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Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Primary Care As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will manage patients presenting with same-day and urgent clinical needs. You will work autonomously within a clearly defined scope of practice using your advanced clinical reasoning, diagnostic, and prescribing skills to deliver efficient, safe, and high-quality care under the professional supervision of our Chief Medical Officer (GP), with access to peer ANP and ACP networks for case discussion, reflective practice, and supervision. Youll assess, diagnose, and manage undifferentiated presentations (largely acute minor illnesses), including identifying red flags and initiating appropriate treatment or referrals. Main duties of the job Clinical Practice - Provide rapid access same-day and acute illness consultations (15-minute appointments). - Assess, triage, and diagnose undifferentiated and complex presentations. - Undertake advanced clinical assessment, including history-taking, examination, and diagnostic interpretation. - Identify red flags and escalates or refer appropriately. - Initiate and manage treatment, including prescribing and non-pharmacological interventions. - Deliver evidence-based care aligned with NICE and local pathways. - Provide safe follow-up, safety-netting, and patient education. - Support and guide clinical colleagues, including First Contact Practitioners and nursing staff. Evidence, Research, and Development - Contribute to service development and quality improvement projects. - Act as a clinical role model within the MDT, supporting professional development and reflective practice. - Record activity and outcomes in line with reporting requirements. - Support education and CPD supervision for multidisciplinary colleagues. - Maintain and evidence an ongoing portfolio aligned with the HEE Four Pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice. - Engage in continuous reflection, peer supervision, and CPD to sustain capability at an advanced level. About us Founded in August 2020, Primary Care Physio has scaled rapidly and is one of the fastest-growing clinical service providers in the UK. Underpinned by our reputation for quality and sustainable care, we have already been established as England's largest national specialist ARRS clinical service provider who is purely focused on supporting NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and their GP practices to deliver high-quality and tech-enabled NHS primary care clinical solutions. Our services are recognised as best-in-class for our industry, recently winning the 'Best in Primary Care & Diagnostics' LaingBuisson 2023 award. Through our talented employed team of over nearly 400 employed First Contact Practitioners, Nurses & Advanced Practitioners, who are supported by experienced and Health Education England-trained clinical supervisors, we have been commissioned by c 200 NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to deliver an integrated and local managed clinical service. We now serve 1000+ GP practices and a patient population of over 9 million. We conduct over 1 million patient consultation appointments per year. You can find out more about our team here: https://primarycarephysio.co.uk/pages/management-team You can read what our team have to say about us here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574534 Job responsibilities Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality, same-day patient care at the front line of primary care? Were looking for a highly skilled Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our innovative, multidisciplinary team. Working under the professional supervision of our Chief Medical Officer (GP), youll be the first point of contact for adult patients presenting with acute illness or undifferentiated symptoms - helping people access timely, effective, and person-centred care within a 15-minute appointment model. Youll work alongside GPs, Physiotherapists, Clinical Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, Social Prescribers, and other allied professionals to offer evidence based joinedup care that puts patients first. Together, were rethinking how acute care is managed in General Practice and we want you to be part of it. Who We Are Founded in August 2020, Primary Care Physio has scaled rapidly and is one of the fastest-growing clinical service providers in the UK. Underpinned by our reputation for quality and sustainable care, we have already been established as England's largest national specialist ARRS clinical service provider who is purely focused on supporting NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and their GP practices to deliver high-quality and tech-enabled NHS primary care clinical solutions. Our services are recognised as best-in-class for our industry, recently winning the 'Best in Primary Care & Diagnostics' LaingBuisson 2023 award. Through our talented employed team of over nearly 400 employed First Contact Practitioners, Nurses & Advanced Practitioners, who are supported by experienced and Health Education England-trained clinical supervisors, we have been commissioned by c 200 NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to deliver an integrated and local managed clinical service. We now serve 1000+ GP practices and a patient population of over 9 million. We conduct over 1 million patient consultation appointments per year. You can find out more about our team here: https://primarycarephysio.co.uk/pages/management-team You can read what our team have to say about us here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574534 Role Profile As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will manage patients presenting with same-day and urgent clinical needs. You will work autonomously within a clearly defined scope of practice using your advanced clinical reasoning, diagnostic, and prescribing skills to deliver efficient, safe, and high-quality care under the professional supervision of our Chief Medical Officer (GP), with access to peer ANP and ACP networks for case discussion, reflective practice, and supervision. Youll assess, diagnose, and manage undifferentiated presentations (largely acute minor illnesses), including identifying red flags and initiating appropriate treatment or referrals. Clinical Practice - Provide rapid access same-day and acute illness consultations (15-minute appointments). - Assess, triage, and diagnose undifferentiated and complex presentations. - Undertake advanced clinical