Description
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)/Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) plays a critical role in supporting virtual care by providing support and advice to remote monitoring clinicians.
The post holder will work as an experienced, autonomous Practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for patients remotely. This includes history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care, demonstrating critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process to ensure safe and expert care.
The post holder will be able to demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision making and deliver expert care, including assessment, diagnostic skills, treatment, and evaluation. They will communicate at all levels across boundaries and work closely with wider clinical team members.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high-standard, independent diagnosis and treatment for acute and complex conditions.
- Conduct patient assessments via telephone and video, supporting remote monitoring teams with vital sign data.
- Request and interpret invasive/non-invasive tests and refer patients to specialists or secondary care when needed.
- Safely prescribe medications (V300) and advise patients on drug regimens and side effects.
- Identify and manage treatment plans for chronic illnesses, empowering patients to self-manage at home.
- Prioritize urgent health problems and initiate emergency care or escalations when necessary.
- Maintain accurate electronic patient records, participate in clinical audits, and support quality improvement.
- Offer remote reassurance and advice, ensuring patient safety and comfort within their home environment.
Benefits
- Permanent contract
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
Person Specification
- Experience working in Primary Care, with significant post-registration experience
- Ability to practice within professional boundaries and adhere to regulatory standards
- Current Care Certificate
- Right to work in the UK
- Registered with a UK professional body (e.g., NMC, HCPC)
- Degree-level qualification in nursing or equivalent post-registration award
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Advanced clinical practice experience