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.

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.

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.

Job 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the NMC
• Qualified ANP
• Independent prescriber
• Managing acute and same-day presentations
• Routine patient reviews and clinics
• Supporting long-term condition management

Skills

• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
• Well developed word processing/data collection/IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Reflective practitioner
• Time management and ability to prioritise workload
• Able to analyse data and information, drawing out implications for the individual patient/impact on care plan
• Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within the organisation, the local PCT and with key external stakeholders

Knowledge

• Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS/PMS contract, Clinical Governance.
• Understanding of systems to gain an understanding of the health needs of the practice population as they relate to primary care
• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (eg, NICE guidelines etc)
• Understanding of accountability arising from the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2004) and medico-legal aspects of the Nurse Practitioner role
• Understanding of equal opportunity and diversity issues

Experience

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

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.

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.