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Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 05 Chwefror 2025
Cyflog: £29.28 yr awr
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: £29.28 an hour
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 28 Chwefror 2025
Lleoliad: Chippenham, SN15 1HP
Cwmni: NHS Jobs
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: M0052-25-0002

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Job summary The post holder will be responsible for providing advanced practice consultations to the registered PCN population The post holder will be a highly competent, visible and experienced autonomous practitioner who uses specialist knowledge and advanced skills to support the PCN Population. The post holder will work under the supervision of our Clinical Directors Main duties and responsibilities Clinical As part of the multi-disciplinary team, and under the non-direct supervision of the PCN Clinical Directors, the post-holder will utilise their advanced knowledge and skills to: Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and inventions of the PCN population Under-take advanced physical and mental health examination as indicated by the patients condition; analysing complex clinical signs and investigating results to consider differential diagnoses and diagnose conditions, initiating any treatment as required Perform accurate clinical procedures appropriate to the history and examination of the patient, including further invasive testing, diagnostics and treatments requiring highly developed skills and precision within their competence Request investigations such as blood, urine and other laboratory tests, electrocardiographs (ECGs), ultrasound scans, x-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans in accordance with regulations and as local policy allows Analyse and respond to highly complex information from multiple sources in making clinical judgements and decisions regarding diagnoses, treatments, and management plans. This may involve responding to conflicting views and opinions, seeking advice when scope of practice is exceeded Undertake the role of Independent Prescriber within the clinical setting of PCN and in line with the practice and national policy guidance Lead the development of non-medical prescribing within the wider non-medical prescribing team Integrate both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment in patient care/management plans Assess patients with mental health needs and refer to appropriate services within locally agreed policy Produce accurate and complete documentation and patient records consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Receive, process and communicate highly complex information requiring persuasive, motivational, reassuring and empathetic communication skills to maximise co-operation with care and treatment programmes, often about complex, sensitive and potentially distressing information Anticipate and effectively respond to barriers to communication, ensuring patients, families and carers are kept fully informed and consent to treatment and care plans is maintained. This may include managing and reconciling inter and intra-professional differences of opinion Act as a resource for primary care staff advising on practice, primary care network, integrated care area and national policy, procedures and guidelines ensuring patient safety and clinical governance Understand and apply the legal safeguarding framework that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused adults/children and be aware of statutory vulnerable patients health procedures and Primary Care guidance. Ensure appropriate referral if required Freedom to act Work autonomously making highly complex clinical decisions with minimal supervision from PCN working local and national policies and being responsible for how these policies are interpreted Autonomously assess patients; receive and make referrals; assess order, interpret, and act upon investigate tests; consider differential diagnosis; evaluate, treat, plan, refer and discharge patients/clients Managerial Work in a partnership with the existing PCN team driving development and change Support staff development in order to maximise potential, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice Possess effective time management and personal organisation skills Develop and contribute to local guidelines, interpreting and adapting national protocols and standards to enhance patient care and safety Education and Research Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participation in clinical and professional supervision and maintaining awareness of relevant research evidence Develop education in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that all patient care is based on current research and best practice Act as a constant source of clinical and theoretical knowledge for all grades and disciplines of staff as well as patients and their significant others, providing support and clinical advice Responsible for initiating and developing research and development programmes or activities Teach and support Nursing, Medical and other members of the multi-disciplinary team Professional Responsibility Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC/HCPC (Health Care Professionals Council) Take every opportunity to expand ones practice in line with the principles contained within their professions Code of Conduct (or equivalent). Identify personal career development pathway Ensure that all elements contained within their professions Code of Conduct are adhered to and, in particular, those relating to professional accountability and revalidation Through supervision and mentorship, identify personal learning needs; participating in personal continuing education and other activities to promote ones own personal growth Develop and further clinical knowledge and professional skills through relevant training and study Adhere to occupational health guidelines at all times Work on own initiative, independently as a team. Read and interpret policy documentation, sometimes of a clinical nature requiring periods of intense concentration Knowledge, skills and experience required Knowledge and skills University qualification in autonomous practice/clinical skills (eg University Advanced Clinical Practice Masters/Advanced Clinical Skills PG Cert) Non-medical prescribing qualification Completion of relevant extended role scope competencies Experience Significant clinical practice experience, including experience of working with PCN population Clinical leadership experience Audit or research experience Teaching and education experience Communications and working relationships Ensures that privacy, dignity, and confidentiality is maintained in all aspects and levels of communication especially pertaining to patients, carers, and staff Demonstrates a sensitive and empathetic communication style to build trusting relationships, ensuring patients are fully informed and consent to treatment. Facilitates communication between patients, their relatives, and the multi-professional team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders that results in clear responsibilities being identified and ensures that care is delivered both effectively and efficiently. Actively involves patients, their relatives and carers in their treatment and encourages others to enable individuals to assist in their own recovery. Communicates highly sensitive/difficult information and subsequently supports patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues as appropriate. Imparts distressing news to patients/relatives in considerate and professional manner. Communicates proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment/discharge plans of patients and ensures accurate records are maintained by self and all other staff. Leads and supports others in co-ordinating the discharge process and ensures written and verbal advice is available to patients, their relatives, and carers. Other The post holder must comply with all practice policies and procedures The post holder must work within infection control guidelines to ensure that work methods do not constitute a risk of infection either to the health care professional, to the client or to any persons working/visiting the practice premises.