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North Swindon Practice

Nurse Practitioner

The closing date is 13 March 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Nurse Practitioner to provide high quality clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation for patients presenting with a wide range of acute and long term conditions. The successful candidate will work autonomously as well as collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within your scope of practice
  • Manage patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed conditions
  • Prescribe medications and manage treatment plans
  • Support the practices urgent care/on-the-day demand
  • Work closely with GPs, ANPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs, and other allied health professionals
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical records

About us

We are a supportive and forward-thinking primary care team committed to delivering high quality, patient centred care to our local community. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join us. We're keen to hear about your existing skill set and interests, what you can offer to practice and how we can support you to develop your career.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0863-26-0001

Job locations

Home Ground Surgery

Thames Avenue

Swindon

SN25 1QQ


Crossroads Surgery

478 Cricklade Road

Swindon

SN2 7BG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder will provide same day assessment and care for patients presenting with urgent or acute clinical needs. This includes both telephone triage and face to face consultations. They will independently assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with minor illness, minor injury, or acute exacerbation of chronic conditions, referring to investigations or external services when required.

The Nurse Practitioner will work autonomously within their professional competencies, seeking support from the duty GP as appropriate. Excellent clinical judgement, prioritisation skills, and safe practice are essential to the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder will provide same day assessment and care for patients presenting with urgent or acute clinical needs. This includes both telephone triage and face to face consultations. They will independently assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with minor illness, minor injury, or acute exacerbation of chronic conditions, referring to investigations or external services when required.

The Nurse Practitioner will work autonomously within their professional competencies, seeking support from the duty GP as appropriate. Excellent clinical judgement, prioritisation skills, and safe practice are essential to the role

Person Specification

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • Passionate about excellent patient care
  • Motivated and committed to professional development
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively

Desirable

  • Interest in developing specialist skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Non medical prescribing qualification
  • Qualification in physical assessment and diagnosis
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Teaching/mentoring certificate

Desirable

  • Qualification in management of chronic disease eg COPD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in autonomous management of minor illness and injury
  • Strong clinical decision making, planning, coordination and evaluation skills
  • Up to date knowledge of clinical developments and professional issues

Desirable

  • Experience managing chronic disease
  • Leading nursing initiatives
  • Audit or quality monitoring experience
  • Experience delivering health promotion
Person Specification

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • Passionate about excellent patient care
  • Motivated and committed to professional development
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively

Desirable

  • Interest in developing specialist skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Non medical prescribing qualification
  • Qualification in physical assessment and diagnosis
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Teaching/mentoring certificate

Desirable

  • Qualification in management of chronic disease eg COPD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in autonomous management of minor illness and injury
  • Strong clinical decision making, planning, coordination and evaluation skills
  • Up to date knowledge of clinical developments and professional issues

Desirable

  • Experience managing chronic disease
  • Leading nursing initiatives
  • Audit or quality monitoring experience
  • Experience delivering health promotion

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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Swindon Practice

Address

Home Ground Surgery

Thames Avenue

Swindon

SN25 1QQ


Employer's website

https://www.northswindonpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Swindon Practice

Address

Home Ground Surgery

Thames Avenue

Swindon

SN25 1QQ


Employer's website

https://www.northswindonpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Melanie Huntington

enquiries.nsp@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0863-26-0001

Job locations

Home Ground Surgery

Thames Avenue

Swindon

SN25 1QQ


Crossroads Surgery

478 Cricklade Road

Swindon

SN2 7BG


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