Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job Purpose:To provide a high-quality service to the patients of the Practice; diagnosing and prescribing treatments and drugs while working within defined procedures and policies. Duties and Responsibilities Clinical 1.Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their healthcare needs 2.Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, referral and discharge as appropriate and deliver key elements of NSFs, providing public health, health protection and promotion programmes that improve health and reduce inequalities 3.Ensure significant events are reported using Practice procedures Administration 4.To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed templates and Read Codes 5.To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects 6.To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans General 7.To maintain own 3 yearly registration with the NMC 8.To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct 9.To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Primary Health Care Team staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure that all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to 10.To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice 11.To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice 12.Attend and participate in staff meetings 13.Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose:To provide a high-quality service to the patients of the Practice; diagnosing and prescribing treatments and drugs while working within defined procedures and policies. Duties and Responsibilities Clinical 1.Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their healthcare needs 2.Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, referral and discharge as appropriate and deliver key elements of NSFs, providing public health, health protection and promotion programmes that improve health and reduce inequalities 3.Ensure significant events are reported using Practice procedures Administration 4.To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed templates and Read Codes 5.To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects 6.To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans General 7.To maintain own 3 yearly registration with the NMC 8.To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct 9.To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Primary Health Care Team staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure that all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to 10.To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice 11.To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice 12.Attend and participate in staff meetings 13.Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time