ANP
| Posting date: | 12 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, NW2 5HA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3540-25-0003 |
Summary
Job summary The post holder is an experienced nurse who acting within their professional boundaries will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking clinical assessment diagnosis treatment and evaluation of care They will demonstrate safe clinical decision making and expert care including assessment and diagnostic skills for patients within the general practice The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision making process They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and providing nurse leadership as required Key responsibilities Clinical practice Assess diagnose plan implement and evaluate treatment interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly Assess diagnose plan implement and evaluate interventions and treatments for patients with complex needs Proactively identify diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition as appropriate Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions integrating both drug and non drug based treatment methods into a management plan Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols and within scope of practice Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication on medication regimens side effects and interactions Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex urgent or emergency situations including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self care Communication Use and demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding cultural background and preferred ways of communicating Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication