NHS
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
- Req#: A2219-25-0003?language=en&page=248&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
- MSc/Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300).
- SystmOne experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Substantial experience in primary care or urgent care setting.
- Proven ability to work autonomously in clinical decision-making.
- Care home setting or community experience beneficial
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
- MSc/Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300).
- SystmOne experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Substantial experience in primary care or urgent care setting.
- Proven ability to work autonomously in clinical decision-making.
- Care home setting or community experience beneficial
Job summary
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will be an experienced, autonomous clinician working within their professional boundaries to provide expert clinical care, including the authority to independently prescribe medications. The ANP will be an integral part of the total triage model, collaborating closely with triage GPs to manage patient flow, including telephone, online, and face-to-face consultations.
Main duties of the job
The role includes daily home visits to patients in care homes and private residences as part of the clinical rota. The ANP will manage acute presentations, long-term condition reviews, and coordinate care pathways across multidisciplinary teams.
About us
The Croft Practice cares for a mainly rural population covering an area of some 30 square miles in West Sussex, surrounding the Five Villages. As members of the Primary Health Care Team, we are committed to giving the best possible care and service to our patients. We provide medical services from our two main surgeries in Eastergate and Yapton, together with a branch surgery in Walberton.
We are rated 'Good' by CQC.
It is an exciting time at The Croft Practice as our new Medical Centre is currently being built which will enable us to continue to provide excellent services to our community.
Details
Date posted
04 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£61,998.92 a year Expenses such as mileage paid in addition.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A2219-25-0003
Job locations
Barnham Road
Eastergate
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 3RP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients presenting with both undifferentiated and chronic conditions.
Work within the total triage model: reviewing online and telephone consultations, escalating appropriately and managing within scope.
Prescribe and review medications within scope of practice, aligned with local and national guidelines.
Conduct daily home visits to patients in care homes and in their own homes, providing acute and chronic condition management. Manage patients with complex needs using evidence-based practice. Interpret and act upon diagnostic results, correspondence, discharge summaries, and clinical alerts.
Initiate and monitor treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care. Support urgent/emergency presentations, initiating appropriate response pathways.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records and documentation in accordance with practice protocols. Communication & Coordination
Maintain effective communication with triage GPs, practice staff, community teams, and external stakeholders.
Use sensitive, culturally appropriate communication methods when consulting patients and families.
Act as a patient advocate, supporting informed choice and selfmanagement.
Participate in MDT meetings, safeguarding discussions, and palliative care coordination. Service Quality & Governance
Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives. Adhere to evidence-based guidelines (NICE, CQC, NHSE) and practice policies.
Recognise and act within own competencies and scope of practice as per NMC standards. #
Identify and report safeguarding concerns in accordance with local protocols. Leadership & Development
Contribute to the education and mentorship of colleagues, students, and trainees.
Maintain personal CPD, revalidation, and appraisal requirements.
Participate in shaping service development and strategic planning initiatives.
Provide professional leadership and act as a role model for clinical excellence.
Job responsibilities
Independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients presenting with both undifferentiated and chronic conditions.
Work within the total triage model: reviewing online and telephone consultations, escalating appropriately and managing within scope.
Prescribe and review medications within scope of practice, aligned with local and national guidelines.
Conduct daily home visits to patients in care homes and in their own homes, providing acute and chronic condition management. Manage patients with complex needs using evidence-based practice. Interpret and act upon diagnostic results, correspondence, discharge summaries, and clinical alerts.
Initiate and monitor treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care. Support urgent/emergency presentations, initiating appropriate response pathways.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records and documentation in accordance with practice protocols. Communication & Coordination
Maintain effective communication with triage GPs, practice staff, community teams, and external stakeholders.
Use sensitive, culturally appropriate communication methods when consulting patients and families.
Act as a patient advocate, supporting informed choice and selfmanagement.
Participate in MDT meetings, safeguarding discussions, and palliative care coordination. Service Quality & Governance
Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives. Adhere to evidence-based guidelines (NICE, CQC, NHSE) and practice policies.
Recognise and act within own competencies and scope of practice as per NMC standards. #
Identify and report safeguarding concerns in accordance with local protocols. Leadership & Development
Contribute to the education and mentorship of colleagues, students, and trainees.
Maintain personal CPD, revalidation, and appraisal requirements.
Participate in shaping service development and strategic planning initiatives.
Provide professional leadership and act as a role model for clinical excellence.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
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Skills
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Experience
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Skills
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Experience
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Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
The Croft Practice
Address
Barnham Road
Eastergate
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 3RP
Employer's website
https://www.thecroft-practice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Croft Practice
Address
Barnham Road
Eastergate
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 3RP
Employer's website
https://www.thecroft-practice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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