Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated, experienced and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ANP who enjoys working autonomously while being part of a collaborative and forward-thinking primary care team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred care and contribute to the continued development of our practice.

The role offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team of GP Partners, salaried GPs, practice nurses, HCAs and the wider multidisciplinary team in either a full time or part time role.

We are keen to support professional development and would welcome applications from ANPs with particular clinical interests that could complement our existing services.

Main duties of the job

• Undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments and examinations
• Diagnosing and managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions
• Developing and implementing appropriate treatment and management plans
• Prescribing safely and appropriately within professional scope of practice
• Providing health promotion, prevention and self-management advice
• Recognising and managing patients whose condition requires escalation or referral
• Working collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, HCAs and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Participating in clinical meetings, significant event reviews and practice development activities
• Contributing to the supervision, education and development of students and other healthcare professionals where appropriate
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records
• Working within professional, legal and organisational standards and guidelines
• Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of primary care services

There will also be opportunities to develop specialist areas of interest, depending on experience and the needs of the practice.

About us
St Thomas Surgery has around 13,000 patients and is a well-established, forward-thinking and successful training practice with a dynamic and supportive partnership.

We operate from one main surgery and two branch surgeries, one of which is a dispensing surgery, serving a diverse and engaged patient population. There are currently 4 GP Partners and 3 salaried GPs, working alongside our experienced practice nursing and healthcare assistant teams.

St Thomas Surgery is situated in the market town of Haverfordwest, in the stunning coastal county of Pembrokeshire. The area offers an excellent quality of life, with beautiful beaches, great schools and a welcoming community. It is an ideal location for clinicians looking to combine rewarding clinical work with an excellent worklife balance.

We are proud to be a training practice and we value a culture of teaching, learning and professional development.

We offer:

• Regular protected teaching and learning opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and skills progression
• Flexible working arrangements to support worklife balance
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive team culture

We are keen to support clinicians in developing their professional interests and there may be opportunities to develop skills in areas including:

• Long-term condition management
• Women's health and LARC
• Clinical leadership and service development
• Teaching and training

Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Practise as an autonomous Advanced Nurse Practitioner within their professional competence and scope of practice
• Provide safe, effective and evidence-based clinical care
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment, examination and diagnosis
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised treatment and management plans
• Prescribe and review medication appropriately, where qualified to do so
• Recognise and respond appropriately to patients whose condition requires urgent or specialist assessment
• Make appropriate referrals and liaise with secondary care and other healthcare professionals
• Promote health, wellbeing and preventative healthcare
• Maintain professional standards in accordance with the NMC Code and relevant legislation and guidance
• Maintain accurate and appropriate clinical documentation
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and significant event processes
• Contribute to the development of practice policies, protocols and services
• Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in practice meetings and educational activities
• Support the learning and development of students, trainees and colleagues where appropriate
• Maintain continuing professional development and undertake relevant training to maintain and enhance clinical competence
• Respect patient confidentiality and comply with all practice policies relating to information governance, safeguarding, infection control and health and safety

Interested?
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Charlie John, GP PartnerEmail: Charlie.john@wales.nhs.uk
We are very happy to talk, show you around and explore how you could fit into our fantastic team.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as an ANP in a Primary Care setting

Desirable

• see job description

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Recognised Advanced Practice / Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• see job description

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).