Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and

complex conditions.

same-day appointments for acute health concerns.

appointments that are bookable in advance for longer lasting conditions

(e.g. MSK problems) within scope of practice

medication as an Independent Prescriber and review ongoing treatments.

diagnostic investigations.

minor illness and subacute injury presentations

and implement management plans in partnership with patients.

home visits where required.

health promotion, screening, and preventative healthcare advice.

the management of long-term conditions.

accurate and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system.

to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service

development.

junior clinical staff and students where appropriate

The ANP will be an experienced nurse who holds an appropriate, specific, advanced professional qualification.

The ANP will work with the practice team to provide high quality care which meets the needs of the practices patient population.

Working within defined professional boundaries, they will be able to make safe clinical decisions relating to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review. The ANP will demonstrate critical thinking ability.

CLINICAL PRACTICE

COMMUNICATION

Advise patients appropriately and refer on if they require the services of a GP or other clinical team member.

Communicate effectively, promptly and appropriately with patients and team members.

Modify method of communication with patients to suit the situation, recognise problems/barriers take action and seek help at an early stage when they arise.

Communicate risk to patients and ensure proper consent gained where appropriate.

Establish and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders/organisations/individuals.

Contribute to relevant practice meetings.

QUALITY AND LEARNING

Undertake regular mandatory training

RECORDS AND INFORMATION

CONFIDENTIALITY

In the course of their duties, the ANP will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers and relatives and colleagues within and outside the practice. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business. All such information from any source whatsoever will be treated as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, their carers and relatives and colleagues within and outside the practice and in relation to the practice as a business will only be shared in accordance with the practices Confidentiality Policy, the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act and in such a way that personal and sensitive patient-identifiable data is protected.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The ANP will comply with the practices Equality and Diversity Policy, including:

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work area clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

Reporting potential risks identified

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Personal/Professional development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the implementation of services

The post-holder will

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate

Sunbury Health Centre Group Practice is an established training practice serving a patient population of approximately 19,300 patients in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. We are a CQC-rated Good practice and are proud to provide high-quality primary care within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Our clinical team includes 6 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, GP trainees, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Prescribing Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, supported by an experienced and friendly management and administration team.

We work collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team, making full use of the skills and expertise of our wider clinical workforce. Our approach is centred on providing safe, effective and patient-focused care, while developing services that meet the changing needs of our local population.

As a training practice, we have a strong commitment to education, professional development and supporting clinicians at all stages of their careers. We also work closely with our local Integrated Care Board and GP Federation, helping us to develop and deliver services as part of the wider local health system.

We are a busy and progressive practice, but we place great importance on maintaining a supportive working environment where colleagues communicate well, share ideas and work together. We are committed to continuous improvement and to developing new ways of working that benefit both our patients and our staff.

Qualifications

Experience