Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Ramsgate; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks an ANP/ACP to provide remote consultations and medication prescriptions via telemedicine. The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical knowledge, experience in autonomous practice, and proficiency in telemedicine platforms. Strong communication skills and the capacity for ethical decision-making are essential. This role supports patient confidentiality and adherence to clinical guidelines.

Benefits

Pension salary scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Access to perks at work

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing patient conditions and prescriptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in complex environments.
• Experience in working with vulnerable groups in secure settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary patient examinations and maintain detailed health records.
• Review pathology results and develop care plans.
• Adhere to relevant legislation and ensure therapeutic compliance.
• Make evidence-based decisions in patient care.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Proficiency in telemedicine platforms

Leadership capabilities

Education

Accredited advanced nurse practice programme

Independent prescriber certification

RCGP Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse

Accredited Nursing leadership course

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

SystmOne

Microsoft Office

Job description

The ANP/ ACP is ahighly skilled healthcare professional who provides clinical consultations andmedication prescriptions remotely to patients via telemedicine platforms, videocalls, or secure online systems.

The ANP/ACP mustdemonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, a thorough understanding ofprescribing laws, and the ability to work independently in assessing,diagnosing, and managing patient conditions. This role requires effectivecommunication skills to ensure safe and effective care while maintaining thehighest standards of patient confidentiality.

Main duties of the job

Receiving handover from Paramedics forpatients who require follow up care.

Conducting preliminary patient examinations to ascertain the patientscondition

Maintainaccurate anddetailed electronichealth recordsof patient consultations, assessments,diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.

Ensurethat allrecords complywith dataprotection regulations,such asthe Data ProtectionAct 2018 andGDPR (GeneralData ProtectionRegulation).

Documentall interactions andprescribe medicationsin a clear, timely,and legally compliant manner.

Confidentlyand competently makeethical, evidence-baseddecisions andinterventions when faced with complexity and assess and manage the risk associated with these

decisions.

Reviewpathology results,where appropriateand agree ona clear planof care.

Prescribemedications basedon patient assessmentsin accordance withcurrent clinical guidelinesand regulatory requirements.

Ensureprescriptions aresafe, appropriate,and clinically justifiedfor the patients condition.

Adhereto relevant legislation,including theMedicines Act1968, theControlled DrugsRegulations, and the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Prescribingacutely forclinical conditionsappropriately andwhere relevantin accordance with NICE guidelines and local pathwaysand protocols

About us

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Manston STHF & Western Jet Foil. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

• Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
• Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
• Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
• EmpowermentWe centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.

Job responsibilities

About Us

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Manston STHF & Western Jet Foil. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

• Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
• Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
• Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
• Empowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.

Job Summary

The ANP/ ACP is a highly skilled healthcare professional who provides clinical consultations and medication prescriptions remotely to patients via telemedicine platforms, video calls, or secure online systems.

The ANP/ACP must demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, a thorough understanding of prescribing laws, and the ability to work independently in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patient conditions. This role requires effective communication skills to ensure safe and effective care while maintaining the highest standards of patient confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

Receiving handover from Paramedics for patients who require follow up care.

Conducting preliminary patient examinations to ascertain the patients condition

Maintain accurate and detailed electronic health records of patient consultations, assessments, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.

Ensure that all records comply with data protection regulations, such as the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

Document all interactions and prescribe medications in a clear, timely, and legally compliant manner.

Confidently and competently make ethical, evidence-based decisions and interventions when faced with complexity and assess and manage the risk associated with these

decisions.

Review pathology results, where appropriate and agree on a clear plan of care.

Prescribe medications based on patient assessments in accordance with current clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Ensure prescriptions are safe, appropriate, and clinically justified for the patients condition.

Adhere to relevant legislation, including the Medicines Act 1968, the Controlled Drugs Regulations, and the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Prescribing acutely for clinical conditions appropriately and where relevant in accordance with NICE guidelines and local pathways and protocols

Confidently and competently make ethical, evidence-based decisions and interventions when faced with complexity and assess and manage the risk associated with these

Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in using telemedicine platforms, Electronic Health Records (EHR), SystmOne and other relevant healthcare technologies

To undertake the duties of non-medical prescribing with safer prescribing policies and national policies.

To maintain appropriate skills and competency in accordance with guidance set out by professional regulatory bodies

To promote and maintain harm reduction strategies in the treatment and prevention of associated blood borne viruses

To provide advice, guidance, and leadership in respect of health and concurrent substance misuse needs

Demonstrate critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making in the management of patients.

