Job summary The primary focus of the role is to work as an autonomous clinician, as part of Herschel Medical Centre, providing high quality and timely care to registered patients in Slough. Ensuring a high quality, professional clinical service to patients, doctors, staff, colleagues, health service professionals and others. Main duties of the job The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face and telephone consultations. The post holder will operate within their own sphere of competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice to provide expert professional clinical advice to patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring clinical safety and excellence. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. About us Herschel Medical Centre is large, progressive practice situated in central Slough. Our diverse multidisciplinary team is committed to providing high quality patient care. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A0554-25-0001 Job locations 45 Osborne Street Slough SL1 1TT Job description Job responsibilities Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care. Carries out clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care. Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care. Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate. Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved. Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan. Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc. Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency. Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary. Job description Job responsibilities Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care. Carries out clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care. Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care. Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate. Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved. Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan. Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc. Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency. Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN / RN With current NMC registration MSc or BSc, Nurse Practitioner degree Independent prescriber Completed Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) Post Graduate Diploma level Knowledge and Skills Essential Able to manage acute illnesses, long term conditions and minor ailments Refer patients independently as appropriate Autonomous practitioner who can work independently and in partnership with other healthcare professionals High level of clinical skills and competency relevant to the role Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals whilst recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication Experience Essential Experience of working in a GP practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN / RN With current NMC registration MSc or BSc, Nurse Practitioner degree Independent prescriber Completed Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) Post Graduate Diploma level Knowledge and Skills Essential Able to manage acute illnesses, long term conditions and minor ailments Refer patients independently as appropriate Autonomous practitioner who can work independently and in partnership with other healthcare professionals High level of clinical skills and competency relevant to the role Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals whilst recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication Experience Essential Experience of working in a GP practice 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 Herschel Medical Centre Address 45 Osborne Street Slough SL1 1TT Employer's website https://www.herschelmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)