Advanced Nurse Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25 to £30 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Keynsham, BS31 2GN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner(ANP) has been assessed as competent in practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. The ANP provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay in receiving treatment. ANPs in primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary. Assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis or complex needs. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care. Assess, diagnose, and manage minor illness, acute and chronic conditions, integrating non-medical prescribing, non-pharmacological and multi-disciplinary resources. Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Work autonomously to provide a mix of face to face and telephone appointments. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Review Long Term Conditions, including shared decisions for an agreed management plan, and optimising medication. Provide advice, assessment and treatment plans health and well-being. Assist the Lead Nurse to provide leadership and management of the Nursing Team including quality governance, and learning. Provide support to the Duty Doctor where required, for effective and timely management of on the day telephone calls. Establish working relationships with Primary Care Teams and MDT's. Key relationships and contacts Internal Partners Other GPs Lead practice nurse Healthcare assistants Clinical staff in training Care Coordinator Practice manager Reception and administration staff External Patients Patients carers and family members Community nursing and pharmacy teams Suppliers External trainers

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