The Killingholme Surgery
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
The closing date is 01 December 2026

Job summary
The Killingholme Surgery is looking for an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our small practice team.

This is a varied, hands-on role involving the assessment and management of patients with acute and long-term conditions, alongside chronic disease management, QOF, routine nursing services and general clinical duties.

As a small practice, we need someone who is confident working independently, able to make clinical decisions within their scope of practice and comfortable managing a broad range of patient needs. The successful candidate will need to be organised, flexible and willing to take responsibility for their own workload, including clinical reviews, investigations, results and follow-up.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for an ANP who enjoys autonomy, continuity of care and being an important part of a small team, working closely with the GP and wider practice staff.

Key responsibilities

• Prescribe medicines as an independent prescriber within their competence, professional scope of practice and relevant legislation.
• Make safe, evidence-based prescribing decisions, taking account of the patient's clinical presentation, medical history, current medication and relevant investigation results.
• Arrange appropriate monitoring and follow-up for prescribed medicines.
• Maintain accurate records of prescribing decisions and ensure appropriate safety-netting and review.

30 hrs per week Monday, Thursday and Friday

Main duties of the job

• Assess, diagnose and manage acute illnesses, minor injuries and ongoing health conditions, including examinations, treatment plans, investigations, referrals and safety-netting.
• Prescribe as an independent prescriber within competence and scope of practice.
• Manage chronic disease reviews, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
• Support QOF achievement through recalls, reviews, accurate coding, identifying gaps and following up outstanding actions.
• Undertake cervical screening, vaccinations, injections, venepuncture and other nursing procedures.
• Assess and manage wounds, perform dressings and remove sutures or clips where trained and competent.
• Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.
• Review blood results, arrange appropriate follow-up and escalate abnormal results to the GP where necessary.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure clinical tasks are completed.
• Provide health promotion and preventative care advice.
• Work independently while collaborating with the GP and practice team, escalating concerns when required.
• Maintain professional registration, competencies and mandatory training, and comply with safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control and clinical governance requirements.
• Participate in audits, significant event reviews and service improvement.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and level of competence.

About us
The Killingholme Surgery is a small, established GP practice based in South Killingholme, North Lincolnshire, caring for a patient population of approximately 1,600. The practice is led by Dr Syed Naeem and provides a range of general medical services to the local community.

As a small practice, we offer a friendly, close-knit working environment where teamwork, flexibility and a hands-on approach are important. Our team provides general medical care, chronic disease management, vaccinations, cervical screening, blood tests, wound care and dressings, alongside other routine and preventative services.

We are looking for an ANP who enjoys working in this type of environment and is confident managing a varied clinical workload with a high degree of autonomy. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering patient care, managing long-term conditions, supporting QOF achievement and ensuring clinical results and follow-up are dealt with appropriately.

This is an opportunity to join a small team where your contribution will have a direct impact on the care we provide to our patients.

Person Specification
Essential criteria

• Current NMC registration.
• Recognised Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Experience working in primary care and managing acute and chronic conditions.
• Demonstrable experience in chronic disease management, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
• Experience undertaking chronic disease reviews and supporting QOF achievement.
• Competent in clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prescribing.
• Experience reviewing blood results, undertaking medication reviews and arranging appropriate follow-up.
• Competent in vaccinations, injections, venepuncture, cervical screening and wound care, with appropriate training.
• Confident working independently and managing a varied workload.
• Good communication, organisational and clinical record-keeping skills.
• Able to recognise clinical risk and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Flexible, proactive and able to work as part of a small team.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and continuing professional development.

Desirable criteria

• Experience using SystmOne.
• Experience of QOF searches, recalls and audits.
• Experience in wound care, dressings and suture or clip removal.
• Experience of clinical governance and service improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: The Killingholme Surgery
Address: Town Street, South Killingholme, North Lincolnshire, DN40 3EL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.killingholmesurgery.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact Nicola Rock, n.rock@nhs.net, 01652635977.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A5116-26-0000

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