Advanced Nurse PractitionerNHS
Job summary
We are looking for full or part time experienced, enthusiastic & compassionate ANP to join our clinical team. We are a happy established clinical team that is looking for the right nurse to join us.
Previous experience of working in General Practice is desirable; however, we are able to provide a Transition Programme for those who are new to Primary Care, if required.
Salary will be equivalent to Band 8 - £57k-£64k per annum depending upon experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an autonomous clinician within the GP practice, providing advanced clinical care to patients presenting with acute, chronic, and complex health needs. The role requires independent prescribing, advanced clinical assessment skills, and the ability to manage patients across their lifespan within a primary care setting. The ANP/ECP will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care, contributing to service development and quality improvement within the practice.
Job description
Main Duties and Clinical Responsibilities
Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, including history taking, physical examination, and diagnosis
Manage undifferentiated and differentiated presentations independently assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge or refer patients as appropriate
Prescribe medications independently in line with clinical guidelines and best practice
Manage acute, urgent, and long-term conditions
Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests and investigations
Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education
Provide same-day urgent care appointments and routine clinical appointments as required
Refer patients to Secondary Care, community services, or allied health professionals where appropriate
Ensure continuity of care through appropriate follow-up and safety-netting
Maintain accurate, clear, and contemporaneous clinical records
Multidisciplinary working -work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, and the wider PCN team Participate in MDT meetings and clinical discussions Support and mentor junior staff where appropriate
Quality, governance, and safety work within practice policies, procedures, and clinical governance frameworks, adhere to safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable adults
Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
Maintain professional registration, revalidation, and mandatory training
Personal Professional Development Maintain and develop clinical competence through CPD Keep up to date with evidence-based practice and national guidance
Actively contribute to a learning and supportive practice environment
Responsibility for Information Governance Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times comply with GDPR, data protection, and Caldicott principles
Use clinical systems appropriately and securely
Health & Safety Work in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and practice policies report incidents, near misses, and risks appropriately.
This job description is not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role, following discussion with the line manager
About us
We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality of traditional General Practice care in a supportive team environment. We are a friendly team consisting of 3 GPs, 7 ANPs, 1 ECP, 6 Practice Nurses, 1 NA, 2 HCAs, 1 GPA and a supportive admin staff caring for 14,800 patients in a semi-rural setting. We are also supported by PCN ARRS staff including Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapist, Social Prescriber and Health Coaches.