Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and committed Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our friendly and supportive team at Becontree Medical Centre. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, supported by our experienced clinical and administrative teams. You will use EMIS Web to manage patient care, prescribe independently within your scope of practice, review investigations, make appropriate referrals and contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.
Main duties of the job:
- Provide high-quality, patient-centred care through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.
- Work autonomously to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with acute illnesses, minor injuries and long-term conditions within the ANP's scope of practice.
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, including history taking, physical examination and clinical decision-making.
- Prescribe medications safely and effectively as an Independent Prescriber, in accordance with local and national guidance.
- Manage urgent and same-day patient presentations, identifying red flags and escalating or referring patients where clinically indicated.
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment and management plans.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web.
- Undertake appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide health promotion, disease prevention and patient education to support self-management.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated patient care.
- Participate in meetings, audit, quality improvement and significant event reviews.
- Support safeguarding, clinical governance, infection prevention and patient safety requirements.
- Contribute to QOF, Enhanced Services and wider practice development within the scope of the role.
- Maintain professional competence, clinical supervision and reflective practice.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, protected CPD, a supportive working environment, free onsite parking and excellent public transport links.
Becontree Medical Centre is a well-established GP Partnership providing high-quality NHS primary care services to over 8500 registered patients within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Our experienced multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators and an experienced administrative and management team. Together, we work to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop professionally through regular clinical meetings, continuing professional development and shared learning.