Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care for

patients presenting with both undifferentiated and chronic conditions.

Work within the total triage model reviewing online and telephone

consultations, escalating appropriately and managing within scope.

Prescribe and review medications within scope of practice, aligned with

local and national guidelines.

Undertake planned and urgent community visits to housebound patients and

residents in care homes, providing acute and chronic condition management.

Manage patients with complex needs using evidence-based practice.

Interpret and act upon diagnostic results, correspondence, discharge

summaries, and clinical alerts.

Initiate and monitor treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.

Support urgent/emergency presentations, initiating appropriate response

pathways.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records and documentation in

accordance with practice protocols.

Maintain effective communication with triage GPs, practice staff,

community teams, and external stakeholders.

Use sensitive, culturally appropriate communication methods when

consulting patients and families.

Act as a patient advocate, supporting informed choice and

self-management.

Participate in MDT meetings, safeguarding discussions, and palliative

care coordination.

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be an

experienced prescriber, autonomous clinician working within their professional

boundaries to provide expert clinical care, including the authority to

independently prescribe medications. Working both onsite at The Croft Practice

and in the community, the ANP will be an integral part of the total triage

model, collaborating closely with triage GPs to manage patient flow through

telephone, online and face-to-face consultations.

The role will combine onsite clinical sessions with

planned and urgent community visits to housebound patients and residents in

care homes. The ANP will manage acute presentations and long-term condition

reviews and coordinate care pathways across multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Clinical

Independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care for

patients presenting with both undifferentiated and chronic conditions.

Work within the total triage model reviewing online and telephone

consultations, escalating appropriately and managing within scope.

Prescribe and review medications within scope of practice, aligned with

local and national guidelines.

Undertake planned and urgent community visits to housebound patients and

residents in care homes, providing acute and chronic condition management.

Manage patients with complex needs using evidence-based practice.

Interpret and act upon diagnostic results, correspondence, discharge

summaries, and clinical alerts.

Initiate and monitor treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.

Support urgent/emergency presentations, initiating appropriate response

pathways.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records and documentation in

accordance with practice protocols.

Communication & Coordination

Maintain effective communication with triage GPs, practice staff,

community teams, and external stakeholders.

Use sensitive, culturally appropriate communication methods when

consulting patients and families.

Act as a patient advocate, supporting informed choice and

self-management.

Participate in MDT meetings, safeguarding discussions, and palliative

care coordination.

Service Quality & Governance

Participate

in clinical audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement

initiatives.

Adhere to

evidence-based guidelines (NICE, CQC, NHSE) and practice policies.

Recognise and

act within own competencies and scope of practice as per NMC standards.

Identify and

report safeguarding concerns in accordance with local protocols.

Leadership & Development

Contribute to

the education and mentorship of colleagues, students, and trainees.

Maintain

personal CPD, revalidation, and appraisal requirements.

Participate

in shaping service development and strategic planning initiatives.

Provide

professional leadership and act as a role model for clinical excellence.

Essential Criteria

Registered Nurse with NMC registration.

MSc/Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or

equivalent.

Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300).

Substantial experience in primary care or urgent care setting.

Proven ability to work autonomously in clinical decision-making.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits.

Desirable Criteria

Experience using SystmOne or other primary care systems.

Experience in care home settings or community settings.

Confidentiality

All employees of the Organisation are required to

maintain the confidentiality of

members of the public and members of staff in

accordance with the Practice

policies.

Health & Safety

All employees have a statutory duty of care for

their own personal safety and that

of others who may be affected by their acts or

omissions. Employees are

required to co-operate with management to enable the

practice to meet its own

legal duties and to report any hazardous situations

or defective equipment.

Things you should know

Diversity and inclusion are very important to us at

The Croft Practice and we value a multitude of diverse talent within the

business. We want everyone to be themselves at work and encourage a culture

that includes everyone. Our policies ensure that every candidate and employee

are treated fairly and with equal opportunities.

The Croft Practice cares for a mainly rural population covering an area of some 30 square miles in West Sussex, surrounding the Five Villages. As members of the Primary Health Care Team, we are committed to giving the best possible care and service to our patients.

We are rated 'Good' by CQC.

It is an exciting time at The Croft Practice as we recently opened our new site, Eastergate Medical Centre.

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