Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Bolton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Edgworth Medical Centre, serving 4,000 patients. The role involves providing expert care, including clinical assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for patients of all ages, while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in women's health, including menopause.
• Primary care experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatments for patients.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, integrating treatments.
• Prescribe and review medications within scope of practice.

Skills

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment

Diagnosis

Patient management

Education

Registered General or Children's Nurse

Advanced healthcare professional training

Non-medical independent prescribing course

Cytology smear-taking certification

Faculty of Family Planning diploma for Implanon and IUD/IUS procedures

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to work with us at Edgworth Medical Centre.

We have 4,000 registered patients under our care.

Job Summary:

• The post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and be a compassionate, committed, and experienced nurse acting within their NMC professional boundaries.
• The post holder will ensure safe, competent clinical decision-making and provide expert care, including initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation for patients of all ages presenting with acute and chronic illnesses within general practice.
• They will collaborate with the general practice team to meet patient needs, support policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.

Main duties of the job

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatments and care for patients with undifferentiated diagnoses.
• Examine and assess patient needs from physiological and psychological perspectives, and plan care accordingly.
• Initiate and interpret diagnostic tests or investigations.
• Manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating drug- and non-drug-based treatments into management plans.
• Prioritize health problems and intervene appropriately, including emergency care.
• Support health promotion and self-care strategies.
• Refer patients to secondary care or other services as appropriate.
• Prescribe and review medications, ensuring therapeutic effectiveness and adherence, within scope of practice.
• Provide medication information, including side-effects and interactions.

About us

Edgworth Medical Centre is a small practice based in Edgworth Bolton, with a branch at Egerton & Dunscar Health Centre, serving 4,000 patients.

Our team includes 5 part-time salaried GPs, an ANP, practice nurse, HCA, and collaborative work with Turton Primary Care Network for extended services.

We have a friendly administrative team committed to excellent patient-centered care.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking and provide compassionate, expert care within their professional boundaries, including initial history taking, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and care evaluation. They will work collaboratively with the practice team, support policy implementation, and provide nurse leadership as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered General or Children's Nurse with the NMC, with at least 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Completed advanced healthcare professional training for at least 2 years.
• Non-medical independent prescribing course.
• Cytology smear-taking certification.
• Reproductive healthcare (family planning) and sexual health courses.
• Faculty of Family Planning diploma for Implanon and IUD/IUS procedures.
• Knowledge of menopause management.

Experience

• Experience in women's health, including menopause.
• Primary care experience.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with various health and social care organizations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to disclose any previous convictions.