Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Care Practitioner)

Key Relationships: 33 General Practices, 4 PCNs, NWL ICB, Central London Borough Team, Westminster City Council, Bi-Borough (West London), Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH); One Westminster, Imperial College Health Partners

AfC Band 8a
 Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to make a difference in primary care?
Look no further – Healthcare Central London, GP Federation is looking for talented individuals like you to join our dynamic team!.
Competitive salary and benefits package, including NHS pension contributions and generous annual leave entitlement amongst other exciting benefits.
Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Collaborative team culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and innovation.
Convenient location in the heart of Westminster, with easy access to public transportation and local amenities.
 
About Us: Healthcare Central London is a leading provider of primary care services in the heart of London. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our diverse community. As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with us, you'll have the opportunity to work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages
We provide services in Westminster that give patients a greater opportunity to see a healthcare professional when needed. This includes managing the local online-consultation service for Westminster practices, same-day access clinics for acute illnesses and enhanced access services which let patients see a nurse, ANP, pharmacist or GP during evenings and on Saturdays. Our ANPs currently work across all these services, seeing patients face to face as well as undertaking telephone triage and using advanced skills to remotely manage patients with minor illnesses.
 
 You should be working at an advanced level, in an autonomous role, and a non-medical prescriber with your MSc in advanced clinical practice. What we can offer you is a local training and support package tailored to your needs to allow you to flourish and work independently in primary care settings.
Our eHub is a digital same-day service for our 33 practices. We run an Extended Access service in the afternoons and evenings of Mon-Fri, and on Saturdays. 
- We run research clinics, where we see and screen patients who are eligible for our studies.
- Furthermore, we employ GP assistants and Nurse Associates and ANPs will be involved in the training and supervision of these staff.
· They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice and other clinical settings.
~ They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

Triage urgent care requests if required, consulting with patients or directing them appropriately.
· Provide advanced nursing care to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

Collaborate with the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
· Maintain accurate patient records, including medical histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.
· Educate patients and their families about their health conditions and treatment options.
· Stay up-to-date on the latest medical research and guidelines relevant to the clinical specialty.
· Promote health and well-being using health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills (i.e. smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol misuse).
· Current Registration of Part 1 of NMC Register

▪ Two year’s post qualification experience – consideration given to ANPs with primary healthcare experience

▪ Post Graduate Qualification in Palliative Care

▪ Previously worked within Primary care setting

▪ Applied pharmacology and evidence-based prescribing.

▪ Effective IT skills, competent in Microsoft office programmes and SystmOne

▪ Clear understanding of the systems of clinical governance and quality assurance, specifically relating to advanced practice

▪ Ability to liaise and network effectively.

▪ NHS Pension
Modern office
Hybrid working
Free tea/coffee etc.
Cycle to work scheme
Life Assurance scheme
EAP