Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Anp)

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. The successful candidate will work autonomously, providing high-quality clinical care to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking practice committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking, physical examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning.




• Independently manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and complex conditions.




• Prescribe medications within scope of practice and current legislation.




• Request, interpret, and act upon diagnostic investigations.




• Manage acute presentations and minor illnesses.




• Support the management of patients with long-term conditions.




• Provide health promotion, preventative care, and patient education.




• Make appropriate referrals to other healthcare professionals and services.




• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.




• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.




• Provide mentorship and support to nursing and healthcare colleagues where appropriate.

About us

Royston Group Practice is a well-established GP practice serving a diverse patient population across South Yorkshire. We are committed to providing safe, effective and compassionate healthcare services that meet the needs of our community.

Our team consists of 2 GP partners, 2 salaried GP's, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, 1 Healthcare Assistants, 1 Clinical Pharmacist, and a dedicated administrative team, all working collaboratively to deliver high-quality patient care.

As a practice, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and respected. We actively encourage continuous learning and development and are committed to embracing new ways of working to enhance both patient experience and staff satisfaction.

Joining Royston Group Practice offers the opportunity to be part of a welcoming team that is passionate about improving healthcare outcomes and making a positive difference to the lives of our patients every day.

Job responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.




• Conduct comprehensive history taking and physical examinations.




• Formulate differential diagnoses and management plans.




• Request and interpret appropriate investigations.




• Prescribe medications safely and effectively within scope of practice.




• Manage acute and chronic illnesses in accordance with local and national guidelines.




• Provide health promotion, preventative care and patient education.




• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and other healthcare professionals when required.




• Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical emergencies.




• Identify and manage risk while working autonomously and within professional boundaries.

Long-Term Condition Management

• Support the management of patients with chronic diseases.




• Contribute to care planning and monitoring of patients with complex needs.




• Promote self-management and shared decision‑making.

Patient Care and Communication

• Develop effective therapeutic relationships with patients and carers.




• Ensure patients are involved in decisions regarding their care and treatment.




• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively and compassionately.




• Advocate for patients and support equality of access to services.

Leadership and Service Development

• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures.




• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits and service evaluations.




• Support the development of innovative ways of working to improve patient care.




• Act as a clinical role model within the practice.

Education and Training

• Maintain professional competence through ongoing CPD and revalidation requirements.




• Support and mentor nursing, healthcare assistant and administrative colleagues where appropriate.




• Contribute to practice training programmes and educational activities.

Clinical Governance

• Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous patient records.




• Comply with professional, legal and ethical standards.




• Participate in clinical audits and significant event reviews.




• Work in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures.




• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.




• Adhere to all practice, PCN and NHS policies and procedures.

General Responsibilities

• Work flexibly according to service needs.




• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and Caldicott principles.




• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.




• Take responsibility for personal health, safety and wellbeing.




• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.




• Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent advanced practice qualification.




• Independent/Supplementary Prescriber Qualification (V300).




• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Advanced Clinical Practice accreditation.




• Minor illness and/or minor injury qualification.




• Non-medical prescribing experience within primary care.

This job description is intended to outline the main duties and responsibilities of the post and may be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder to meet the changing needs of the practice and service.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration nursing experience.




• Experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, or similar advanced clinical role.




• Experience of autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated and complex conditions.




• Experience of prescribing independently within scope of practice.




• Experience managing patients with acute illnesses in a primary care, urgent care, community or emergency care setting.




• Experience requesting, interpreting and acting upon diagnostic investigations.




• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.




• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records using electronic patient record systems.




• Demonstrable experience of evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making.




• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.




• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.




• Ability to work independently and manage clinical risk appropriately.




• Strong organisational and time-management skills.




• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy clinical environment.




• Working knowledge of current NHS, NMC and primary care guidelines.




• Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice




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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 (opens in a new window).

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