Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Key Responsibilities

• The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice, providing high-quality clinical care to patients registered at the practice. The post holder will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care for patients presenting with a wide range of undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. The ANP will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective, and responsive primary care services.

• Provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with acute and chronic conditions
• Manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illnesses
• Prescribe medications independently in accordance with prescribing regulations and practice protocols
• Undertake clinical decision-making and risk management in complex situations
• Deliver evidence-based care in line with national and local guidelines
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care or other services

• Support same-day access clinics and triage systems
• Contribute to improving patient access and flow within the practice
• Participate in the management of long-term conditions where appropriate
• Promote health education and self-management to patients

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and administrative staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
• Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues where appropriate
• Contribute to the development of integrated working within the Primary Care Network (PCN)

• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and practice development
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and governance activities
• Support the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets
• Assist in the development and implementation of practice policies and protocols

• Maintain own professional development and revalidation requirements
• Participate in clinical supervision and appraisal processes
• Support the training and mentorship of junior staff and students where appropriate

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with legal and professional standards
• Adhere to NMC Code of Conduct and practice policies
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, and information governance requirements
• Participate in significant event reviews and incident reporting

• Work within the scope of professional practice and competencies
• Maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Ensure continued professional development in line with role requirements
• Act as a role model for high standards of clinical care and professionalism

• Contribute to a positive and supportive working environment
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as delegated by the Practice Manager or GP Partners

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended in line with service needs following consultation with the post holder.