Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary The post-holder is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP).They have 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 the interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary. Please see the full job description and person specification for further details. Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr