Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The Consulting Rooms GP Surgery; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Watford is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality care and manage diverse clinical presentations. The ideal candidate will work autonomously and collaboratively while offering flexibility in working hours. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, prescribing medications, and managing patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Conduct face-to-face consultations and home visits.
• Prescribe medications and refer patients when necessary.

Skills

Polite and confident

Problem solver

Good knowledge of EMIS

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse with active NMC registration

Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice

Postgraduate diploma or degree in Advanced Practice

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly GP Practice. You will provide high-quality care, manage a broad range of clinical presentations, and work both independently and as part of our supportive team.

Salary: Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Days and hours of work are flexible.

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will deliver patient care independently, within their professional scope of practice, through both in-person consultations and home visits.

The post holder will apply their expertise as a qualified Advanced Health Care Professional to independently manage patient caseloads, including treatment planning, referrals, admissions, and discharges, ensuring safe and effective care throughout.

About us

The Consulting Rooms is a well-established GP surgery based in South Oxhey, serving a diverse community of over 7,000 patients. We take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and are consistently recognised for our excellent service and commitment to clinical excellence.

We are now looking for a skilled and enthusiastic team member who can help us build on this reputation and continue providing outstanding care to our patients.

Job responsibilities

Independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic conditions

Conduct face-to-face consultations and home visits within scope of practice

Prescribe medications and refer patients to appropriate services when necessary

Manage patient caseloads, including treatment planning, referrals, admissions, and discharges

Perform clinical examinations and interpret diagnostic tests

Support long-term condition management and preventative care initiatives

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with practice policies

Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and service development

Contribute to safeguarding and risk management processes

Collaborate with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations as well as ability to work under pressure in stressful situations

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
• Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice - required for qualifications obtained after December 2020, in line with RCN Credentialing standards
• Postgraduate diploma or degree in Advanced Practice - accepted for qualifications obtained up to December 2020
• Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber, listed on the NMC register
• Fully compliant with NMC revalidation requirements as outlined in the NMC Revalidation booklet
• Demonstrates competence and meets the standards expected of a registered ANP working at an advanced level
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for home visits
• Good Knowledge of EMIS

Experience

• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

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.