Job summary The Advanced Nurse Practitioner(ANP) at The Chowdhury Practice is key in delivering high-quality,patient-centred care.
As a highly skilled and experienced healthcareprofessional, the ANP has demonstrated advanced clinical competency andexpertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing a broad range of healthconditions.
Operating autonomously, the ANP assesses patients, makesindependent clinical decisions, and initiates appropriate interventions,including prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic tests.
Our ANPs Practicework closely with patients, developing 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 Manage acute and chronic medicalconditions, creating and evaluating treatment plans.Provide advanced nursing care,wound care, and specialist clinics ( reviews).Request and interpret pathologytests, and maintain accurate clinical records.Lead chronic disease management,including maintaining disease registers.Prescribe medications, deliverimmunisation programmes, and manage mental health needs.Participate in clinical meetingsand respond to clinical emergencies.Home visits where needed forpatients who are housebound About us Here at The Chowdhury Practice we treat all patients and their families with respect, we have currently 6600 raw list size.
Our mission is to provide the best high quality care for each patient.
We are fully embrace the diverse and unique population we have.
We have 2 GP partners, 2 salaried GP`s, 2 locum GPs, 2 ANPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, 1 HSCW, 2 care cordinators and a team of fantatic admin/reception staff.
We also have a number of ARRS memebers of the team.We are not a training practice currently, we do fully encourage PCN working and training for all staff.We hold a zero tolerance policy on abuse to any staff.
Shouting, foul language or aggressive behaviour is not acceptable and can result in us asking you to leave the practice.
Job description Job responsibilities The following are expectationsfor the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
There may be, on occasion, arequirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors suchas workload and staffing levels: these will be discussed beforehand.
Manage patients presenting witha range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matterexpert adviceImplement and evaluateindividual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patientsIdentify, manage and supportpatients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effectsto the patients healthProvide advanced, specialistnursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical basedevidence, NICE and the NSFRequest pathology services whererequired Process and interpret pathologyand other test results as requiredProvide chronic disease clinics,delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients tosecondary/specialist care as requiredMaintain accurate clinicalrecordsEnsure SNOMED CT codes are usedeffectively and correctly Maintain chronic diseaseregistersChaperone patients wherenecessaryPrioritise health issues andintervene appropriatelySupport the team in dealing withclinical emergenciesRecognise, assess and referpatients presenting with mental health needsImplement vaccination programmesfor adults and childrenSupport patients in the use oftheir prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope ofpractice), reviewing annually as requiredContribute to practice targets(QOF, etc.
), complying with local and regional guidanceLiaise with externalservices/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerablepatients, etc.
)Delegate clinicalresponsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task iswithin the scope of practice of the individual)Support the clinical team withall safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policiesUnderstand practice and localpolicies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patientsappropriatelyDeliver opportunistic healthpromotion where appropriateProvide supervision and supportto other members of staff such as Healthcare Professionals, Practice Nurses,Nurse Associates and Nurse PractitionersAttend clinical, MDT andpractice meetingsHome visits to houseboundpatientsThere may be, on occasion, arequirement to carry out other tasks.
This will be dependent upon factors suchas workload and staffing levelsUndertakeany tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role,ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective 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.
Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care setting