Advanced Nurse Practitioner

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.

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 Specification Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• MSc/Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300).

Skills

• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience

• 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

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.

£61,998.92 a yearExpenses such as mileage paid in addition.