Job summary
Lionwood Medical Practice is looking for an
experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) who has worked in a GP surgery in
the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing and
treating patients presenting with minor illnesses, as well as advising them on
their continuing medical and nursing needs. This role involves triaging patient
needs and making necessary referrals for further investigation or treatment.
The candidate will work according to practice
protocols and guidelines, delivering care independently and in collaboration
with GPs and the wider practice team.
The candidate will also support the practice
by being one of the triaging clinicians alongside other ANPs and GPs.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Patient Consultations: Provide access to primary care for patients presenting with various conditions, both in surgery, utilising video consultations and making calls over the phone. These types of appointments will be a combination of pre-bookable and on the day appointments.
- Caseload Management: Assess, diagnose, and manage patients autonomously, prescribing evidence-based care, including medications, and referring patients to consultants or other professionals as needed.
- Care Planning: Develop ongoing health plans with patients and their families, emphasizing prevention and self-care, and following up on patient progress.
- Health Promotion: Support patients in adopting healthy lifestyles and self-care strategies. Including taking part in promotion campaigns within the practice.
- Mental Health Support: Assess, identify, and refer patients with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework (NSF) for Mental Health. Working with the practice mental health team and external partners and organisations.
- Collaboration: Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic and comprehensive patient care.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records on the practices computer system (SystmOne).
Pathological Specimens and Investigations
- Process and communicate results of recent tests to patients and ensure that a care plan is in place.
About us
Lionwood Medical Practice serves a patient
population of nearly 15,000, we are located within the East of Norwich. Our
team is made up of a number of GPs and Allied healthcare professionals who play
an integral part of our patients care and journey. We are part of the East Primary Care Network,
where we work at scale to meet our patients and practice needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Patient Consultations: Provide access to primary care for patients presenting with various conditions, both in surgery, utilising video consultations and making calls over the phone. These types of appointments will be a combination of pre-bookable and on the day appointments.
- Caseload Management: Assess, diagnose, and manage patients autonomously, prescribing evidence-based care, including medications, and referring patients to consultants or other professionals as needed.
- Care Planning: Develop ongoing health plans with patients and their families, emphasizing prevention and self-care, and following up on patient progress.
- Health Promotion: Support patients in adopting healthy lifestyles and self-care strategies. Including taking part in promotion campaigns within the practice.
- Mental Health Support: Assess, identify, and refer patients with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework (NSF) for Mental Health. Working with the practice mental health team and external partners and organisations.
- Collaboration: Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic and comprehensive patient care.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records on the practices computer system (SystmOne).
Pathological Specimens and Investigations
- Process and communicate results of recent tests to patients and ensure that a care plan is in place.
Chronic Disease Management and QOF Targets
- Participate in chronic disease management and help the practice achieve its Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets.
Clinical Audits and Protocol Development
- Participate in practice clinical audits and contribute to the development of protocols and clinical guidelines for the practice.
- Ensure Practice safeguarding protocols are adhered to at all times, escalating incidences where appropriate.
- Feeding back and contributing to the clinical meetings to ensure the development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Patient Consultations: Provide access to primary care for patients presenting with various conditions, both in surgery, utilising video consultations and making calls over the phone. These types of appointments will be a combination of pre-bookable and on the day appointments.
- Caseload Management: Assess, diagnose, and manage patients autonomously, prescribing evidence-based care, including medications, and referring patients to consultants or other professionals as needed.
- Care Planning: Develop ongoing health plans with patients and their families, emphasizing prevention and self-care, and following up on patient progress.
- Health Promotion: Support patients in adopting healthy lifestyles and self-care strategies. Including taking part in promotion campaigns within the practice.
- Mental Health Support: Assess, identify, and refer patients with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework (NSF) for Mental Health. Working with the practice mental health team and external partners and organisations.
- Collaboration: Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic and comprehensive patient care.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records on the practices computer system (SystmOne).
Pathological Specimens and Investigations
- Process and communicate results of recent tests to patients and ensure that a care plan is in place.
Chronic Disease Management and QOF Targets
- Participate in chronic disease management and help the practice achieve its Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets.
Clinical Audits and Protocol Development
- Participate in practice clinical audits and contribute to the development of protocols and clinical guidelines for the practice.
- Ensure Practice safeguarding protocols are adhered to at all times, escalating incidences where appropriate.
- Feeding back and contributing to the clinical meetings to ensure the development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a GP surgery in the UK.
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the ANP role.
- Experience in managing long-term conditions and minor illnesses.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with clinical management, patient referrals, and safety evaluation.
Desirable
- Several years of post-registration experience, particularly in general practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential:
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
- Recognised ANP qualification at degree level or equivalent.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification (V300).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a GP surgery in the UK.
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the ANP role.
- Experience in managing long-term conditions and minor illnesses.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with clinical management, patient referrals, and safety evaluation.
Desirable
- Several years of post-registration experience, particularly in general practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential:
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
- Recognised ANP qualification at degree level or equivalent.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification (V300).
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).