Autonomous Advanced Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care Leader

Hawkinge And Elham And Valley Practice; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training practice

Job summary

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner role at Hawkinge and Elham Valley Practice offers autonomous patient care within a supportive primary care team. Based at Hawkinge Health Centre, you will assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions, working alongside GPs, nurses and other professionals to improve access and patient experience.

We welcome an Experienced ANP with independent prescribing eligibility, who is committed to high-quality, person-centred care and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration clinical experience.
• Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
• Experience assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with a range of acute and long-term conditions.
• Experience of prescribing and managing medicines within scope of practice.
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of managing clinical risk and making appropriate clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat patients within scope of practice.
• Manage a range of acute presentations and long-term conditions.
• Undertake clinical assessments, examinations and reviews.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications safely in line with current legislation and professional guidance.
• Provide advice on health promotion, prevention and self-management.
• Recognise and manage patients who are deteriorating or require urgent intervention.
• Make appropriate referrals and follow agreed clinical pathways.
• Provide appropriate follow-up and continuity of care where required.
• Support the management of patients with complex health needs.
• Provide compassionate, person-centred care that respects patients needs and preferences.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.
• Support patients to make informed decisions about their health.
• Ensure patients receive appropriate information, advice and support.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in line with professional and organisational requirements.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals and the wider practice team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions.
• Provide support and advice to colleagues where appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of practice services.
• Support a positive team culture focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
• Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement activities.
• Follow practice policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Support the delivery of safe and effective services in line with CQC requirements.
• Identify areas for improvement and contribute to service development.
• Maintain professional registration and undertake relevant training and development.
• Sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues where appropriate.
• Supporting learners and trainees within the clinical environment.
• Participating in teaching and supervision activities where appropriate.
• Keeping up to date with developments in primary care and advanced clinical practice.
• Work within their professional scope of practice and maintain appropriate competence.
• Maintain registration with the relevant professional body.
• Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.
• Follow professional codes of conduct and standards.
• Take responsibility for their own clinical decisions and actions.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of care and employment.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical decision making

Excellent communication

Education

NMC registration

Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification

Independent prescribing qualification

Job description

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner role at Hawkinge and Elham Valley Practice offers autonomous patient care within a supportive primary care team. Based at Hawkinge Health Centre, you will assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions, working alongside GPs, nurses and other professionals to improve access and patient experience.

We welcome an Experienced ANP with independent prescribing eligibility, who is committed to high-quality, person-centred care and ongoing professional