Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Ramsbottom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care in a general practice setting. The role involves independent patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, engage in clinical governance, and maintain high standards of clinical documentation. This position supports ongoing professional development and is crucial for ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in independently assessing and managing patients.
• Ability to work within professional boundaries and NMC Code.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with various conditions.
• Manage acute, urgent, and chronic conditions in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and the wider MDT.

Skills

Independent patient assessment

Diagnosis and treatment

Chronic disease management

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will work autonomously within their agreed scope of practice to provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical care in a general practice setting. The post holder will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with acute, urgent, and chronic conditions, ensuring safe clinical decision-making, appropriate escalation, and robust documentation.

Responsibilities

• Independent patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
• Management of acute, urgent, and on-the-day presentations
• Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment
• Chronic disease management
• Prescribing in line with qualification and local guidelines
• Appropriate referral, escalation, and safety-netting
• Accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and the wider MDT
• On occasion, carry out other tasks as workload and staffing levels permit
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation and ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively
• Engage in robust governance systems and contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
• Professional Practice and Governance: Work within professional boundaries, the NMC Code, and practice policies; maintain a clear understanding of own scope of practice and seek supervision when appropriate
• Participate in clinical supervision, peer review, and appraisal
• Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement, and service development
• Contribute to safe systems of work, including incident reporting and learning
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements
• Team Working and Communication: Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, and the wider practice team; communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues
• Support a positive team culture and contribute to staff wellbeing
• Participate in practice meetings and training as required
• Education and Development: Maintain ongoing CPD in line with NMC and professional requirements; keep up to date with clinical guidelines and best practice
• Support the development of other staff where appropriate (e.g. mentoring, teaching)
• Responsibilities for Risk Management: Identify and manage clinical risk appropriately; escalate complex or high-risk cases promptly; ensure patient safety is central to all decision-making
• Comply with safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children

Additional Information

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