Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will work as an autonomous practitioner within Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice, providing high-quality clinical care to our patient population. The post holder will assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute and long-term conditions, using advanced clinical skills and professional judgement. The ANP will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to improve patient access, outcomes and experience. As a training practice, we are committed to supporting learning, development and the future NHS workforce. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive learning environment and support the continued development of clinical services within the practice. The role requires a highly skilled and motivated clinician who is committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care • Work autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat patients within your scope of practice. • Manage a range of acute presentations and long-term conditions. • Undertake clinical assessments, examinations and reviews. • Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans. • Prescribe medications safely in line with current legislation and professional guidance. • Provide advice on health promotion, prevention and self-management. • Recognise and manage patients who are deteriorating or require urgent intervention. • Make appropriate referrals and follow agreed clinical pathways. • Provide appropriate follow-up and continuity of care where required. • Support the management of patients with complex health needs. Patient Care and Communication • Provide compassionate, person-centred care that respects patients needs and preferences. • Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers. • Support patients to make informed decisions about their health. • Ensure patients receive appropriate information, advice and support. • Maintain confidentiality at all times in line with professional and organisational requirements. Team Working • Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals and the wider practice team. • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions. • Provide support and advice to colleagues where appropriate. • Contribute to the development and improvement of practice services. • Support a positive team culture focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement. Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement • Maintain accurate and timely clinical records. • Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement activities. • Follow practice policies, procedures and clinical guidelines. • Support the delivery of safe and effective services in line with CQC requirements. • Identify areas for improvement and contribute to service development. • Maintain professional registration and undertake relevant training and development. Training and DevelopmentAs a training practice, the post holder will be expected to support a learning culture within the practice by: • Sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues where appropriate. • Supporting learners and trainees within the clinical environment. • Participating in teaching and supervision activities where appropriate. • Keeping up to date with developments in primary care and advanced clinical practice. Professional ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will: • Work within their professional scope of practice and maintain appropriate competence. • Maintain registration with the relevant professional body. • Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) requirements. • Follow professional codes of conduct and standards. • Take responsibility for their own clinical decisions and actions. • Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of care and employment. Job description Job responsibilities The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will work as an autonomous practitioner within Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice, providing high-quality clinical care to our patient population. The post holder will assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute and long-term conditions, using advanced clinical skills and professional judgement. The ANP will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to improve patient access, outcomes and experience. As a training practice, we are committed to supporting learning, development and the future NHS workforce. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive learning environment and support the continued development of clinical services within the practice. The role requires a highly skilled and motivated clinician who is committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care • Work autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat patients within your scope of practice. • Manage a range of acute presentations and long-term conditions. • Undertake clinical assessments, examinations and reviews. • Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans. • Prescribe medications safely in line with current legislation and professional guidance. • Provide advice on health promotion, prevention and self-management. • Recognise and manage patients who are deteriorating or require urgent intervention. • Make appropriate referrals and follow agreed clinical pathways. • Provide appropriate follow-up and continuity of care where required. • Support the management of patients with complex health needs. Patient Care and Communication • Provide compassionate, person-centred care that respects patients needs and preferences. • Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers. • Support patients to make informed decisions about their health. • Ensure patients receive appropriate information, advice and support. • Maintain confidentiality at all times in line with professional and organisational requirements. Team Working • Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals and the wider practice team. • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions. • Provide support and advice to colleagues where appropriate. • Contribute to the development and improvement of practice services. • Support a positive team culture focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement. Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement • Maintain accurate and timely clinical records. • Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement activities. • Follow practice policies, procedures and clinical guidelines. • Support the delivery of safe and effective services in line with CQC requirements. • Identify areas for improvement and contribute to service development. • Maintain professional registration and undertake relevant training and development. Training and DevelopmentAs a training practice, the post holder will be expected to support a learning culture within the practice by: • Sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues where appropriate. • Supporting learners and trainees within the clinical environment. • Participating in teaching and supervision activities where appropriate. • Keeping up to date with developments in primary care and advanced clinical practice. Professional ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will: • Work within their professional scope of practice and maintain appropriate competence. • Maintain registration with the relevant professional body. • Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) requirements. • Follow professional codes of conduct and standards. • Take responsibility for their own clinical decisions and actions. • Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of care and employment.