Job summary We are a friendly team looking to for an enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team. We are looking to recruit someone to 27-30 hrs per week over 3-4 days. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner(ANP) has been assessed as competent in practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. The ANP provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay in receiving treatment. ANPs in primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary. Main duties of the job The Advanced Nurse Practitioner(ANP) has been assessed as competent in practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. The ANP provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay in receiving treatment. ANPs in primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary. About us Jubilee Park Medical Partnership is a friendly practice with a list size of approximately 12400 patients across 2 sites in Carlton and Lowdham. We are a fabulous caring, supportive and hardworking team. Our practice team consists of: GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Nurse Prescribers, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Reception Care Coordination team, Administration team and Management team. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0567-25-0003 Job locations 61 Burton Road Carlton Nottingham NG4 3DQ Lowdham Medical Centre Francklin Road Lowdham Nottingham NG14 7BG Job description Job responsibilities a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes b. Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice c. Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients d. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health e. Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF f. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) g. Provide specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception, etc. h. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens i. Provide travel medicine services j. Request pathology services as necessary k. Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required l. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required m. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation n. Ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively o. Maintain chronic disease register p. Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics q. Develop, implement and embed well man clinics r. Develop, implement and embed travel clinics s. Develop, implement and embed an effective call/recall system t. Be responsible for the implementation of an effective immunisation programme u. Chaperone patients where necessary v. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately w. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies x. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs y. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children z. Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance aa. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required bb. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance cc. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.) dd. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) ee. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies ff. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately gg. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate See Job Description for further information Job description Job responsibilities a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes b. Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice c. Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients d. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health e. Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF f. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) g. Provide specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception, etc. h. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens i. Provide travel medicine services j. Request pathology services as necessary k. Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required l. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required m. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation n. Ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively o. Maintain chronic disease register p. Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics q. Develop, implement and embed well man clinics r. Develop, implement and embed travel clinics s. Develop, implement and embed an effective call/recall system t. Be responsible for the implementation of an effective immunisation programme u. Chaperone patients where necessary v. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately w. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies x. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs y. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children z. Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance aa. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required bb. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance cc. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.) dd. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) ee. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies ff. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately gg. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate See Job Description for further information Person Specification Other requirements Essential Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of an ANP Access to own transport and ability to travel across locality on a regular basis Flexibility to work outside core office hours Knowledge and Skills Essential Wound care/removal of sutures and staples Clinical knowledge and skills including ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Chaperone procedure Requesting and processing pathology tests Advising patients accordingly Diabetes Hypertension Asthma Spirometry CHD Immunisations (routine and childhood) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Travel medicine Understand 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 understand when to refer to GPs Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy 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 as well as ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Desirable Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Experience Essential Experience of practice within the four pillars Job plan that demonstrates advanced nursing practice and has equity with peers working at this level Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews Experience of working in a primary care environment Desirable Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice. Post graduate diploma or degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020 Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet Meets the standards for registered ANP working at advanced level Minor illness qualification Desirable Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register Qualified triage nurse Teaching qualification ALS and PALS Person Specification Other requirements Essential Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of an ANP Access to own transport and ability to travel across locality on a regular basis Flexibility to work outside core office hours Knowledge and Skills Essential Wound care/removal of sutures and staples Clinical knowledge and skills including ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Chaperone procedure Requesting and processing pathology tests Advising patients accordingly Diabetes Hypertension Asthma Spirometry CHD Immunisations (routine and childhood) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Travel medicine Understand 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 understand when to refer to GPs Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy 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 as well as ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Desirable Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Experience Essential Experience of practice within the four pillars Job plan that demonstrates advanced nursing practice and has equity with peers working at this level Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews Experience of working in a primary care environment Desirable Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice. Post graduate diploma or degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020 Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet Meets the standards for registered ANP working at advanced level Minor illness qualification Desirable Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register Qualified triage nurse Teaching qualification ALS and PALS 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). 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. 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 Park House Medical Centre Address 61 Burton Road Carlton Nottingham NG4 3DQ Employer's website https://www.thejubileepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)