Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Folkestone

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ANP who is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centred care and enjoys working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with a range of acute and long-term conditions. You will use your advanced clinical skills to support patients, improve access to care and work alongside our GPs, nurses and wider practice team. We are looking for someone who is confident, compassionate and committed to delivering safe and effective care. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to our patients while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork, development and continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job:

• Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with a range of acute and long-term conditions.
• Carrying out clinical assessments and making appropriate treatment decisions.
• Prescribing and managing medicines within their scope of practice.
• Supporting patients with ongoing health needs and care plans.
• Providing health advice, preventative care and health promotion.
• Working closely with GPs, nurses and the wider healthcare team to provide joined-up patient care.
• Making referrals where appropriate and following clinical pathways.
• Keeping accurate patient records and ensuring clinical documentation is completed.
• Taking part in audits, service improvements and practice meetings.
• Supporting the learning and development of colleagues where appropriate.
• Keeping up to date with clinical guidance, training and professional requirements.

The post holder will play an important role in improving patient access, supporting the clinical team and delivering excellent care to our patients.

About us:

Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice is a friendly and forward-thinking GP practice serving the local community across our sites in Hawkinge and Elham. We are a supportive, collaborative and patient-focused team committed to providing high-quality care to our patients. As a training practice, we are passionate about developing the future NHS workforce and supporting learning, teaching and professional development across our team. We work closely together as a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals and our wider practice staff, to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care. We are committed to continuous improvement, embracing new ways of working and creating a positive environment where staff feel valued, supported and able to develop their skills. We are proud to serve our local community and are looking for people who share our commitment to providing excellent patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat patients within your scope of practice.
• Manage a range of acute presentations and long-term conditions.
• Undertake clinical assessments, examinations and reviews.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications safely in line with current legislation and professional guidance.
• Provide advice on health promotion, prevention and self-management.
• Recognise and manage patients who are deteriorating or require urgent intervention.
• Make appropriate referrals and follow agreed clinical pathways.
• Provide appropriate follow-up and continuity of care where required.
• Support the management of patients with complex health needs.

Patient Care and Communication:

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care that respects patients' needs and preferences.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.
• Support patients to make informed decisions about their health.
• Ensure patients receive appropriate information, advice and support.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in line with professional and organisational requirements.

Team Working:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals and the wider practice team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions.
• Provide support and advice to colleagues where appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of practice services.
• Support a positive team culture focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement:

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
• Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement activities.
• Follow practice policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Support the delivery of safe and effective services in line with CQC requirements.
• Identify areas for improvement and contribute to service development.
• Maintain professional registration and undertake relevant training and development.

Training and Development:

• Share knowledge and skills with colleagues where appropriate.
• Support learners and trainees within the clinical environment.
• Participate in teaching and supervision activities where appropriate.
• Keep up to date with developments in primary care and advanced clinical practice.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Work within their professional scope of practice and maintain appropriate competence.
• Maintain registration with the relevant professional body.
• Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.
• Follow professional codes of conduct and standards.
• Take responsibility for their own clinical decisions and actions.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of care and employment.

Person Specification:

• Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while recognising when support or referral is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.
• Ability to manage a varied and complex workload.
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider practice team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Experience:

• Significant post-registration clinical experience.
• Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
• Experience assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with a range of acute and long-term conditions.
• Experience of prescribing and managing medicines within scope of practice.
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience of managing clinical risk and making appropriate clinical decisions.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification or equivalent advanced clinical practice qualification.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and maintenance of clinical competence.

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.