Job Purpose To deliver a high standard of care to patients as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in General Practice To manage clinical caseload, dealing with presenting patients needs in a primary care setting The role involves working very closely with the practices and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within the PCN. The role is pivotal in ensuring all patients receive the best possible care and service. To assist in the development and implementation of change to improve the service provision in the PCN To work collaboratively with colleagues across health, social care and the third sector to provide patient-centred, integrated care. Job Description: Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for housebound patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate) Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice Undertake annual long term condition reviews as per the requirements of QoF. This will include completing the template available on the GP systems and any requirements of locally commissioned services. Accurately record clinical results on the practice clinical systems (EMIS) Carry out phlebotomy as required, ensuring specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes Miscellaneous Carry out administrative tasks for example, but not limited to, call and recall activities as directed by senior members of the Practice & PCN Management team. Support and participate in shared learning. Provide feedback on service performance. Participate in clinical audits and research to inform service delivery and development. Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post Clinical System / Medical Records: Familiarity with the clinical system E MIS Utilise EMIS to record all treatment and care, applying all appropriate templates and protocols relating to recording of patient data. Extraction of necessary data from clinical correspondence and input into Electronic Patient Record, i.e., GP2GP and Docman system Ensure full and accurate recording in the patients computerised records. Confidentiality: In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice and PCN as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice & PCN procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice/PCN as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team. This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive