Job summary
Great North Medical Group is seeking a passionate and highly
committed Advanced Practitioner (Nurse) (ANP) to become a key member of our
established and supportive nursing team. This role offers the opportunity to
deliver exceptional care within a diverse clinical portfolio, in a
forward-thinking, modern, and structured environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practitioner who is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and thrives in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Main duties of the job
As an integral member of the clinical team, the successful candidate will work autonomously using advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose and manage patients with a wide range of health needs. You will make informed clinical decisions, including interpreting diagnostic tests and investigations.
The role includes independently prescribing treatments where qualified and referring patients to other healthcare professionals or specialist services when required. Care will be delivered through face-to-face consultations, telephone assessments and home visits where appropriate.
Working within your professional scope of practice, you will provide expert advice to patients, carers and colleagues, maintaining high standards of clinical care and patient safety.
Key responsibilities include triaging and prioritising patient needs, arranging investigations, making timely referrals and managing a defined patient caseload. You will coordinate patient care, including treatment planning, referrals, hospital admissions and discharges.
As the organisation operates under an annual service contract, the duties and focus of this role may change in line with service requirements. The post holder will therefore be expected to demonstrate flexibility in supporting service delivery as responsibilities may vary from year to year.
About us
Great North Medical Group is a prominent primary care provider serving the Doncaster area from two main locations: Chestnut Avenue in Carcroft and Princess Street in Woodlands. Our team includes 9 General Practitioners, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 7 Nurses, and 4 Healthcare Assistants, collectively caring for around 17,000 patients making us one of the largest medical practices in Doncaster.
Guided by our motto "To be the best," we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Our mission is to enhance the health, well-being, and lives of everyone we serve.
For more information, please visit our website: greatnorthmedicalgroup.co.uk/about-us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Service Flexibility
As the organisation operates under an annual service contract, the duties and focus of this role may change in line with service requirements. The post holder will therefore be expected to demonstrate flexibility in supporting service delivery, as responsibilities may vary from year to year.
Clinical Nursing Practice
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within the practice by:
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Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support the health and wellbeing of a diverse patient population.
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Acting as the first point of contact for patients with undifferentiated conditions; undertaking clinical assessment, diagnosis and developing management plans.
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Managing acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments tailored to individual needs.
-
Providing holistic care focused on prevention, self-care and health promotion for patients and families.
-
Prescribing and reviewing medications within scope of practice, advising on side effects and interactions.
-
Coordinating patient care, involving patients and carers in decisions and supporting adherence to treatment plans.
-
Requesting and interpreting diagnostic tests within agreed protocols to inform clinical decision-making.
-
Prioritising and triaging patient needs, managing urgent and emergency situations effectively.
-
Undertaking mental health assessment and making referrals in line with national guidelines.
-
Delivering care within both practice and community settings and making appropriate referrals where required.
-
Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with NMC and practice standards.
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Supporting practice contractual requirements and contributing to performance monitoring such as QOF and other key performance indicators.
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Supporting and mentoring nursing staff and promoting evidence-based practice.
Care Management
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Communicating sensitive information effectively to patients, relatives and carers.
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Providing specialist advice and making referrals, including urgent or fast-track referrals where appropriate.
-
Contributing to local and national clinical targets and monitoring patient outcomes.
Health Improvement
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Managing health screening programmes and promoting health priorities within the practice team.
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Supporting innovations and initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and disease prevention.
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Making appropriate referrals to statutory and voluntary agencies.
Administration & Professional Responsibilities
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Producing accurate and complete patient records and ensuring clinical systems remain up to date.
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Ensuring appropriate completion of documentation and claims related to patient care.
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Participating in practice meetings and maintaining safe and effective clinical environments.
Training & Personal Development
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Maintaining advanced clinical skills and professional knowledge through continuous learning.
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Participating in appraisal, peer review, clinical supervision and reflective practice.
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Contributing to staff education and supporting student training programmes.
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Developing and maintaining a Personal Learning Plan in line with revalidation requirements.
Confidentiality
Health & Safety
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Identifying, reporting and managing health and safety and infection control risks.
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Following national standards relating to infection control, sharps management, waste disposal and spill management.
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Promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards within clinical and general areas.
Equality & Diversity
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Respecting and promoting the rights, dignity and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
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Challenging discrimination and supporting equality of opportunity.
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Supporting individuals in exercising their rights.
Quality
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Maintaining quality and risk awareness within clinical practice.
-
Reflecting on individual and team performance to drive service improvement.
-
Working collaboratively with partner agencies to meet patient needs.
-
Managing workload and resources effectively.
Communication
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Communicating clearly and effectively with patients, carers and members of the healthcare team.
-
Adapting communication methods to meet individual needs and referring where appropriate.
-
Providing accessible information and support to patients and families.
-
Demonstrating compassion, empathy and respect in all interactions.
-
Building trust and rapport with patients and their families.
-
Communicating sensitively during difficult conversations, including explaining diagnoses and care plans.
Contribution to Service Development
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Applying and contributing to practice policies, standards and clinical guidelines.
