Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Pro Active Care Team Lead

• Diagnosing and treating patients presenting to primary care with acute medical conditions, minor illness and mental health problems, including a mix of home visits and telephone consultations.
• Ensuring clinical practice is safe and effective and working within boundaries of competence.
• Initiating and arranging appropriate investigations and referrals to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as clinically indicated.
• Participating in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team including clinical audit.
• Ensuring the clinical record is completed and maintained with accurate and contemporaneous details recorded.
• Participating in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.
• Actively participate in clinical and whole-team meetings (including morning briefings), as this promotes information sharing, supports effective communication and helps maintain positive and professional working relationships within the workplace.

Essential

• Professional registration with relevant professional body: NMC, HCPC or GPhC

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to liaise effectively with the clinical and administrative staff within the practice and partnership
• An ability to demonstrate innovation and awareness of future opportunities and challenges would be desirable to help meet the current and future challenges of primary care, and to help us promote a rewarding environment for staff as well as ensuring excellent patient care
• An independent prescribing qualification is preferred/but not mandatory