Job summaryThe post-holder will work as an autonomous, accountable advanced practitioner, providing a complete episode of care to patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Working within their scope of practice and as an independent prescriber, the ANP will assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe for, refer and signpost patients of all ages across acute, minor illness and long-term condition presentations, both in surgery and during home visits to housebound patients
Main duties of the jobClinical practice- Provide first-contact clinical assessment for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems - taking history, examining, investigating, diagnosing and managing the episode of care.
- Manage same-day, acute and minor illness presentations across all age groups, including telephone and online triage where required.
- Independently prescribe, review and de-prescribe medication within own competence and in line with NICE guidance, the BNF, MHRA safety alerts and the practice formulary
- Proactively manage patients with long-term conditions e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, including structured reviews, treatment optimisation and care planning.
- Undertake home visits to housebound and frail patients, exercising sound clinical judgement on what can be safely managed in the community.
- Recognise, assess and manage deteriorating, acutely unwell and emergency presentations, escalating appropriately to the duty GP or emergency services.
- Request, interpret and act on investigations and results, and arrange onward referral to secondary care and other services as clinically indicated.
- Work within own clinical competence, seeking advice from or referring to a GP or appropriate colleague where a presentation falls outside scope of practice.
About usHounslow Family Practice is a GP practice serving approximately 6200 patients in Hounslow. We are looking for an experienced and autonomous Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team for two days each week (Mondays and Thursdays).
Date posted 17 June 2026
Pay scheme Other
Salary Depending on experience
Contract Locum
Duration 1 years
Working pattern Part-time
Reference number A5770-26-0002
Job locations The Hounslow Family Practice, 77 Lampton Road, Hounslow, TW3 4JX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesAlongside Clinical practice we expect competence in the below:
Safeguarding, safety & quality- Recognise and act on safeguarding concerns for children and adults at risk, in line with practice and local safeguarding partnership policies and statutory guidance.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, legible clinical records and appropriate coding within the clinical system.
- Contribute to significant event analysis, complaints responses and learning, and support the practice in meeting its Duty of Candour
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and medicines optimisation activity.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control standards at all times.
Professional & team working- Maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and revalidate in line with NMC requirements.
- Practise within the NMC Code - legally, safely and ethically - and within agreed scope of practice and protocols.
- Maintain and develop own competence through continuing professional development, appraisal and reflective practice.
- Support, supervise and act as a clinical resource for practice nurses, HCAs and wider team members as appropriate.
- Contribute to the development of practice protocols, patient group directions and clinical pathways.
- Work collaboratively with the wider primary care network PCN and community teams.
Job responsibilitiesAlongside Clinical practice we expect competence in the below:
Safeguarding, safety & quality- Recognise and act on safeguarding concerns for children and adults at risk, in line with practice and local safeguarding partnership policies and statutory guidance.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, legible clinical records and appropriate coding within the clinical system.
- Contribute to significant event analysis, complaints responses and learning, and support the practice in meeting its Duty of Candour
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and medicines optimisation activity.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control standards at all times.
Professional & team working- Maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and revalidate in line with NMC requirements.
- Practise within the NMC Code - legally, safely and ethically - and within agreed scope of practice and protocols.
- Maintain and develop own competence through continuing professional development, appraisal and reflective practice.
- Support, supervise and act as a clinical resource for practice nurses, HCAs and wider team members as appropriate.
- Contribute to the development of practice protocols, patient group directions and clinical pathways.
- Work collaboratively with the wider primary care network PCN and community teams.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Independent / non-medical prescriber qualification - V300
- Master's-level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, or equivalent demonstrable Master's-level competence
- Relevant post-registration clinical qualifications, e.g. minor illness, long-term conditions, physical assessment
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and NMC revalidation
Desirable- Mentorship / teaching qualification (D)
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Independent / non-medical prescriber qualification - V300
- Master's-level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, or equivalent demonstrable Master's-level competence
- Relevant post-registration clinical qualifications, e.g. minor illness, long-term conditions, physical assessment
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and NMC revalidation
Desirable- Mentorship / teaching qualification (D)
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name Hounslow Family Practice
Address The Hounslow Family Practice, 77 Lampton Road, Hounslow, TW3 4JX, United Kingdom
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Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager, CHETAN ARORA, chetan.arora@nhs.net
