Job summary
An excellent oppertunity has arisen for an ANP to join our friendly practice to help us deliver high quality care.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a part time ANP for 18-27 hours per week. The post holder will need to triage the needs of the presenting patient from taking medical history, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment ensuring any necessary referrals are made whilst acting within their professional boundaries.
The post holder must be a registered general nurse (currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council), have a recognised NP qialification (minium of degree level or equivalent) and also be an independant Nurse Prescriber.
About us
We are a friendly practice, with 5100 patients. We are committed to providing a friendly and supportive environment.
Our Practice consists of 2 GP Partners, 1 Practice Manager, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, HCA and a competent administration team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an ANP you
will be an experienced clinician will provide acute same day care to patients
registered at the surgery. This includes telephone triage and F2F assessments and also home visits.
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner works autonomously and is
accountable for own professional actions.
Assess, diagnose, plan & implement treatment/interventions
and care for patients.
Refers patients to other medical specialities for assessment if
deemed appropriate.
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness in
accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols,
and within scope of practice.
Work with patients in order to support compliance with
prescribed treatments.
Communicates highly sensitive condition related information to
patients, relatives and carers. Initiates the process of diagnosis with
patients suspected to have a chronic diseases eg. chronic diseases, within the
disease management agenda eg QOF, IIF.
Undertakes annual review of patients understanding and ability
to self-manage and medication reviews within scope of competency.
To actively implement safeguarding protocols for children and
vulnerable adults and to know who to refer to and how to escalate concerns
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Experience of working within an advanced nursing role
- Nurse prescribing
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Working in an advanced nursing role
- Nurse prescribing
Desirable
- Experience of working within General Practice
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- Long term conditions qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Concord Medical Practice
Address
Victoria Road
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE37 2PU