[ref. a7912817] Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) - Leatherhead

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the advanced nurse practitioner may be requested to: Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycle Act as the IPC lead for the practice, ensuring compliance, undertaking audit as necessary Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments Overall management of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, acting as a mentor to students and newly qualified staff Maintain an effective nursing staff rota, ensuring all clinics are staffed appropriately Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice Develops an area of specialist interest, taking the lead within the practice Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA) Drives the development of nursing services within the practice, liaising external agencies and professional organisations as required Develops practice administrative and clinical protocols in line with the needs of the patient and current legislation