Advanced Nurse Practitioner

You will be responsible for the assessment of health and

clinical needs of our patients, undertaking consultations as an autonomous

practitioner, using your advanced clinical practice skills, and own clinical

judgement to diagnose, treat or refer patients.

Carry out consultations with patients taking a

comprehensive patient history; physical examinations and use of your expert

knowledge and clinical judgement to identify potential diagnosis.

Decide on and carry out treatment, including the

prescribing of medicine or referring to primary or secondary care specialist

services within local agreed pathways and protocols as appropriate.

Provide clinical advice and mentorship to junior

clinical staff.

Travel to patient homes and nursing homes and

subsequent management of clinical problems, both acute and long-term.

Long term conditions management in the Practice

setting, in accordance with established protocols based on current clinical

guidelines.

Liaison with patient relatives where

appropriate.

Be able to work within the latest NMC Code of

Professional Conduct and to be conversant with the scope of professional

practice and other NMC advisory papers.

currently looking to recruit an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, to add to our existing clinical team. The post is intended to be 32 hours per week

and permanent but we are flexible and happy to consider part-time hours. We are an established practice in the canal town of Stone,

Staffordshire looking after approximately 9500 patients over a wide geographical

area.

Working as part of the healthcare

team, which includes the GPs, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistant and

other healthcare professionals that are integrated into the team

Management of acute medical

conditions, within the scope of the role holders experience and competence,

with support from doctors when required

Liaison with the GP on-call whenever

appropriate

Travel to patients homes and

nursing homes and subsequent management of clinical problems, both acute and

long-term

Long-term conditions management

in the Practice setting, in accordance with established protocols based on

current clinical guidelines

Liaison with patients relatives

where appropriate

Refer patients to other services

and healthcare providers when clinically required.

The candidate should

to improve patient care

skills with patients, relatives and colleagues

independently, but be aware of own limitations and competence levels in

order to seek the support from GP colleagues that will be available

skills and follow principles of Personal Professional Development

standard of patient care as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in general

practice, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and

in-depth theoretical knowledge base. Have a good understanding and

appreciation of clinical governance and to work within ones competence.

diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings and reports

effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative

framework and considering agreed prescribing formula guidelines.

comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous computerised records of all

consultations and contacts with patients and, when appropriate, written or

printed ones.

evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care

and well-being through the use of health promotion and health education

screening

continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up to

date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is

maintained

able to work within the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct and to be

conversant with the scope of professional practice and other NMC advisory

papers

We look forward to hearing from

enthusiastic candidates who are looking to join our supportive healthcare team.

Salary will be appropriate to past clinical experience and level of

responsibility.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

General Practice

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Qualifications

Registered General Nurse

(Currently registered NMC)

Recognised NP qualification at

minimum of degree level or equivalent

Independent Nurse Prescriber

Teaching / Mentoring experience

and /or qualification

MSc in nurse practitioner studies

or equivalent

Experience

Minimum of 5 years post

registration experience

Evidence of appropriate

continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge

and on-going competence in all aspects of the NP role

Experience in management of long

term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD.

Evidence of working autonomously

and as part of a team

Proven ability to evaluate the

safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice

Previous experience of managing

and developing a nursing team

Interpreting and implementing

local and national policy agendas for health

Knowledge

Understanding and knowledge of

policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including

General Practice, the GMS contract, Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes

Framework

Knowledge of national standards

that inform practice (eg.,National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines etc)

Understanding of their

accountability arising from the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2004) and

medico-legal aspects of the Nurse Practitioner role

Understanding of equal

opportunity and diversity issues

Skills

Ability to assess and manage

patient risk effectively and safely

Excellent interpersonal, verbal

and written communication skills

Reflective practitioner

Time management and ability to

prioritise workload

Able to analyse data and

information, drawing out implications for the individual patient/impact on care

plan

Able to establish and maintain

effective communication pathways within the organisation and key external

stakeholders

Experience of use of EMIS medical

software package

Proven record of effective use of

networking and influencing skills

Ability to think strategically

2 ANPs

Highly skilled and committed Practice Nursing

Team

Emis Web computer system

Full supportive administrative team

Committed to continuing professional and

practice development

First Contact Practitioner; Urgent Care

Practitioner; Clinical Pharmacist; Mental Health Workers; form part of our PCN

additional roles

Qualifications

Desirable: - Experience of use of EMIS medical software package; - Proven record of effective use of networking and influencing skills; - Ability to think strategically