Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job Description
Job Description: Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) – Full-Time

Location: GP Surgery, Nottingham
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £54,000–£58,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Reporting to: Senior GP Partner and Nurse Clinical Lead
Closing Date: [Insert Closing Date]

About Us

We are a forward-thinking, CQC-rated training practice in Nottingham, serving a diverse patient population. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and clinical pharmacists, all committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As a training practice, we support the professional development of our staff and students, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. We are seeking a dedicated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our team, contributing to clinical excellence and supporting our training initiatives.

Purpose of the Role

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will work autonomously within our primary care team to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. The role involves delivering high-quality care through face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations, prescribing within scope, and contributing to the practice's training and mentoring activities. The ANP will play a key role in supporting our patient population and collaborating with colleagues to enhance service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice:

  • Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions across all age groups, including minor illnesses and long-term conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, COPD, hypertension).
  • Prescribe medications within scope of practice and in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary.
  • Conduct clinical reviews, including medication reviews for patients with multi-morbidity and polypharmacy.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., blood tests, radiology) and make appropriate referrals to secondary care or emergency services.
  • Perform home visits as required and manage a share of administrative tasks, including clinical correspondence and repeat prescriptions.
  • Provide health promotion, counseling, and education to patients on lifestyle, disease prevention, and management.

• Specific Clinical Duties (as applicable, training provided if needed):

  • Adult and childhood immunisations.
  • Cervical screening and contraception reviews.
  • Chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, CKD).
  • NHS health checks and sexual health screening.
  • Wound care, suture/staple removal, and minor injury assessments.
  • Venepuncture and ECGs.
  • Family planning advice and mental health reviews.

• Training and Mentorship:

  • Support the practice's role as a training hub by mentoring pre-registration nurses, medical students, or other healthcare professionals.
  • Contribute to in-house training sessions and clinical audits to improve service delivery.
  • Act as a preceptor or mentor to support the professional development of colleagues.

• Team Collaboration:

  • Work closely with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and pharmacists to deliver integrated care.
  • Participate in clinical and staff meetings, contributing to practice development and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain high standards of clinical governance.

• Administrative Duties:

  • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using practice IT systems (e.g., SystmOne or EMIS).
  • Manage patient recalls for chronic conditions and ensure timely follow-ups.
  • Support service improvement through audits and feedback.

Person Specification

• Essential Qualifications:

  • Registered Adult Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
  • Master's Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Degree in Advanced Practice, or RCN accreditation.
  • Independent Prescribing qualification.

• Experience and Skills:

  • Proven experience as an ANP in primary care or a similar setting.
  • Broad knowledge of complex and common conditions in adults and children.
  • Ability to work autonomously, making professional decisions and managing caseloads.
  • Competence in clinical assessments, diagnostics, and prescribing.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-focused approach.
  • Experience or interest in mentoring and supporting training activities.

• Desirable:

  • Experience with chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, diabetes, hypertension).
  • Familiarity with primary care IT systems (e.g., SystmOne, EMIS).
  • Skills in specific procedures (e.g., cervical screening, immunisations, wound care).

• Personal Attributes:

  • Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
  • Collaborative team player with a passion for professional development.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Alignment with our practice values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £54,000–£58,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Support for continuous professional development (CPD) and access to training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a training practice with a focus on learning and mentorship.
• Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• NHS Pension Scheme eligibility.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time).

Working Hours

• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend shifts to meet practice needs.
• Shifts align with core practice hours (e.g., 8:00 AM–6:30 PM, with some variation).

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