Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. One Health Lewisham Advanced Nurse Practitioner The closing date is 30 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to at least 8 housebound frailty patients per day across the whole Lewisham borough, in peoples homes. The ANP is accountable for independent clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions and for appropriately referring patients to relevant colleagues or specialities for any necessary follow-up, inpatient or outpatient review and/or investigations. Ability to drive and access to own vehicle is essential. Main duties of the job Clinical responsibilities Use highly developed clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting frequently with complex undifferentiated or undefined presentations. Presenting this information to senior medical staff for advice when scope of practice is exceeded. Recommend investigations such as blood, urine and other laboratory tests, electrocardiographs (ECGs), ultrasound scans, X-Rays and computed tomography (CT) scans in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations and as local policy allows. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately in complex, urgent and emergency situations. Provide clinical cover across OHL services, according to patient and staffing needs. Prescribe and review medication as an independent prescriber, for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient need and in accordance with best/evidence-based practice and national and local protocols and within the roles scope of practice and legal framework. Integrates both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment in patient care/management plans Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and others using appropriate communication styles. Anticipates barriers to communication and ensures patients and significant others are kept fully informed and consent to treatment. About us One Health Lewisham (OHL) is the integrated community provider working across SEL, delivering a variety of innovative services for patients supporting practices and PCNs. We are a forward-thinking innovation partner, striving to develop streamlined and transformative pathways which support the wider integrated care system. We are passionate about our mission to provide the best possible care for our patients, and we work hard to support and develop our team to strive for excellence. We are a fast-growing organisation, providing a range of services which are fully integrated into primary care. We deliver specialist support to some of the most complex patients in the system through our Special Allocation Service contract across all boroughs in South-East London and North-East London ICSs, as well as the Enhanced Care Home Service in Lambeth. We also provide a range of services across Lewisham: NHS Health Checks Programme; Home Visiting Service, led by our experienced team of paramedics; High Intensity User Service; Enhanced Care Home Service Lewisham; Digital Transformation (Change Management and embedding digital technologies and pathways across our services); Population Health improvement services, e.g., Vaccination uptake, LTC reviews, HIV sc