Job Description: Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
Position Title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
Reports To: Practice Manager
Location: Cambridge
Job Overview:
An Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of medical conditions. Working autonomously or as part of a multidisciplinary team, the ANP utilizes advanced clinical skills, knowledge, and evidence-based practices to manage patient care, promote health, and provide education. This role requires advanced clinical judgment, decision-making, and leadership in providing healthcare services to patients across a variety of settings.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Care:
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients, including physical examinations, history taking, and diagnostic testing.
* Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, prescribing medications and other interventions as necessary.
* Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, imaging, and other assessments.
* Develop and implement individualized care plans based on evidence-based guidelines and patient needs.
* Provide continuity of care, offering follow-up consultations and adjusting treatment plans as required.
* Perform minor procedures within the scope of practice, such as wound care, suturing, and joint injections (if applicable).
2. Patient Education & Support:
* Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
* Counsel patients on preventative health, lifestyle modifications, and wellness practices.
* Provide emotional and psychological support to patients, addressing their concerns and promoting mental health as part of holistic care.
3. Collaboration & Teamwork:
* Work in collaboration with physicians, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
* Participate in case discussions, clinical rounds, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
* Provide mentorship and support to junior staff, including nursing staff and students.
4. Leadership & Management:
* Take a leadership role in managing and improving clinical services, ensuring high standards of care.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development projects.
* Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, guidelines, and policies.
5. Professional Development:
* Maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and expertise through ongoing professional development, attending courses, workshops, and conferences.
* Participate in clinical supervision and performance appraisal processes.
6. Regulatory and Administrative:
* Ensure that all care is delivered in compliance with relevant healthcare regulations, policies, and ethical guidelines.
* Complete documentation accurately and promptly in patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
* Contribute to the development of policies and procedures within the practice or healthcare facility.
Qualifications & Skills:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse with a current license to practice.
* Master’s degree in Advanced Practice Nursing, or equivalent advanced clinical qualification.
* Advanced clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
* Prescribing qualification (Independent Prescriber or ability to work under a prescribing framework).
* Significant experience (typically 3+ years) in a clinical nursing role, with a focus on primary care.
* Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload of patients.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
* Excellent clinical decision-making abilities and problem-solving skills.
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