Advanced Nurse Practitioner post in General Practice at Clayton Brook Surgery, a permanent role for an ANP who works autonomously across a wide range of conditions. The post holder assesses, diagnoses and manages patients, and acts as main clinical contact for one of the practice's care homes with a weekly ward round. The role is part-time, 16 to 24 hours a week, and involves working with staff from Moss Side Medical Centre in Leyland. Independent prescribing is desirable rather than essential.
What the job involves
- Assess, diagnose and manage patients across a wide range of General Practice conditions, working autonomously
- Act as main clinical contact for a care home, providing continuity of care for residents
- Hold a scheduled weekly ward round at the care home, reviewing residents and responding to clinical concerns
- Take histories, examine patients and form differential diagnoses with treatment and management plans
- Request and interpret investigations
- Prescribe medication within competence and scope of practice
- Recognise clinical risk and elevate or refer patients where needed
- Support assessment and management of patients with long-term conditions
- Provide advice, treatment, health promotion and preventative care
- Liaise with care home staff, GPs, families and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records, including after care home reviews
- Contribute to developing and delivering high-quality services within the practice
Qualifications
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Clinical Practice qualification
Registration & licences
- Registered Nurse registration
Experience
- Previous General Practice or primary care experience
- Experience of autonomous clinical assessment and decision-making
Skills & knowledge
- Assessing and managing patients with acute and ongoing health conditions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Working within professional competence and scope of practice
- Building an effective working relationship with the allocated care home and carrying out the weekly ward round
Nice to have
- Independent Prescribing qualification
- Experience of using EMIS or SystmOne
- Previous experience of providing clinical care to care home residents
What’s offered
- Support for professional development
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Advanced Nurse Practitioner General Practice in Preston employer: Clayton Brook Surgery
Clayton Brook Surgery is an exceptional employer that prioritises teamwork, compassion, and continuous professional development. With a supportive environment and a commitment to high-quality personal healthcare, employees benefit from flexible working hours and the opportunity to collaborate closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team. The practice fosters a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring every team member feels valued while contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community.
