Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Hailsham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hailsham seeks an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to manage patient care in a hybrid setting. The role involves working both in the practice and at home visits, with responsibilities including assessments and treatment of various conditions. Candidates should have advanced clinical education and experience in primary care. This position offers professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Option for compressed hours

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration required.
• Experience working in primary care and GP practice is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with minor illnesses and long-term conditions.
• Conduct assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
• Participate in shared learning and care planning.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office, EMIS)

Education

MSc or PG Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice

Registered Nurse with active NMC registration

Level 3 Safeguarding (children)

Tools

EMIS

Docman

Accurx

Job description

The role would suit an individual who has experience in an urgent care or primary care setting.

Independent prescriber(preferred) or willingness to work towards it.

Excellent clinical,communication, and decision-making skills.

Ability to workindependently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Confident and efficientusing Microsoft Office and IT based patient clinical systems (EMIS ispreferable).

Current enhanced DBS check Clearance.

Must have access to ownvehicle and relevant up to date business insurance.

Work across our 3 sites asrequired.

We are looking for a motivated and caring Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly GP practice team. This is anexciting opportunity to use your clinical skills in a hybrid generalpractice and patient home based environment. You'll be part of a close-knit,multidisciplinary team, helping us to provide safe, high quality care bothin the surgery and out in the community. As a valued member of the team,you'll also carry out home visits and care home rounds, supportingpatients in their own environment and making a real difference to theircomfort, independence, and quality of life.We believe in workingcollaboratively, sharing ideas, and supporting each other so that we candeliver the best possible care to our patients. In return, we'll provideyou with professional development opportunities, regular clinical support,and a workplace where your contribution is genuinely appreciated andrewarded.

Main duties of the job

Working autonomously butwith full clinical support, you will manage patients presenting with awide range of minor illness and injury, as well as long-term conditionswhere appropriate.

You will assess, diagnose,treat, refer or signpost patients who attend the surgery.

Provide clinical assessment,diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patients.

Work collaboratively withGPs, nurses, pharmacy Technician and admin team.

Support the management oflong-term conditions and care planning.

Support and participate inshared learning across the practice.

About us

Quintin Medical Centre is an inclusive, friendly practice. We have a steady increase in patient numbers due to the level of service we provide to our patients, currently just over 13,200. We are a single Partner, 8 salaried GP Practice, with a fantastic team of advanced Practitioners, along with an exceptional nurse team and a Pharmacy Technician. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, forward-thinking, and inclusive place to work. We offer a supportive and welcoming team environment, where every member is valued and encouraged to thrive. You have the option to be enrolled into the NHS Pension Scheme, benefit from flexible working arrangements, and have the option of compressed working hours so you can enjoy a day off during the week as well as your weekends. As a progressive practice, we're passionate about career development, offering training and opportunities to help you grow and expand your skills. We also believe that work should be enjoyable, so we make time for seasonal social events where we can relax and connect as a team. Here, your well being matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a real difference to the lives of our patients.

Job responsibilities

Working autonomously but with full clinical support, you will manage patients presenting with a wide range of minor illness and injury, as well as long-term conditions where appropriate.

You will assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients who attend the surgery.

Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patients.

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacy Technician and admin team.

Support the management of long-term conditions and care planning.

Support and participate in shared learning across the practice.

Assess patients presenting with acute illness or for review of chronic disease conditions.

Undertake home visits as required.

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan care accordingly.

Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting to other community or voluntary services.

Communicate at all levels across organisations ensuring that an effective, patient-centred service is delivered.

Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team, attending and contributing to meetings as required.

Maintain accurate health records appropriate to the consultation, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.

Independent prescribing. We will consider applications from Advanced Nurse Practitioners who have not yet achieved this, they would be supported to do so in time.

Person Specification

Experience

• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
• Experience of working in a GP Practice.
• Experience of working in primary care.
• Experience of EMIS, Docman, Accurx

Qualifications

• MSc or PG Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) essential.
• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration essential. Level 3 Safeguarding (children). Driving Licence held with business insurance
• Independent prescribing.
• Completion of the FCP course (support for portfolio progression towards FCP/ACP can be provided in line with the HEE Roadmap to Practice).

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.