Advanced Nurse Practitioner inStoke-On-Trent inStoke-On-Trent PUBLISHED 19 DEC 2023

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The following are the core responsibilities of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

b. Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice

c. Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients

d. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health

e. Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

f. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.)

g. Provide specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception, etc.

h. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens

i. Provide travel medicine services

j. Request pathology services as necessary

k. Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required

l. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

m. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

n. Ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

o. Maintain chronic disease registers

p. Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics

q. Develop, implement and embed well man clinics

r. Develop, implement and embed travel clinics

s. Develop, implement and embed an effective call/recall system

t. Be responsible for the implementation of an effective immunisation programme

u. Chaperone patients where necessary

v. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

w. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

x. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

y. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

z. Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance

aa. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required

bb. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance

cc. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)

dd. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

ee. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies

ff. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

gg. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

hh. Provide supervision and support to other members of staff such as Healthcare Professionals, Practice Nurses, Nurse Associates and Nurse Practitioners

ii. Provide on the day care in room 6 in line with practice policy.

jj. Attend clinical, MDT and practice meetings

kk. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

ll. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner

In addition to the primary responsibilities, you may be requested to based on competency:

a. Deliver Routine ANP appointments in line with the criteria set out by the senior partner and maintain training standards.

b. Deliver Minor Operations in line with service specification

c. Deliver Cryotherapy in line with the service specification

d. EMD clinics

e. 6 week baby checks

f. Deliver joint injections in line with the service specification

Request imaging tests in line with IRMER specification

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner may be requested to:

a. Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycle

b. Act as the IPC lead for the practice, ensuring compliance, undertaking audit as necessary

c. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicines

d. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

e. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

f. Develop an area of specialist interest, taking the lead within the organisation

g.
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

h.
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

i. Drive the development of nursing services within the organisation, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as required

Develop practice administrative and clinical protocols in line with the needs of the patient and current legislation

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) at Brook Medical Centre plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. As a highly skilled and experienced healthcare professional, the ANP has demonstrated advanced clinical competency and expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing a broad range of health conditions. Operating autonomously, the ANP assesses patients, makes independent clinical decisions, and initiates appropriate interventions, including prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic tests. ANPs at Brook Medical Centre work closely with patients, developing long-term relationships built on trust and collaboration. By offering expert care without the need for GP referral, the ANP ensures that patients receive timely treatment, reducing delays and enhancing overall healthcare access. Additionally, the ANP evaluates treatment outcomes and refers patients to specialists or other healthcare services when necessary, ensuring comprehensive care. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide holistic, patient-focused care, empowering patients to achieve and maintain optimal health within the primary care setting.

Main Duties of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

- Develop and lead health promotion and wellbeing programmes.

- Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, creating and evaluating treatment plans.

- Provide advanced nursing care, wound care, and specialist clinics (e.g., contraception, ear syringing, travel medicine).

- Request and interpret pathology tests, and maintain accurate clinical records.

- Lead chronic disease management, including maintaining disease registers.

- Prescribe medications, deliver immunisation programmes, and manage mental health needs.

- Ensure safeguarding, supervise staff, and contribute to practice targets.

- Participate in clinical meetings and respond to clinical emergencies.