Advanced Nurse Practitioner

procedure

processing pathology tests

patients accordingly

(cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)

to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs

system IT knowledge and the ability to record accurate clinical notes

of safeguarding adults and children

management (planning and organising)

personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure

follow legal, ethical and professional policies/ procedures and codes of

conduct

systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the

internet

identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals

as a team member and autonomously

interpersonal and organisational skills

empathetic in distressing situations

of and ability to work to key policies and procedures

following are the core responsibilities of the ANP in delivering health

services.

promotion and wellbeing programmes

of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice

specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients

risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the

patients health

care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE

and the NSF

aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere

to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

and collect pathological specimens. Upon receipt, to process and interpret

pathology and other test results as required

delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to

secondary/specialist care as required

conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used

effectively

and well man clinics

appropriately

clinical emergencies

presenting with mental health needs

programmes for both adults and children

prescriber, adhering to extant guidance

etc.), complying with local and regional guidance

to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)

appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of

practice of the individual)

where appropriate

governance spectrum assuming a senior role in its compliance

ensuring compliance

rotation and disposal of medications

nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, acting as a mentor to students

and newly qualified staff

enhance service delivery and patient care

learning within the organisation

taking the lead within the organisation

responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

services within the organisation, liaising with external agencies and

professional organisations as required

Our team work well together to ensure a high standard of clinical care is provided. We comprise of 5 GPs, ACP, Clinical Pharmacist, Mental Health Practitioner, 6 members of the Nursing Team and 10 Admin. We have structured processes which promote supportive working across all members of the practice.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register