assessment, including history-taking, examination, and diagnostic interpretation. - Identify red flags and escalates or refer appropriately. - Initiate and manage treatment, including prescribing and non-pharmacological interventions. - Deliver evidence-based care aligned with NICE and local pathways. - Provide safe follow-up, safety-netting, and patient education. - Support and guide clinical colleagues, including First Contact Practitioners and nursing staff. Evidence, Research, and Development - Contribute to service development and quality improvement projects. - Act as a clinical role model within the MDT, supporting professional development and reflective practice. - Record activity and outcomes in line with reporting requirements. - Support education and CPD supervision for multidisciplinary colleagues. - Maintain and evidence an ongoing portfolio aligned with the HEE Four Pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice. - Engage in continuous reflection, peer supervision, and CPD to sustain capability at an advanced level. Leadership - Model advanced practice and professional standards consistent with CQC Mythbuster 66 expectations. - Contribute to quality improvement, audit, and clinical governance initiatives. - Work collaboratively with PCNs and practices to develop safe same-day care pathways. - Participate in incident reviews, learning events, and service development discussions. Research - Critically appraise evidence and apply it to clinical decision-making. - Contribute to local quality improvement and service evaluation initiatives. - Participate in audit cycles and share findings to improve patient outcomes. Key skills and attributes - You thrive when working under pressure and remain calm and composed in a fastpaced, changing environment. - You communicate clearly and effectively, building strong relationships with internal teams, PCNs, and external stakeholders - both verbally and in writing. - You are a natural people person and team player who enjoys motivating and supporting others to deliver highquality outcomes on time. - You take pride in running a tight ship, demonstrating strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proactive planning. - You are techsavvy, quickly learning new systems, policies, and programmes and using data confidently to inform decisionmaking and service improvements. - You excel at problemsolving, applying logical thinking to overcome challenges and implement effective solutions. - You are selfreflective and committed to continuous professional development, motivated to grow both your clinical expertise and leadership capabilities. - You understand and adhere to legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies, procedures, and codes of conduct. - You have proficiency with MS Office and other IT tools, including HR databases and digital collaboration platforms. Experience, knowledge and qualifications - Youll be a registered Nurse with the NMC. - Youll hold a Masters degree (MSc) in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent that meets the 4pillar framework (clinical practice, leadership, education, research), demonstrating capability through 1 of these routes: - Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc or ePortfolio (Supported Route) with Advanced Digital Badge; or - Currently enrolled on an accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme, with guaranteed progression; or - Enrolled on and progressed beyond the Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) stage of the ePortfolio route with supported progression to ANP role upon completion. - Youll have an Independent Prescribing (V300) qualification - Youll be able to demonstrate proven experience of applying advanced clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills across a broad range of presentations in practice. - Youll have excellent communication, triage and consultation skills. - Youll be able to work independently while contributing to a wider MDT. - Youll have an uptodate CPD portfolio demonstrating that you have knowledge of the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework and able to demonstrate your ability to operate at advanced level practice. - You have experience working within or alongside a GP practice (desirable). This role profile is not exhaustive and you may be directed to complete other tasks as required. These duties will always be reasonable and deemed within the expectations of your position. General Terms (applicable to all Primary Care Physio posts) - Ensure that your conduct does not fall below the standards detailed in Primary Care Physios Code of Conduct. - To safeguard Children and Adults and to act on any concerns to ensure that each situation is appropriately assessed and investigated. - Adhere to all Primary Care Physios policies and procedures. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Primary Care Physio (PCP) welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments and support throughout the recruitment process. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability or longterm health condition, please contact [email protected] Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Primary Care Physio (PCP) is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants or those with longterm health conditions throughout the recruitment and employment lifecycle. This supports: - Equality Act 2010 (reasonable adjustments duty) - NHS People Promise (Belonging, Compassionate and Inclusive) Person Specification Qualifications - Registered Nurse (RN) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) - Independent Prescribing qualification (V300) must be active and valid - Demonstrated competence across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice as defined by Health Education England: - Clinical Practice - Leadership and Management - Education - Research Experience - Proven experience applying advanced clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills across a broad range of presentations in practice - Excellent communication, triage, and consultation skills - Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider MDT - An uptodate CPD portfolio demonstrating knowledge of the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework, and the ability to operate at an advanced level of practice - Where possible, reasonable adjustments will be considered to enable applicants to meet the requirements of the role. - You will have experience working within or alongside a GP practice 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr