Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Assess, diagnose and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice

Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, side-effects and interactions

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Priorities, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical practice skills Management of patients with complex needs Clinical examination skills Communication skills, both written and verbal Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Resource management

Qualifications

Essential

• Independent prescribing Relevant nursing and ANP degree

Desirable

• Long term conditions qualifications

Experience

Desirable

• Working as an ANP independently Nurse prescribing Experience in General Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hawthorns Medical Centre

Address

94 Lewisham Road

Smethwick

Birmingham

B66 2DD

Employer's website

https://hawthornsmcsmethwick.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)