Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS

  • South East London
  • £61,403-67,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
We have an exciting opportunity for Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join our team on a full time basis at the Staunton Group Practice.The post is for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment including prescribing and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate skills, for patients within the general practice.The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. To work at this level NMC requirement for advanced practice must be met.
  • You will need to be a prescriber
  • Deal with Complex patient reviews/assessment
  • Manage patients with long term conditions such as diabetes and COPD.
  • Evaluate treatment plans
  • Diagnosis of acute and chronic conditions and infections
  • Treat minor illness
  • Prescribe and review medication
  • Advise on prescribed medication
  • Manage conditions holistically
  • Refer patients for necessarily follow up consultations.
Main duties of the jobMain duties of the job
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Provide management support and leadership to the practice nurse team, including appraisals, plus training and development
About usThe Hurley Group is an NHS organisation that runs a number of GP practices, walk in and urgent care centres across London. We have been providing patient-centred care since 1969, working within some of the UKs most deprived communities.The Hurley Group is an NHS organization that runs a number of GP practices, walk in and urgent care centers across London. We have been providing patient-centered care since 1969, working within some of the UKs most deprived communities.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£61,403 to £67,000 a year Depending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberA1199-25-0052Job locationsWaldron Health CentreAmersham ValeLondonSE14 6LDJob descriptionJob responsibilities
  • To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
  • To be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure. In order to work at this level the post holder must be a registered general nurse (currently registered the Nursing & Midwifery Council), have a recognised NP qualification (minimum of degree level or equivalent) and be an independent Nurse Prescriber.
  • To act as an autonomous practitioner working independently and in conjunction with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within primary care initiating direct referrals as appropriate.
  • Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues, with a holistic approach, and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.
  • To develop new and innovative concepts, models, methods and practices to deliver new and improved primary care services to meet the needs of the practice and PCT population.
  • To provide education and training to other staff and students.
  • Will act within their own boundaries of competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice to work as an autonomous practitioner
  • Provide expert professional clinical advice and care to patients face to face, telephone consultations, and home visits ensuring clinical safety and excellence.
  • The post holder will use skills, knowledge and competencies as a qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner including prescribing and take responsiblilty and accountability for managing caseloads for treatments and referrals.
The post holder will be responsible for the line management of the Practice Nursing team. (The Practice Nursing team includes the HCAs Job descriptionJob responsibilities
  • To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
  • To be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure. In order to work at this level the post holder must be a registered general nurse (currently registered the Nursing & Midwifery Council), have a recognised NP qualification (minimum of degree level or equivalent) and be an independent Nurse Prescriber.
  • To act as an autonomous practitioner working independently and in conjunction with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending within primary care initiating direct referrals as appropriate.
  • Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues, with a holistic approach, and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.
  • To develop new and innovative concepts, models, methods and practices to deliver new and improved primary care services to meet the needs of the practice and PCT population.
  • To provide education and training to other staff and students.
  • Will act within their own boundaries of competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice to work as an autonomous practitioner
  • Provide expert professional clinical advice and care to patients face to face, telephone consultations, and home visits ensuring clinical safety and excellence.
  • The post holder will use skills, knowledge and competencies as a qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner including prescribing and take responsiblilty and accountability for managing caseloads for treatments and referrals.
The post holder will be responsible for the line management of the Practice Nursing team. (The Practice Nursing team includes the HCAsPerson SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role
  • Audit
  • Research
  • Nurse prescribing
Desirable
  • Working with community development initiatives
  • Health needs assessment
  • Experience of working within a primary care or General Practice
  • Experience of case management
  • Nurse led triage
QualificationsEssential
  • Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent
  • Relevant nursing/health degree
  • Mentor/teaching qualification
  • Clinical supervision training
  • Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
  • Long term conditions qualification
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role
  • Audit
  • Research
  • Nurse prescribing
Desirable
  • Working with community development initiatives
  • Health needs assessment
  • Experience of working within a primary care or General Practice
  • Experience of case management
  • Nurse led triage
QualificationsEssential
  • Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent
  • Relevant nursing/health degree
  • Mentor/teaching qualification
  • Clinical supervision training
  • Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
  • Long term conditions qualification

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