Job summary
The
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will act autonomously within their
professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face,
telephone consultations and home visits.
The
postholder will operate within their own sphere of competence and agreed
acceptable limits of practice to provide expert professional clinical advice to
patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring clinical safety and excellence.
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the
needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations
in the appropriate manner.
The postholder will use skills, knowledge and competencies as a
qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner in order to be responsible and
accountable for managing patient caseloads for treatments, referral, admission
and discharging patients as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.
Carries out clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.
Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.
About us
We are a large, friendly practice based in the Rochdale area. We have 5 Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, Pharmacist, ANP, 4 PNs, HCA, secretaries, administrators, care coordinators and a reception team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.
Carries out clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers relatives are involved.
Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.
Carries out clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers relatives are involved.
Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- RGN / RN With current NMC registration
- MSc or BSc, Nurse Practitioner degree
- Independent prescriber
- Completed Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) Post Graduate Diploma level
Desirable
- Qualifications
- EssentialDesirable
- RGN / RN With current NMC registration
- MSc or BSc, Nurse Practitioner degree
- Independent prescriber
- Completed Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) Post Graduate Diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Personal Attributes
- Autonomous practitioner who can work independently and in partnership with other healthcare professionals
- High level of clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
- Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required
- Able to work across several sites and travel
- Understanding of National Nursing strategy and implications for Nursing
Desirable
- Autonomous practitioner who can work independently and in partnership with other healthcare professionals
- High level of clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
- Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required
- Able to work across several sites and travel
- Understanding of National Nursing strategy and implications for Nursing
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- RGN / RN With current NMC registration
- MSc or BSc, Nurse Practitioner degree
- Independent prescriber
- Completed Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) Post Graduate Diploma level
Desirable
- Qualifications
- EssentialDesirable
- RGN / RN With current NMC registration
- MSc or BSc, Nurse Practitioner degree
- Independent prescriber
- Completed Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) Post Graduate Diploma level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- RGN / RN With current NMC registration
- MSc or BSc, Nurse Practitioner degree
- Independent prescriber
- Completed Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) Post Graduate Diploma level
Desirable
- Qualifications
- EssentialDesirable
- RGN / RN With current NMC registration
- MSc or BSc, Nurse Practitioner degree
- Independent prescriber
- Completed Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) Post Graduate Diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Personal Attributes
- Autonomous practitioner who can work independently and in partnership with other healthcare professionals
- High level of clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
- Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required
- Able to work across several sites and travel
- Understanding of National Nursing strategy and implications for Nursing
Desirable
- Autonomous practitioner who can work independently and in partnership with other healthcare professionals
- High level of clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
- Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required
- Able to work across several sites and travel
- Understanding of National Nursing strategy and implications for Nursing
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- RGN / RN With current NMC registration
- MSc or BSc, Nurse Practitioner degree
- Independent prescriber
- Completed Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) Post Graduate Diploma level
Desirable
- Qualifications
- EssentialDesirable
- RGN / RN With current NMC registration
- MSc or BSc, Nurse Practitioner degree
- Independent prescriber
- Completed Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) Post Graduate Diploma level
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).
Additional information
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).