Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Weald View Medical Practice
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We are a rural practice based in Hawkhurst, currently based across two sites and this role will be based at our Talbot Road site (previously known as Wish Valley). We are looking for an experienced ANP to join our team at Talbot Road where you will be working with a clinical team consisting of 2 Partners, a Salaried GP, Practice Nurse and HCA. We are looking for someone who can offer us two sessions a week, either one whole day or across two days.
The JD is as follows:
To provide care for the patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. To demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
Key responsibilities
Clinical practice
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation
Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
