Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our established team. Our aim is to provide personalised, quality healthcare. As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will be supported by, and work with, a diverse multi-skilled professional team of clinical and non-clinical friendly staff, providing high quality, person-centered, holistic nursing care to patients registered with practice, with a forward-thinking, dynamic approach to patient healthcare. We work closely with our Advanced Nurse Practitioners to support each individuals specialised progression interests that would benefit the ongoing development of the Practice & patients. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and patient committed team, with weekly clinical meetings, a flexible approach to work patterns, manageable realistic workloads and clinical progression opportunities What we can offer to you Excellent work / Life balance Supportive environment ANPs are supported by GPs, PNs , Pharmacists, HCA. EMIS Web practice Full indemnity cover paid by the practice NHS pension. Free Parking available Role Requirements Current NMC Registration Experience of working in a Primary Care environment Commitment to patient care To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct to participate in and provide clinical supervision as required To participate in research within the practice, as appropriate

Main duties of the job

Manage patients presenting with a range of acute medical conditions.

Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients

Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health

Request pathology services as necessary

Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation.

Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

Extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance

Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required

Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance

Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

About us

We are a medium sized practice within Oldham. We have two female GP Partners and have team of other clinical staff and admin staff. We have weekly clinical meeting . Management and GP partners have open door policy. CQC rating good.

We are a friendly welcoming parctice.