Administer treatment within local guidelines / protocols.

To maintain competencies associated with the role ensuring working within own limitations / scope of practice.

Referral / sign posting to appropriate health professionals / services.

Leadership Responsibilities

Understand own role and scope and identify how role may develop over time

Monitor and evaluate clinical practice through audit and formal evaluation process leading on development and changes to improve clinical care and staff satisfaction

Take responsibility for own learning and performance, including participating in clinical supervision

Team Working

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded

Work to improve service provision over the long term and commitment to quality

Confidentiality

Maintain high levels of confidentiality at all times, ensuring that information is not communicated except in the course of recognised duty and in accordance with DrPA Secures policy

Health and safety

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

Implement safeguarding and risk

Significantly contribute to the clinical risk management agenda

Equality and Diversity

Support the equality, diversity and rights of patients and colleagues.

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures and policies, and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and colleagues.

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming and non-judgmental, respecting the patient's circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Personal and Professional Development

Taking responsibility for their own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Support the expansion and development of ANP role within the organisation

Ensure own competency base and delivery of evidence-based practice and care

Participation in an annual review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Quality

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Work effectively with individuals in other providers to meet patient needs.

Effectively manage your own time, workload and resources.

Maintain NMC registration and ANP competencies

Communication

Communicate effectively with other team members and providers, recognising the importance of communication within a team.

Communicate effectively with established staff

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Be confident in conflict resolution and negotiating

The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and development within the service or for business continuity purposes. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder

Accredited advanced nurse practice programme OR substantial autonomous practice experience supported by the appropriate post registration qualification at degree or MSc level. (which maps across to ANP competencies)

Independent prescriber

Evidence of continued professional development at masters level, including delivery of evidence-based care

Substantial autonomous practice working and multiprofessional team working

Demonstrable experience of working to the ANP competencies (RCN/National)

Demonstrable experience coupled with a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in adults

Significant experience of working in a complex environment which allows for the full use of ANP skills e.g. nurse led clinics or emergency care centres, out of hours facilities, walk in centres or general practice.

Experience of independent prescriber including identifying and leading change to clinical/ prescribing practice to improve service delivery

Effective communication skills within practice both written and verbal.

Keyboard skills - computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Able to take a concise history and demonstrate differential diagnosis skills at an advanced level, employing critical thinking.

Able to maintain contemporaneous clinical records following clinical activities

Ability to use own initiative and work as team member by developing and maintaining positive working relationships

Positive attitude to change

Non-judgmental attitude always treating others with courtesy and respect

Flexible in approach to tasks undertaken displaying resilience to sometimes challenging situations

Flexibility with regard to patterns and places of work

RCGP Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse (Parts 1 or 2).

Accredited Nursing leadership course

Experience of working within a secure environment.

Experience of working with vulnerable groups.

General Information

The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Pension salary scheme available

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support

Access to perks at work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance

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.

This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.

Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.

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Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Accredited advanced nurse practice programme OR substantial autonomous practice experience supported by the appropriate post registration qualification at degree or MSc level. (which maps across to ANP competencies)
• Independent prescriber
• RCGP Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse (Parts 1 or 2).
• Accredited Nursing leadership course

Experience

• Evidence of continued professional development at masters level, including delivery of evidence-based care
• Substantial autonomous practice working and multiprofessional team working
• Demonstrable experience of working to the ANP competencies (RCN/National)
• Demonstrable experience coupled with a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in adults
• Significant experience of working in a complex environment which allows for the full use of ANP skills e.g. nurse led clinics or emergency care centres, out of hours facilities, walk in centres or general practice.
• Experience of independent prescriber including identifying and leading change to clinical/ prescribing practice to improve service delivery
• Effective communication skills within practice both written and verbal.
• Keyboard skills - computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to take a concise history and demonstrate differential diagnosis skills at an advanced level, employing critical thinking.
• Able to maintain contemporaneous clinical records following clinical activities
• Ability to use own initiative and work as team member by developing and maintaining positive working relationships
• Positive attitude to change
• Non-judgmental attitude always treating others with courtesy and respect
• Flexible in approach to tasks undertaken displaying resilience to sometimes challenging situations
• Flexibility with regard to patterns and places of work
• Accredited Nursing leadership course
• Experience of working within a secure environment.
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups.

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.