Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Springhead Health

The closing date is 31 July 2024

Job summary

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, you should consider working for us as an advanced nurse practitioner (ANP). Our organisation is committed to providing high-quality patient care, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. As an ANP practitioner with us, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to innovative healthcare practices. Joining our team will not only enhance your clinical skills and knowledge but also allow you to grow and succeed in your career. We value our employees and are dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, compassion, and respect. Come be a part of our dynamic team and help us transform healthcare for the better.

Main duties of the job

- Conducting comprehensive assessments of patients, including physical examinations, medical history reviews, and diagnostic tests

- Formulating and implementing treatment plans, including prescribing medications, interpreting test results, and providing ongoing patient education and support

- Managing and coordinating care for patients with complex or chronic conditions, working closely with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers

- Participating in quality improvement initiatives, research projects, and professional development activities to continuously enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes

About us

Our healthcare organisation is dedicated to providing compassionate and innovative care to our community. We are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference in the lives of our patients. As an ANP with us, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and the chance to work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are passionate about improving patient care. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services and make a positive impact on the health and well-being of those we serve. Apply now to become a part of our team!

Date posted

15 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1843-24-0004

Job locations

Fleet Health Campus

Vale Road

Northfleet

Kent

DA11 8BZ

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:

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 registers

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

hh. On a rotational basis, undertake duty roles. During your assigned duty times you must be onsite and available.