Job summary The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) at Chadderton MedicalPractice plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.As a highly skilled and experienced healthcare professional, the ANP hasdemonstrated advanced clinical competency and expertise in diagnosing,treating, and managing a broad range of health conditions.
Operatingautonomously, the ANP assesses patients, makes independent clinical decisions,and initiates appropriate interventions, including prescribing medications andordering diagnostic tests.
ANPs at Chadderton Medical Practice work closelywith patients, developing long-term relationships built on trust andcollaboration.
By offering expert care without the need for GP referral, theANP ensures that patients receive timely treatment, reducing delays andenhancing overall healthcare access.
Additionally, the ANP evaluates treatmentoutcomes and refers patients to specialists or other healthcare services whennecessary, ensuring comprehensive care.
This role offers a unique opportunityto provide holistic, patient-focused care, empowering patients to achieve andmaintain optimal health within the primary care setting.
Main duties of the job Develop and lead health promotion and wellbeing programmes.Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, creating andevaluating treatment plans.Provide advanced nursing care, wound care, and specialistclinics (, contraception, ear syringing, travel medicine).Request and interpret pathology tests, and maintain accurateclinical records.Lead chronic disease management, including maintainingdisease registers.Prescribe medications, deliver immunisation programmes, andmanage mental health needs.Ensure safeguarding, supervise staff, and contribute topractice targets.Participate in clinical meetings and respond to clinicalemergencies.
About us Chadderton Medical Practice serves 5950 patients across Chaddertonwith a team of healthcare professionals.
Our mission is to providehigh-quality, accessible primary healthcare services to the underservedpopulation in our area.
We are dedicated to compassionate, patient-centredcare, addressing the community's unique needs while promoting overall healthand wellbeing through a comprehensive approach.
Our goal is to improve healthoutcomes through clinical excellence and collaboration with partners across allsectors.
Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the AdvancedNurse Practitioner.
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out othertasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffinglevels:Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeingprogrammesManage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronicmedical conditions, providing subject matter expert adviceImplement and evaluate individual specialised treatmentplans for chronic disease patientsIdentify, manage and support patients at risk of developinglong-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients healthProvide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients asrequired in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSFRequest pathology services as necessaryProcess and interpret pathology and other test results asrequiredProvide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care asnecessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredMaintain accurate clinical recordsEnsure SNOMED CT codes are used effectivelyMaintain chronic disease registersChaperone patients where necessaryPrioritise health issues and intervene appropriatelySupport the team in dealing with clinical emergenciesRecognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mentalhealth needsImplement vaccination programmes for adults and childrenSupport patients in the use of their prescribed medicines orover the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annuallyas requiredContribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.
), complying withlocal and regional guidanceLiaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patientis supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.
)Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuringsafe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of theindividual)Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters inaccordance with local and national policiesUnderstand practice and local policies for substance abuseand addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriatelyDeliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriateProvide supervision and support to other members of staffsuch as Healthcare Professionals, Practice Nurses, Nurse Associates and NursePractitionersAttend clinical, MDT and practice meetingsThere may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out othertasks.
This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levelsUndertake any tasks consistent with the level of the postand the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely andeffective manner Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council Master's Degree required for qualification post.
Post Graduate diploma or degree for Advanced Practice Qualification.
Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC Register.
Meets NMC re-validation requirements in accordance with the NMC Re-validation booklet.
Minor illness qualification.
Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care setting