Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving Primary Care Network as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, where you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients. This role offers the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team. You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients, ensuring they receive the best possible care. With a focus on professional development, this position encourages growth in advanced clinical practice. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a team-oriented environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid NMC registration and maintain membership of a professional organisation.
• Experience in primary care and independent prescribing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and evaluate treatment for patients with complex needs.
• Carry out home visits and support patient adherence to treatments.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Prescribing medication

Patient triage

Mental health assessment

Education

Level 7 qualifications

Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice

Tools

Clinical decision-making

Diagnostic test interpretation

Job description

Job Summary

A vacancy has arisen in our thriving Primary Care Network covering three GP practices in March and one in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team. We pride ourselves on teamwork and offer a high standard of support and guidance to all our staff.

Hours are 37.5 hours per week but are negotiable to the right candidate.

The post holder must possess a valid and current NMC registration and maintain current membership of a professional organisation such as the Royal College of Nursing. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Job Aim

To work independently or as part of the Duty Team to triage, assess, plan and treat emergency or same-day presentations, ensuring high quality, accessible, evidence-based, and clinically effective care to the patients of Fenland PCN. To be involved in the development of the Nurse Practitioner role within the PCN.

The post holder will be an experienced nurse with Level 7 qualifications, including advanced assessment, prescribing, and ideally a Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or be willing to work towards this. They will act within their professional boundaries to work autonomously, providing care for patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care.

They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, in face-to-face and telephone appointments.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment/interventions.
2. Examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective.
3. Proactively identify, diagnose, and initiate treatment plans for patients.
4. Prescribe and review medication.
5. Create referrals and/or diagnostic interventions as appropriate.
6. Interpret and evaluate diagnostic test results.
7. Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
8. Ability to carry out home visits to housebound patients and those in care homes.
9. Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
10. Participate in team discussions to improve patient care.

About Us

Fenland PCN is a thriving primary care network in the Cambridgeshire Fens comprising four semi-rural practices with supportive, friendly teams. Our practices are Mercheford House, The Cornerstone Practice, The Riverside Practice in March, and Ramsey Health Centre. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment for our patients. We are looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our outstanding team, putting patients at the heart of everything we do.

Date Posted

02 May 2025

Pay Scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time

Reference Number

M0069-25-0002

Job Location

Mercheford House, 28 Elwyn Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9BY

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

1. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis including those with complex needs, demonstrating safe clinical decision-making skills.
2. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
3. Proactively identify, diagnose, and initiate treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition.
4. Prescribe and review medication appropriate to patient needs, following evidence-based practice and protocols.
5. Initiate diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions, including laboratory requests, ECGs, and Dopplers, with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, acceptability, and efficacy.
6. Interpret and evaluate diagnostic test results in liaison with the patient and their GP, and initiate treatment accordingly.
7. Support patient compliance and adherence to treatments.
8. Carry out home visits for housebound patients and those in care homes.
9. Assess, identify, and refer patients with mental health needs per practice guidelines.
10. Use clear referral mechanisms to meet patient needs.
11. Prioritize workload and adopt effective time-management strategies.
12. Participate in team discussions to improve patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Valid and current NMC registration and membership of a professional organisation such as the Royal College of Nursing.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Full UK driving license.

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy.
• Independent prescriber.
• Experience in primary care.

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more details, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Fenland PCN Ltd, Mercheford House, 28 Elwyn Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9BY

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