Advanced Nurse Practitioner

• Be the first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems. Making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and management plan
• Refer patients to alternative care setting where appropriate.
• Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports.
• Provide patient education on managing health conditions and preventative care.
• Ensure clinical correspondence is appropriately managed

• Reviewing and Actioning Blood Test Results:
• Request pathology and analyse blood test results and discuss management plans with patients.
• Liaise with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Home Visits for Housebound Patients:
• Conduct home visits to assess and manage chronic health conditions for housebound patients.
• Perform clinical assessments, initiate treatment plans, and escalate care where necessary.
• Supporting QOF Achievement Work:
• Contribute to QOF-related consultations via face-to-face and telephone appointments.
• Assist in chronic disease management and maintaining of registers, including monitoring and reviewing patients.
• Urgent Care Support & Duty Doctor Assistance:
• Support the Duty Doctorin triaging and managing urgent, same-day patient cases.
• Conduct face-to-face and telephone triage consultations, providing urgent treatment as required.
• Undertake Duty responsibilities.
• Prescribing Medications (Within Competency):
• Prescribe medications where appropriate and within the scope of practice.
• Provide medication reviews and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team:
• Work alongside GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and administrators to enhance patient care.
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues, supporting best practice within the practice.

Essential

• Qualified RGN with MSc in advanced clinical practice.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Experience working in a primary care or urgent care setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and management skills.
• Competency in managing chronic conditions and acute presentations.
• Experience in home visiting and working with housebound patients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience in Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) work.
• Background in document management and workflow systems within a primary care setting.
• Experience supporting urgent triage and duty doctor roles.
• Previous experience working in General Practice.