-
Participating in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
37.5 hours per week, scheduled between 8:00am and 6:30pm,
Monday to Friday, in line with service requirements. Operational hours may be
subject to change in line with organisational or contractual requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Service Flexibility
As the organisation operates under an annual service contract, the duties and focus of this role may change in line with service requirements. The post holder will therefore be expected to demonstrate flexibility in supporting service delivery, as responsibilities may vary from year to year.
Clinical Nursing Practice
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within the practice by:
-
Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support the health and wellbeing of a diverse patient population.
-
Acting as the first point of contact for patients with undifferentiated conditions; undertaking clinical assessment, diagnosis and developing management plans.
-
Managing acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments tailored to individual needs.
-
Providing holistic care focused on prevention, self-care and health promotion for patients and families.
-
Prescribing and reviewing medications within scope of practice, advising on side effects and interactions.
-
Coordinating patient care, involving patients and carers in decisions and supporting adherence to treatment plans.
-
Requesting and interpreting diagnostic tests within agreed protocols to inform clinical decision-making.
-
Prioritising and triaging patient needs, managing urgent and emergency situations effectively.
-
Undertaking mental health assessment and making referrals in line with national guidelines.
-
Delivering care within both practice and community settings and making appropriate referrals where required.
-
Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with NMC and practice standards.
-
Supporting practice contractual requirements and contributing to performance monitoring such as QOF and other key performance indicators.
-
Supporting and mentoring nursing staff and promoting evidence-based practice.
Care Management
-
Communicating sensitive information effectively to patients, relatives and carers.
-
Providing specialist advice and making referrals, including urgent or fast-track referrals where appropriate.
-
Contributing to local and national clinical targets and monitoring patient outcomes.
Health Improvement
-
Managing health screening programmes and promoting health priorities within the practice team.
-
Supporting innovations and initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and disease prevention.
-
Making appropriate referrals to statutory and voluntary agencies.
Administration & Professional Responsibilities
-
Producing accurate and complete patient records and ensuring clinical systems remain up to date.
-
Ensuring appropriate completion of documentation and claims related to patient care.
-
Participating in practice meetings and maintaining safe and effective clinical environments.
Training & Personal Development
-
Maintaining advanced clinical skills and professional knowledge through continuous learning.
-
Participating in appraisal, peer review, clinical supervision and reflective practice.
-
Contributing to staff education and supporting student training programmes.
-
Developing and maintaining a Personal Learning Plan in line with revalidation requirements.
Confidentiality
Health & Safety
-
Identifying, reporting and managing health and safety and infection control risks.
-
Following national standards relating to infection control, sharps management, waste disposal and spill management.
-
Promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
-
Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards within clinical and general areas.
Equality & Diversity
-
Respecting and promoting the rights, dignity and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
-
Challenging discrimination and supporting equality of opportunity.
-
Supporting individuals in exercising their rights.
Quality
-
Maintaining quality and risk awareness within clinical practice.
-
Reflecting on individual and team performance to drive service improvement.
-
Working collaboratively with partner agencies to meet patient needs.
-
Managing workload and resources effectively.
Communication
-
Communicating clearly and effectively with patients, carers and members of the healthcare team.
-
Adapting communication methods to meet individual needs and referring where appropriate.
-
Providing accessible information and support to patients and families.
-
Demonstrating compassion, empathy and respect in all interactions.
-
Building trust and rapport with patients and their families.
-
Communicating sensitively during difficult conversations, including explaining diagnoses and care plans.
Contribution to Service Development
-
Applying and contributing to practice policies, standards and clinical guidelines.
-
Participating in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
37.5 hours per week, scheduled between 8:00am and 6:30pm,
Monday to Friday, in line with service requirements. Operational hours may be
subject to change in line with organisational or contractual requirements.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of infection prevention and control measures in clinical practice
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- The ability to respond positively to changes both within the practice and the wide healthcare system
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Maintains evidence of continuing professional development commensurate with the role and for ongoing Nurse revalidation
Desirable
- Recent, relevant experience in Primary Care
- Research
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
- Professional registration with NMC
- Qualified Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Recent primary care experience
- Research
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
- Manage and carry out reviews for patients with learning difficulties
Attributes and Skills Essential
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within own scope of practice including understanding of own limitations and when to seek advice or support
- Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Clear, polite and confident manner
- Effective time management
- Flexible and cooperative
Desirable
- IT skills (including the use of Microsoft suite and System One)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of infection prevention and control measures in clinical practice
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- The ability to respond positively to changes both within the practice and the wide healthcare system
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Maintains evidence of continuing professional development commensurate with the role and for ongoing Nurse revalidation
Desirable
- Recent, relevant experience in Primary Care
- Research
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
- Professional registration with NMC
- Qualified Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Recent primary care experience
- Research
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
- Manage and carry out reviews for patients with learning difficulties
Attributes and Skills Essential
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within own scope of practice including understanding of own limitations and when to seek advice or support
- Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Clear, polite and confident manner
- Effective time management
- Flexible and cooperative
Desirable
- IT skills (including the use of Microsoft suite and System One)
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).
