Advanced Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care Impact

Kent LMC; Hawkinge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice in Kent is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly primary care team. You will provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of a wide range of acute and long-term conditions, delivering patient-centred care within a supportive multidisciplinary setting.

Working alongside GPs, nurses and the wider practice team, you will contribute to improving access to care, prescribing and medicines management, and continuous service

Qualifications

• Autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with acute and long-term conditions
• Prescribing and medicines management within scope
• Collaborative work within a multidisciplinary primary care team

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with a range of acute and long-term conditions.
• Carrying out clinical assessments and making appropriate treatment decisions.
• Prescribing and managing medicines within their scope of practice.
• Supporting patients with ongoing health needs and care plans.
• Providing health advice, preventative care and health promotion.
• Working closely with GPs, nurses and the wider healthcare team to provide joined-up patient care.
• Making referrals where appropriate and following clinical pathways.
• Keeping accurate patient records and ensuring clinical documentation is completed.
• Taking part in audits, service improvements and practice meetings.
• Supporting the learning and development of colleagues where appropriate.
• Keeping up to date with clinical guidance, training and professional requirements.

Job description

Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice in Kent is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly primary care team. You will provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of a wide range of acute and long-term conditions, delivering patient-centred care within a supportive multidisciplinary setting.

Working alongside GPs, nurses and the wider practice team, you will contribute to improving access to care, prescribing and medicines management, and continuous service