About this role
Job summary
Join Our Growing TeamWoodbank Surgery is a thriving and progressive GP practice serving approximately 7,300 patients. Due to continued growth and increasing patient demand, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Primary Care clinician to play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care while helping to shape the future of a growing practice. We pride ourselves on providing excellent care to our patients while maintaining a positive, collaborative and rewarding working environment for our staff.
Main duties of the job
The RoleAs an ANP/ACP, you will work autonomously and as part of our multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality clinical care for our patients.
Key responsibilities will include:
Assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditionsProviding same-day and urgent care appointmentsDeveloping management plans and delivering evidence-based treatmentPrescribing safely and effectively within your scope of practiceWorking collaboratively with GPs, nurses and the wider practice teamSupporting clinical quality improvement and service development initiativesDelivering outstanding patient-centred care
About us
At Woodbank Surgery, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We offer:
A welcoming, supportive and friendly team cultureA well-established and growing patient populationOn-site parkingHealth Shield healthcare benefitsFlexible working arrangements consideredOpportunities for professional development and trainingA modern and forward-thinking approach to Primary CareA workplace where your ideas, experience and expertise are valuedThe chance to make a real difference to patient care within the local community
Job description Job responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesIndependently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and complex health needs.Provide evidence-based treatment, advice and health education.Prescribe medication safely and appropriately within professional competence.Manage acute illness, minor ailments and long-term conditions.Request, interpret and act upon investigations and diagnostic tests.Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide integrated care.Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and service development.Support the practice in achieving high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Ability to independently manage a broad range of clinical presentations. Sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines. Strong clinical decision-making and risk management skills. Excellent consultation and communication skills. Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a busy environment. High standards of record keeping and clinical documentation. Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults. Commitment to confidentiality, information governance and professional standards.
Desirable
Knowledge of current NHS and Primary Care developments. Experience of quality improvement methodologies. Understanding of population health management and preventative care approaches.
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 Woodbank Surgery
Address Woodbank Surgery
2 Hunstanton Drive
Brandlesholme, Bury
Lancashire
BL8 1EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.woodbanksurgery.nhs.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)