Assistant Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Redlands Primary Care; Crediton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare practice in Crediton is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their urgent care team. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive patient care under the supervision of GPs in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with ANP certification and has excellent interpersonal skills. This role offers a supportive culture with regular clinical meetings and development opportunities.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Support and development opportunities

Regular clinical meetings

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Primary Care setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of GPs.
• Conduct assessments and assist with diagnostic procedures.
• Support patients and their families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Professionalism

Education

Registered Nurse

ANP certification

CPR and ACLS certification

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our forward-thinkingtraining and teaching Practice. We pride ourselves in delivering high qualitypatient care, with everyone striving to do their best to create a happy workingenvironment. We will support you as you progress within your role, offering youa work-life balance, support and development opportunities.

We have a growing patient population of 16,500. Our mainsite is a brand-new, purpose-built surgery on the Exeter side of Crediton. Wealso provide care from our dispensing branch in the village ofThorverton. The Crediton site is within walking distance of the local railwaystation.

Main duties of the job

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will play a crucialrole in providing patient care under the supervision of our GPs. You will workclosely with healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patientcare. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, assisting withdiagnostic procedures, and offering support to patients and their families.

About us

We are recognised as being a forward thinking andinnovative practice that provides a high standard of patient care. Ourmulti-disciplinary practice-based team includes 3 Urgent Care Paramedics, aClinical Pharmacist led prescribing team, and a remote GP team who support withadministrative work. We are also an active member of the Mid Devon HealthcarePCN with additional support from PCN ARRS staff including, a strong socialprescribing team and an in-house Mental Health Practitioner.

We are a training practice with a GP Registrartrainer, an F2 trainer and we also host medical students and nurseundergraduates.

We would very much like to add an Advanced NursePractitioner to support our Same-Day Urgent team. You will be working alongsideour 3 Paramedic Practitioners in a hub model of collaborative working,pre-triaging and work-flowing so patients are seen by the right clinician atthe right time. Appointments will be a mix of phone calls and face to face, aswell as care navigating to other services and supporting and empowering thePatient Services Team to do this.

We hold daily 30-minute coffee and clinical catch ups at11am and offer regular protected time for Clinical Meetings.

Supervisionis given to all Non-Medical Prescribers by a designated GP from the practice.

If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in acollaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Job responsibilities

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will play a crucial role inproviding patient care under the supervision of our GPs. You will work closelywith healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, assisting withdiagnostic procedures, and offering support to patients and their families.

Person Specification

Experience

• oPrevious experience in Primary Care setting is preferred.
• oFamiliarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus.
• oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• oAbility to work independently and as part of a team.
• oHigh level of professionalism and compassion in patient care.

Qualifications

• oRegistered Nurse.
• oANP certification.
• oCurrent CPR and ACLS certification (or the ability to obtain).
• oStrong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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.