Advanced Nurse Practitioner

To be able to hold sessions for patients without seeing a GP first. To diagnose, discharge or refer independently To set standards of care by implementing protocols and encouraging new health promotion activities to the practice. Autonomously manage Chronic Disease with the support of GPs. To be an Independent Nurse Prescriber To carry out triage. Participate in reflection, self-evaluation and continuous professional development including performance review. Ensure mandatory training is up-to-date at all times Contribute to ongoing projects as required This job description represents an outline of the responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or tasks. It will change and develop in line with organisational needs and may be amended following consultation with the post-holder. Additional duties and responsibilities that are in line with the scope and responsibility of the role may be added in future. To accurately document all consultations and treatments in computer records. To acknowledge clinical limitations and not undertake any procedures for which the nurse is not adequately trained. To be responsible for own professional practice and accountability according to NMC Code of Conduct and to maintain NMC registration and up to date knowledge of drug administration.