Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assume a clinical workload dependant on the general practice population in collaboration with GP colleagues.

Provides a holistic approach to the healthcare, drawing from both nursing and medical models or health and illness where appropriate in order to screen for the early signs of disease and diagnose acute problems.

Demonstrate knowledge of the pathophysiology of acute and chronic conditions commonly seen in practice.

Accept referral from other disciplines unsupervised.

Undertake the independent and autonomous assessment of undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems with attention to physical, emotional, social, cultural and mental health issues.

Uses sound judgement in assessing conflicting priorities and needs.

Formulate a diagnosis utilising medical diagnostic problem-solving skills including history taking, physical examination, invasive and non-invasive procedures/investigations.

Initiates appropriate diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions including radiology, scanning, and laboratory request, with attention to safety, cost invasiveness, acceptability and efficacy.

Develops with the patient and family an ongoing, evidence based plan for health, with an emphasis on preventative measures.

Interprets and evaluates diagnostic test results in liaison with the patient and their GP and initiates treatment accordingly.

Evaluates the patients condition, responds to therapeutic interventions, and modifies the plan of care accordingly for optimal outcomes.

Prescribe as an independent nurse prescriber accordingly within the legal framework of nurse prescribing and the CCGs nurse prescribing policies.

Initiates independent and collaborative patient referral to statutory and non-statutory organisations including GPs; secondary care consultants, other members of the CCG, allied health care professional and voluntary agencies.

Makes use of computer technology using automated information systems in order to support decision making, improve the quality and co-ordination of care and services and to enable faster and more certain communication within the CCG.

Evaluate aspects of work using audit cycle to report services and standards of care to influence decision making and planning.

Engages in clinical supervision and self-evaluation and uses this to improve care and practice.

Manages change in responses to altered dynamics within work and environment as influenced by political, social and economic factors.

Maintain accurate records within the Clinical Governance Framework and the NMC Guidelines.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in primary care environment

Desirable

• Experience of chronic disease management

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Nurse Prescriber
• Post graduate diploma or degree

Desirable

• Qualified Triage Nurse
• Minor Illness Qualification

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

Croft Hall Medical Practice

Address

19 Croft Road

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 5UA

Employer's website

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