Primary Care Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Job responsibilities

Assess patients presenting with acute illness or for review of chronic disease conditions.

Skills and ability to consult and triage: Face To Face, by Telephone, at Home Visit and by Video Consultation.

To utilize practice IT (SystmOne TPP) for consultation and all other aspects of clinical care, including recording clear competent consultation notes and care plans.

Diagnose, plan, implement 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 diagnosis, plan, implement 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.

Fully participate in the clinical administration within the practice, signing prescriptions, reviewing medication, EPS.

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

Work with patients and their carers in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Experience

Essential

• Some working experience in Advanced Nurse practitioner Role
• Experience and ability to work independently

Desirable

• Working knowledge of General Practice
• Broad nursing experience and qualification
• Respiratory Special Interest and associated Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Qualification (degree level or equivalent)
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner Qualification (Msc or equivalent)
• Ability to consult with patients via:
• Face to Face Assessments
• Telephone Triage and Consultation
• Video Triage and Consultation
• Home Visit Consultation and Assessments
• Registration with NMC

Desirable

• Independent prescriber Qualification or steps towards this
• Further Post Graduate Qualifications or Diplomas

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work independently within a Primary Care team.
• A knowledge and understanding of General Practice that empowers the Advanced Nurse Practitioner to understand how to take on and reduce workload from other clinicians.
• To organize and prioritize own work
• Good communication and networking skills
• Ability to problem solve variable situations and variables

Desirable

• Good IT skills
• Understanding of the wider primary care health and social aspects
• Knowledge of local services and referral pathways

Job Specific Personal Attributes may include

Essential

• Enthusiastic and dynamic approach
• Good communication that inspires trust and confidence
• Good listening skills and empathic approach
• High levels of motivation and professionality
• Good time keeping skills
• Reliability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Emotional resilience
• Innovative Spirit
• A sense of humour

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).