Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core Responsibilities and Duties of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP):

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients, including physical examinations and health histories.
• Manage patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, providing expert clinical care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care and treatment plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practice.
• Prescribe medications and initiate other appropriate clinical interventions within scope of practice.
• Work in partnership with individuals, families, and carers using a variety of assessment and communication methods.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills to support shared decision-making and positive health outcomes.
• Perform diagnostic procedures, interpret results, and use clinical reasoning to guide treatment.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records in line with legislation, using SNOMED CT coding effectively.
• Provide chronic disease clinics and refer patients to secondary or specialist care as needed.
• Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions to prevent deterioration.
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion and patient education where appropriate.
• Support the practice in safeguarding matters and respond to clinical emergencies.
• Act as a professional role model, demonstrating accountability, emotional intelligence, and critical reflection.
• Actively engage in peer review, feedback processes, and service improvement initiatives.
• Critically assess and address personal learning needs, engaging in continuous professional development across clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research.
• Contribute to and help implement quality improvement projects, governance systems, and practice performance targets (e.g., QOF).
• Chaperone patients when necessary and follow local and national policies regarding substance misuse and addiction.
• Stay current with clinical developments through ongoing education and professional engagement.
• Understand and work within relevant legislation, policy frameworks, and the limits of professional competence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Requirements:
• - A recognised qualification as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or equivalent relevant clinical experience.
• - Independent Prescriber qualification, with the ability to prescribe safely and appropriately within scope of practice.
• - Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage complex presentations.
• - Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with patients and colleagues.
• - Sound knowledge of healthcare legislation, policies, and best practices.
• - Commitment to maintaining professional registration and undertaking ongoing continuing education.

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

Walnut Tree Surgery

Address

14 Carlton Road

Southampton

SO15 2HQ

Employer's website

https://www.walnuttreesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)