Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking Advanced Nurse Practitioners to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. In this autonomous role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with minor injuries and illnesses, ensuring timely and effective service. You will work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and uphold the highest standards of clinical governance. This role offers a competitive salary, with additional premiums for weekend work, making it an excellent opportunity for dedicated professionals looking to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with advanced practitioner training.
• Experience in managing minor injuries and illnesses independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient-centered care autonomously.
• Conduct consultations and manage patient referrals effectively.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and records.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Competence

Patient Assessment

Chronic Disease Management

Prescribing Medications

Effective Communication

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification

Job description

Due to organisational growth, we currently have vacancies for Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

The primary focus of the role is to work as an autonomous advanced practitioner, providing high-quality and timely patient-centered care.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and discharge of a diverse range of patients with minor injuries and illnesses, without reference to a doctor, within their level of competence and agreed protocols.

This role aligns with that of a traditional in-hours Advanced Nurse Practitioner in General Practice and differs from the Out of Hours ANP Role.

Main duties of the job

• Act as an advanced practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and knowledge beyond conventional nursing roles.
• Manage pre-booked nursing appointments as in a conventional GP Surgery.
• Undertake consultations, both face-to-face and via telephone, with patients of all ages, using clinical judgment to diagnose, treat, refer, and discharge patients.
• Make direct referrals to primary, secondary, and social services within agreed pathways, guidance, and protocols.
• Provide chronic disease management for pre-booked patients when appropriately qualified.
• Ensure patients receive high-quality clinical care promptly.
• Prescribe, supply, and administer medicines as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multiagency teams to meet patient needs.

About us

ELM Alliance Ltd, extended hours GP Service, is a federation of all GP Practices throughout South Tees, covering over 300,000 patients.

Job responsibilities

£73,612 a year full-time equivalent, with a premium rate paid for weekend work.

Professional

Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within the scope of professional practice at all times.

Ensure adherence to organisational and NMC policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Maintain professionalism and act as a positive role model for junior staff and team members.

Maintain confidentiality regarding patient and staff information.

Interface professionally with all departments, providing effective services to partner organisations and service providers.

Provide supervision and mentoring to develop staff skills where required.

Communication

Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing complex information about their care.

Offer advice and information to patients, carers, and families as appropriate.

Collaborate with medical, nursing, allied health professionals, and operational staff for coordinated service delivery.

Ensure accurate record-keeping per policies and NMC guidelines.

Promote effective communication networks within the organization.

Refrain from posting comments about the organisation, staff, or patients on social media.

Clinical Governance and Service Improvement

Work with the Clinical Director to:

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team when required.
• Investigate adverse incidents and complaints.
• Develop and implement clinical audits to identify best practices and areas for improvement.
• Support staff development through supervision and training.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to enhance standards of care.

Educational/Personal Development

Collaborate with management to:

• Create and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Develop and execute learning activities for the nursing team.
• Support team members' professional growth.
• Maintain professional registration requirements.
• Participate in personal development planning and mandatory training.
• Engage in appraisals and performance reviews.