About the Role
Old Road Medical Practice is looking to recruit an advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) on a full or part time basis, who is competent in practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills. You will have the freedom and authority to act and make clinical decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
The main responsibilities include:
1. Managing patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice.
2. Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance.
3. Requesting and interpreting pathology services as necessary.
4. Maintaining accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation.
5. Ensuring SNOWMED codes are used effectively.
6. Supporting the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.
7. Contributing to practice targets including QOF and IIF.
8. Chaperoning patients where necessary.
9. Undertaking consultations face to face/telephone/video call and home visits.
10. Being responsible for the implementation of an effective immunisation programme.
About the Candidate All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills and experience:
11. Be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
12. Have a post-graduate diploma or degree for Advanced Practice Qualification.
13. Be a qualified independent nurse prescriber, on the NMC register.
14. Meets the standards for registered ANP working at advanced level.
15. Have the ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to a GP.
16. Have the ability to problem solve.
17. Have knowledge of health promotion strategies
18. Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy.
19. Be motivated and a forward-thinker.
20. Be a problem solver.
21. Be sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
22. Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure in stressful situations.
About Us We are a practice with 10,000 registered patients and belong to a PCN of five local practices. We offer:
23. Competitive salary based on experience
24. Full time or part time, flexible working
25. Ongoing training and support
26. Pension
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.