About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join Glossop Primary Care Network (PCN) for 30 hours per week, working across our four GP practices. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting accessible, efficient primary care services for our local community.
Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with a wide range of acute and long-term conditions. By working across all four practices, you will help ensure consistency of care, share clinical expertise and contribute to the PCNs commitment to integrated, proactive and equitable healthcare. You will undertake clinics within our practices and, when requested by practice, complete home visits within the community. Flexibility in this role is key.
Please note that we may close earlier than the listed closing date due to the high number of applications received.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) provides autonomous, evidence-based clinical care for patients presenting with acute illness, minor injury and long-term conditions. Key responsibilities include undertaking comprehensive assessments, diagnosing and managing health conditions, requesting and interpreting diagnostic investigations, prescribing medication where qualified, and developing personalised treatment plans within clinics and home visits.
The ANP works collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, provides health promotion and preventative care, supports the management of complex patients, contributes to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and maintains accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
About us
Glossop Primary Care Network (PCN) brings together four forward-thinking GP practices, working in partnership to deliver high-quality, integrated healthcare to a population of approximately 34,000 patients. Set on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Glossop offers the perfect balance of rewarding professional opportunities and an excellent quality of life, with easy access to both Manchester and Sheffield.
At Glossop PCN, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, first contact physiotherapists, mental health practitioners, social prescribing link workers and other healthcare professionals, all working together to provide innovative, patient-centred care.
We are committed to developing our workforce by offering a supportive learning environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to shape new models of care. Whether you are looking to expand your clinical expertise, take on leadership opportunities or contribute to service improvement, Glossop PCN provides an environment where your ideas are valued and your career can thrive.
Joining Glossop PCN means becoming part of a welcoming, ambitious and supportive team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our local community while embracing innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment at first point of contact by attending to patients according to their needs either in the practice sites or patients homes. Act as an autonomous clinician, with the support and guidance from the GPs
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.
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking and initiate appropriate treatment and / or referral, including admission to hospital if required.
Signpost appropriately to other services in the identified healthcare pathway and to refer patients to appropriate care settings, within locally agreed healthcare pathways.
Maintain accurate and systematic documentation of patient interactions and clinical care provided, including adverse events.
Advice and support members of the public on healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention.
Provide clinical advice to other members of the team where appropriate.
Support the GPs in other duties as required for example assisting with ECGs or other nursing duties where a nurse is not available.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Advanced clinical assessment within clinics and home visits; Diagnostic reasoning; Prescribing; Communication; Leadership; IT skills; Evidence of excellent clinical record keeping; Ability to support patients during acute episodes of illness and to self-manage long term conditions where feasible; Flexibility, ability to adapt as per the requirements of practice and PCN; Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Desirable
Evidence of excellent communication skills including diplomatic and negotiation skills
Experience Essential
Significant post-registration experience in primary care, community, or acute settings; proven ability to work flexibly to suit the needs of the practices; proven ability to work autonomously.
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of health and social care processes Understanding of social determinants of health and how these can be addressed with patients High levels of health literacy Awareness of local services and resources for individuals, carers and families
Desirable
Knowledge of a range of technology and digital tools that can be used support health and wellbeing Sound understanding of disease prevention (primary, secondary and tertiary) and how patients can build prevention into their lifestyle Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and EMIS
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration; MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice;
Desirable
Non-medical prescribing qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Glossop Health Team (Glossop Primary Care Network)
Address 15a Pennine Road
Simmondley
Glossop
Derbyshire
SK13 6NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.simmondleymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)