Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Warley Medical Centre in the region is recruiting an Advanced Nurse Practitioner on a 12-month fixed-term basis to assess, diagnose and treat patients with acute and chronic conditions, including prescribing and home visits, using independent clinical judgement under agreed protocols.

The role includes mentoring junior colleagues and working alongside GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team; the post supports teaching for GP registrars and medical students.

Qualifications

• ANP Level 7 qualification required.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification required.
• Postgraduate clinical qualifications or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice.
• Carry out comprehensive health assessments for patients with complex needs.
• Prescribe medications and interventions in line with clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
• Undertake home visits to assess and support patients in their own environment.
• Develop, implement and evaluate patient management plans with patients and multidisciplinary team.
• Provide follow-up care and monitor progress.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to junior colleagues and the clinical team.
• Work closely with GPs and other professionals to deliver integrated care.

Education

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Level 7 qualification or equivalent

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Relevant clinical postgraduate qualifications or experience

Job description

Warley Medical Centre, a GP practice with over 11,800 patients, is recruiting an Advanced Nurse Practitioner on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The post centres on assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with acute and chronic conditions, including prescribing and home visits, using independent clinical judgement under agreed protocols. It involves mentoring junior colleagues and working alongside GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, and the practice is a training site for GP registrars and medical students. A non-medical prescribing qualification and a Level 7 ANP qualification are required.

What the job involves

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice
• Carry out comprehensive health assessments for patients with complex needs and multiple long-term conditions
• Prescribe medications and interventions in line with clinical guidelines and scope of practice
• Undertake home visits to assess and support patients in their own environment
• Develop, implement and evaluate patient management plans with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team
• Deliver safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care
• Provide follow-up care, monitor progress and adapt treatment plans
• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to junior colleagues and the clinical team
• Work closely with GPs, nurses and other professionals to deliver integrated care
• Promote best practice, keep up to date with guidelines and contribute to team learning
• Take part in audits, reviews and quality improvement initiatives
• Comply with policies and regulations, keep accurate records, flag quality and risk issues, and take part in infection prevention and control

What’s required

Qualifications

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification at Level 7 or equivalent
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Relevant clinical postgraduate qualifications or experience

Registration & licences

• Registered Nurse (Adult)

Experience

• Extensive clinical experience in primary care, urgent care or an equivalent setting
• Demonstrable experience in minor illness and chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team

Nice to have

• Experience working in a GP practice
• Leadership or mentoring experience