About the role
Salary: Negotiable
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and highly motivated
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
to join our friendly and supportive clinical team at
Amersham Health Centre
.
Key responsibilities include
Clinical Practice
Undertake comprehensive history taking, clinical examination, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients across all age groups.
Assess and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated illnesses and acute presentations.
Diagnose and manage minor illnesses within own competence.
Independently prescribe medication in accordance with current legislation and local prescribing guidance.
Request, interpret, and act upon laboratory and diagnostic investigations.
Formulate appropriate management plans and arrange follow-up where required.
Refer patients appropriately to secondary care or other healthcare professionals.
Recognise and respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical records using EMIS Web.
Work within professional competence and the NMC Code at all times.
Long-Term Condition Management
Support the assessment and management of patients with long-term conditions.
Deliver evidence-based care in line with national and local clinical guidelines.
Promote self-management and patient education.
Undertake appropriate medication reviews where clinically indicated.
Health Promotion
Promote healthy lifestyles and preventative healthcare.
Provide opportunistic health education and screening advice.
Support vaccination and disease prevention initiatives where appropriate.
Multidisciplinary Working
Work collaboratively with GP Partners, salaried GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, care coordinators, social prescribers, and the wider Primary Care Network.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings where appropriate.
Support integrated patient care across community services.
Quality Improvement
Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement projects.
Contribute to the development and implementation of practice protocols and clinical pathways.
Support the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other contractual requirements.
Professional Responsibilities
Maintain professional registration and comply with NMC standards.
Participate in appraisal, mandatory training, and continuing professional development.
Keep clinical knowledge and prescribing practice up to date.
Act as a positive role model within the practice.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR, information governance, safeguarding, and infection prevention policies.
General Responsibilities
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the practice.
Participate in practice meetings and protected learning events.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.