Job summary Millgate Healthcare Centre in Denton is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team for a 3-day-per-week position. We are a busy but friendly GP practice committed to providing high-quality patient care to the local community. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach and supportive team environment. Main duties of the job About the Role: This role will primarily focus on managing on-the-day acute presentations, providing a valuable service to our patients and ensuring they receive timely and effective care. You will be a key member of our clinical team, utilising your advanced skills and knowledge to assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a range of acute conditions. We are looking for someone who: Is a qualified and experienced Nurse Prescriber, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, or Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Has experience in managing acute presentations within a primary care setting. Possesses excellent clinical skills and decision-making abilities. Is a strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Is committed to providing patient-centred care. About us Millgate Healthcare Partnership serves the diverse community of Denton, a town within the Tameside Metropolitan Borough in Greater Manchester. Denton offers a mix of urban and suburban living, with good transport links to Manchester city centre and surrounding areas. The area boasts a range of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and parks, making it a pleasant place to work. Our practice is well-established within the community and benefits from a dedicated and experienced team of GPs, nurses, and administrative staff. We use EMIS and are committed to continuous improvement and development. What We Offer: Competitive salary dependent on experience Flexible working pattern: 3 days per week Supportive and friendly working environment. Opportunity to work within a well-established and respected practice. Continuing professional development opportunities. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A4144-25-0001 Job locations 119 Manchester Rd Denton Manchester M34 3RA Millgate Healthcare Partnership Ann Street Denton Manchester M34 2AJ 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 wellbeing programmes Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) Provide specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception, etc. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens Provide travel medicine services 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 SNOMED CT codes are used effectively Maintain chronic disease registers Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics Develop, implement and embed well man clinics Develop, implement and embed travel clinics Develop, implement and embed an effective call/recall system Be responsible for the implementation of an effective immunisation programme 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 Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children Be an 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 that 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 In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner may be requested to: Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycle Act as the IPC lead for the practice, ensuring compliance, undertaking audit as necessary Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments Undertake overall management of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, acting as a mentor to students and newly qualified staff Maintain an effective nursing staff rota ensuring all clinics are staffed appropriately Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation Develop an area of specialist interest, taking the lead within the organisation Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA) Drive the development of nursing services within the organisation, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as required Develop practice administrative and clinical protocols in line with the needs of the patient and current legislation 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 wellbeing programmes Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) Provide specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception, etc. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens Provide travel medicine services 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 SNOMED CT codes are used effectively Maintain chronic disease registers Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics Develop, implement and embed well man clinics Develop, implement and embed travel clinics Develop, implement and embed an effective call/recall system Be responsible for the implementation of an effective immunisation programme 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 Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children Be an 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 that 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 In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner may be requested to: Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycle Act as the IPC lead for the practice, ensuring compliance, undertaking audit as necessary Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments Undertake overall management of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, acting as a mentor to students and newly qualified staff Maintain an effective nursing staff rota ensuring all clinics are staffed appropriately Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation Develop an area of specialist interest, taking the lead within the organisation Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA) Drive the development of nursing services within the organisation, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as required Develop practice administrative and clinical protocols in line with the needs of the patient and current legislation Person Specification 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 Other Requirements Essential Disclosing 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 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 Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register 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 triage nurse Teaching qualification ALS and PALS Clinical 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 Person Specification 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 Other Requirements Essential Disclosing 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 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 Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register 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 triage nurse Teaching qualification ALS and PALS Clinical 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 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 Millgate Healthcare Partnership Address 119 Manchester Rd Denton Manchester M34 3RA Employer's website https://www.millgatehealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)