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Firth Park Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Prescribing Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a great opportunity to work in a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice with a strong focus on patient care.The candidate will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the General Practice.The right candidate will work as part of a clinical team which includes GPs and other ANPs in managing acute daily demand.To work collaboratively with the practice team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.Main duties of the job Competitive pay: £30 per hourAbout the Role: You will see acute, on-the-day patients, triaged by one of our GPs, supporting our clinical team in delivering high-quality care.To work collaboratively with the practice team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.About us Firth Park is an inner-city practice, serving the local community of the S5 and S4 areas.Our mission statement is to offer high-quality, equitable, sustainable community-based healthcare.Firth Park Surgery cares for over 10,500 patients, with a rich global cultural heritage. This is supported by an interpreter team and bilingual staff.Both formal and informal communication are important parts of how our practice runs.We pride ourselves on delivering excellent patient care and supporting trainees from all disciplines. The practice has a long history of supporting staff development and facilitating professional aspirations.Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities:Clinical Practice:Provide autonomous care, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment for patients presenting with undifferentiated or complex conditions.Patient Management:Manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating various treatment methods, and prescribe medications within your scope of practice.Health Promotion:Support patients in adopting health promotion strategies and apply principles of self-care.Collaboration:Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, to deliver comprehensive primary healthcare services.Care Home Support:Provide care to housebound patients and those living in care homes, including conducting ward rounds and liaising with care home staff.Administrative Duties:Engage in administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate patient records, participating in audits, and supporting the development and implementation of practice policies.Essential Qualifications and Experience:Registered Nurse:Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).Advanced Clinical Skills:Demonstrated advanced clinical decision-making, assessment, and management skills.Prescribing Qualification:Independent prescribing qualification (e.g., V300) and experience in prescribing medications safely and effectively.Education:Evidence of continued professional development, including relevant postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MSc in Advanced Practice).Specialist Training:Qualifications in areas such as minor illness, advanced physical assessment, or chronic disease management.IT Proficiency:Familiarity with clinical systems (e.g., EMIS) and proficiency in using electronic patient records.Person Specification QualificationsAdvanced Nurse/Practitioner MSc/Post Grad Diploma with evidence of clinical competencies sign-off.Non-nursing candidates with relevant qualifications and clinical skills are also welcome.Level 7 Module of Advanced Clinical Assessment and Management (30 credits).Prescribing qualification and confidence in managing a variety of acute presentations.Proactive, compassionate, and patient-centred attitude.Experience working in primary care and in a GP practice.Knowledge of the EMIS system.Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach.ExperienceCurrent registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).Proven advanced clinical decision-making, assessment, and management skills.Experience in prescribing medications safely and effectively (e.g., V300).Postgraduate qualifications such as MSc in Advanced Practice.Primary care and GP practice experience.Familiarity with EMIS.Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.#J-18808-Ljbffr