ANP
Stour Surgery
Christchurch, BH23 1PAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
The post-holder is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP). They have been assessed as competent in practice using their expert clinical knowledge and sk...
a.
Develop,
implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
b.
Manage
patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions,
providing subject matter expert advice
c.
and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease
patients
d.
Identify,
manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions,
preventing adverse effects to the patients health
e.
Provide
advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with
clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
f.
Be
aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere
to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.Manage patients
presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing
subject matter expert advice.Implement and evaluate
individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients.Identify, manage and support patients at
risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the
patients health.Provide
advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with
clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.Be
aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere
to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children.Request
and collect
pathological specimens. Upon receipt, to process and interpret pathology and
other test results as required.Provide
chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring
patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredProvide
well woman and well man clinics.Chaperone
patients where necessary.Prioritise
health issues and intervene appropriately.Support
the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.Recognise
assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.Support
in the provision of vaccination programmes for both adults and children.Be
an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidanceSupport
patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines
(within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as requiredContribute
to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidanceLiaise
with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported
appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc. Delegate
clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the
task is within the scope of practice of the individual).Understand
practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour,
referring patients appropriately.Deliver
opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.There
may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.a.
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED
CT codes are used effectively
Stour Surgery is a well-established, friendly GP practice based in
Christchurch, Dorset serving over 10,500 patients. We are proud to provide a
high standard of patient-centred care to our local community and are committed
to delivering safe, accessible and responsive healthcare services.
We have a dedicated and experienced multidisciplinary team who work
collaboratively to support one another and provide the best possible service
for our patients. As a practice, we value teamwork, professionalism, kindness
and continuous improvement, and we encourage staff at every level to contribute
ideas and help shape the future of the practice.
If you are an ANP looking for a new challenge and would like to be part
of our team, we would love to hear from you.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice (ALNP) or, a degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020
- Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register
- Has evidence of working at an enhanced level, as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
- Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet
- Confirmation of registration with the NMC
- Qualified triage nurse
- Minor illness qualification
- Understanding of general practice and the wider NHS
- Experience of practice within the four pillars
- Experience of leading in chronic disease management
- Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
- Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters
- Clinical knowledge and skills including:
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- ALS and PALS
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
5 October 2026
Last checked
6 October 2026
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