Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ANP/ACP)

Job title:

Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ANP/ACP)

Company

NHS

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our friendly and progressive team at Pendleside Medical Practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, well-established training practice, providing high-quality care to our patient population.What We Offer:Flexible part-time hours: 4 to 8 sessions per week (20-37.5 hours)A collaborative, multi-disciplinary team with strong clinical supportOutstanding CQC rating and consistently high QOF performanceActive involvement in the Ribblesdale Primary Care NetworkA role based in beautiful Clitheroe, serving over 11,800 patientsMain duties of the jobWorking autonomously within your professional scope, you’ll provide care across the full patient pathway from history taking and clinical assessment to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. You’ll handle acute, same-day care via face-to-face and telephone consultations, and contribute to chronic disease management, proactive care planning, and liaison with external partners.We are especially interested in candidates with a passion forpalliative care and supporting care home residents.A portion of this role will involve conducting regular ward rounds at our three local care homes.About usPendleside Medical Practice is a well-respected, training GP practice located in the picturesque market town of Clitheroe. Our team includes 7 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 1 ANP, 2 Physician Associates, and excellent nursing and admin teams. We pride ourselves on a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional development.We are a key part of the Ribblesdale PCN, collaborating with nearby practices to improve local health outcomes.DetailsDate posted06 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference numberA1508-25-0000Job locationsRailway View RoadClitheroeLancashireBB7 2JGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob ResponsibilitiesClinical Nursing Practice

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.
• Carries out clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.

Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

• Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.

Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.

• Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.

Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
• Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.

Care ManagementCommunicates confidential and sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers in relation to their condition.Provide highly specialised care advice beyond the scope of normal Nursing practice e.g. care treatment plans, making referrals as appropriate (including fast track referrals).Contribute to local and national practice targets clinical remit e.g. QOF, prescribing incentive scheme, National benchmarking.To monitor and meet care outcomes against standards and recommend or initiate changes as necessary.Health ImprovementManagement of health screening programmes and ensures other team members are aware of health priorities and screening objectives and programmes.Innovation in practice to meet ongoing demands on the practices delivery of care.Improve health outcomes for patients by introducing new developments, and can demonstrate them as reports and presentations where appropriate.Supports practitioners in reporting the practice population to promote health improvement and disease prevention.Makes referrals to appropriate agencies (statutory and voluntary) where necessaryProviding assessment, screening services and health education advice.Providing assessment, screening services, health education advice:Administration and professional responsibilities

• Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedure.
• Accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes
• Ensure clinical systems kept up to date, recording and/or amending accurate details
• Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob ResponsibilitiesClinical Nursing Practice

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.
• Carries out clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.

Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

• Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.

Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.

• Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.

Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
• Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.

Care ManagementCommunicates confidential and sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers in relation to their condition.Provide highly specialised care advice beyond the scope of normal Nursing practice e.g. care treatment plans, making referrals as appropriate (including fast track referrals).Contribute to local and national practice targets clinical remit e.g. QOF, prescribing incentive scheme, National benchmarking.To monitor and meet care outcomes against standards and recommend or initiate changes as necessary.Health ImprovementManagement of health screening programmes and ensures other team members are aware of health priorities and screening objectives and programmes.Innovation in practice to meet ongoing demands on the practices delivery of care.Improve health outcomes for patients by introducing new developments, and can demonstrate them as reports and presentations where appropriate.Supports practitioners in reporting the practice population to promote health improvement and disease prevention.Makes referrals to appropriate agencies (statutory and voluntary) where necessaryProviding assessment, screening services and health education advice.Providing assessment, screening services, health education advice:Administration and professional responsibilities

• Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedure.
• Accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes
• Ensure clinical systems kept up to date, recording and/or amending accurate details
• Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• * MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent
• * Independent & Supplementary Prescribing qualification
• * Experience managing minor illness and injuries autonomously
• * Confident using EMIS, AccuRx, and Ardens Templates
• * Strong Clinical decision-making and communication skills
• * Experience managing Palliative care and Care Home patients
• * Experience in Women’s health including smear taking and contraception

Desirable

• * Mentor/Teaching qualifications or experience in clinical supervision
• * NMC Academic Assessor or Practice Supervisor/Assessor accreditation
• * Minor injuries qualification

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• * MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent
• * Independent & Supplementary Prescribing qualification
• * Experience managing minor illness and injuries autonomously
• * Confident using EMIS, AccuRx, and Ardens Templates
• * Strong Clinical decision-making and communication skills
• * Experience managing Palliative care and Care Home patients
• * Experience in Women’s health including smear taking and contraception

Desirable

• * Mentor/Teaching qualifications or experience in clinical supervision
• * NMC Academic Assessor or Practice Supervisor/Assessor accreditation
• * Minor injuries qualification

Expected salary

Location

Clitheroe, Lancashire

Job date

Sat, 10 May 2025 23:19:10 GMT

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