ANP/ACP

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

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive primary care team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ANP who is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centred care and enjoys working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with a range of acute and long-term conditions. You will use your advanced clinical skills to support patients, improve access to care and work alongside our GPs, nurses and wider practice team.

We are looking for someone who is confident, compassionate and committed to delivering safe and effective care. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to our patients while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork, development and continuous improvement.

If you are an ANP looking for a rewarding role where your skills and experience are valued, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Brief description of main duties

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will work as part of the practice team to provide safe, effective and high-quality care to patients.

Main duties will include:

• 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.

The post holder will play an important role in improving patient access, supporting the clinical team and delivering excellent care to our patients.

Overview of your organisation

Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice is a friendly and forward-thinking GP practice serving the local community across our sites in Hawkinge and Elham.

We are a supportive, collaborative and patient-focused team committed to providing high-quality care to our patients. As a training practice, we are passionate about developing the future NHS workforce and supporting learning, teaching and professional development across our team.

We work closely together as a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals and our wider practice staff, to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.

We are committed to continuous improvement, embracing new ways of working and creating a positive environment where staff feel valued, supported and able to develop their skills.

We are proud to serve our local community and are looking for people who share our commitment to providing excellent patient care.

74 Canterbury Road Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 7BP