Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

We are a very friendly, efficient village practice in the Lincolnshire Wolds, seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), full or part-time, who is confident working independently and can make autonomous clinical decisions.

We are a part-dispensing, 5.25 FTE GP Partner Practice, who pride ourselves in teamwork and treat our staff like family. Accordingly, we have a very low staff turnover rate. Our team cares for a practice population of just under 10,000, providing services from two branches (North Thoresby and Holton-le-Clay).

Each partner has a specialist interest, and we would consider and encourage any special interests or advanced skills in the right candidate.

Our motto at North Thoresby is:The patient comes first.

Whilst GPs and nursing colleagues will be available for support, your responsibilities will include:

• Clinical sessions (full-time is 37.5 hours per week over 5 days) including possible home visits.
• Autonomously managing your own patient caseload, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and referral.
• Handling your own administrative duties.
• Participation in clinical and safeguarding meetings to support practice governance.

We are looking for a knowledgeable, proactive, and highly skilled ANP with excellent clinical judgment and team-working skills. We welcome applications from those looking to develop new skills, pursue specialist interests, or work towards an advanced clinical portfolio.

Main duties of the job

Job Responsibilities (Clinical):

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, home visits, and patient follow-up autonomously.
• Prescribe medications, manage investigations, and provide appropriate care.
• Maintain excellent clinical records to professional and legal standards.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, and compliance activities including CQC requirements.
• Uphold confidentiality and GDPR requirements at all times.

Person Specification: Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• Advanced clinical qualifications (e.g., ANP MSc/PG Dip)
• Independent prescribing qualification

Experience:

• Experienced in primary care or similar setting, with confidence in autonomous decision-making
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to develop new skills and specialist interests

Full job description available on request.

We Offer:

• Medical indemnity fees being covered
• Five weeks of annual leave per year plus bank holidays pro rota.
• Competitive salary reflecting experience and qualifications

About us

About Us At North Thoresby, we are supported by an expert team including GPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Nursing Associate, Pharmacy Technician, Dispensers, Musculoskeletal Practitioner, Mental Health Nurse, and a team of Community, Macmillan, and Marie Curie Nurses.

Our non-clinical team of managers and administrative staff form the backbone of our practice, with our dispensary efficiently managed at North Thoresby.

We are part of the East Lindsey Primary Care Network, a proactive and innovative team helping us deliver excellent patient care.

The Lincolnshire Wolds is one of the prettiest areas to live in, offering very reasonable house prices, excellent schools, historic market towns nearby, and easy access to larger towns and cities, as well as the seaside. Locally, you can enjoy fantastic cycling, walking, beaches, and fresh local produce from farms and sea.