Job summary To work as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. Main duties of the job The ANP maybe responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, Acute and chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure. The role will involve patient triage. About us Our Values: To be committed to our patients individual needs and treat all patients with dignity, respect and compassion To provide an ethos of openness and integrity while maintaining strict patient confidentiality. To strive to continually improve our services through responsible monitoring and auditing. To maintain a culture of reflection; understand when we have got something wrong and reflect constructively on feedback to identify learning opportunities. To provide a safe, clean and accessible environment for our patients, staff and visitors. To be as effective and efficient as possible in terms of the healthcare we provide and the business we run. To maintain a motivated and fulfilled team by upholding continuing professional development, promoting a friendly working environment, developing strong working relationships and encourage collaborative team-working through mutual support and learning from each other. To be courteous, approachable, friendly and accommodating to all. Date posted 19 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A1785-24-0005 Job locations 70 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2GE Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the advanced nurse practitioner. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice to patients Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF Undertake the collection of pathological specimens Request pathology services as necessary Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation Ensure read codes are used effectively Maintain chronic disease registers Chaperone patients where necessary Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Support vaccination programmes for adults and children Extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the advanced nurse practitioner. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice to patients Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF Undertake the collection of pathological specimens Request pathology services as necessary Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation Ensure read codes are used effectively Maintain chronic disease registers Chaperone patients where necessary Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Support vaccination programmes for adults and children Extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Registered Nurse Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification) Experience of chronic disease management Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews Experience: Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of the following: Chaperone procedure Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Diabetes Hypertension Asthma CHD Understands the importance of evidence based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Skills: Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS user skills Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skill Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Personal Qualities: Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Other requirements: Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health Clearance Desirable Qualified Nurse Prescriber Qualified Triage Nurse Minor Illness Qualification Teaching Qualification ALS, PALS Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Registered Nurse Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification) Experience of chronic disease management Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews Experience: Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of the following: Chaperone procedure Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Diabetes Hypertension Asthma CHD Understands the importance of evidence based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Skills: Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS user skills Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skill Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Personal Qualities: Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Other requirements: Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health Clearance Desirable Qualified Nurse Prescriber Qualified Triage Nurse Minor Illness Qualification Teaching Qualification ALS, PALS Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Chestnuts Surgery Address 70 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2GE Employer's website https://www.thechestnutssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)