Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Job responsibilities

Successful candidate will be responsible to provide high-quality, safe, and effective general medical services to the registered patient population of The Village Surgery. The post-holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver patient-centred care, promote health and wellbeing, and contribute to the ongoing development and sustainability of the practice.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care to registered patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and digital consultations as required
• Manage acute illness, long-term conditions, and preventative care in line with national and local guidelines
• Undertake home visits where appropriate
• Prescribe safely and cost-effectively in accordance with practice and NHS policies
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records using EMIS Web
• Review and action laboratory results, correspondence, and clinical tasks in a timely manner
• Participate in on-call arrangements appropriate to the role and agreed sessions

Quality, Governance, and Safety

Quality, Governance, and Safety

• Work within practice policies, clinical governance frameworks, and CQC standards
• Contribute to clinical audits, significant event analyses, and quality improvement activity
• Maintain awareness of, and comply with, NICE guidance, local pathways, and prescribing formularies
• Identify and manage safeguarding concerns in line with statutory requirements
• Support the practice in meeting contractual and QOF requirements.

Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team, including nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, first contact practitioners, and administrative staff
• Communicate effectively with secondary care, community services, and external agencies
• Participate in practice meetings and clinical discussions
• Provide advice and support to other team members where appropriate.

Professional Development

• Maintain NMC registration and revalidation requirements, including appraisal and CPD
• Keep up to date with clinical developments relevant to general practice
• Participate in training, mentoring, or supervision activities where appropriate and agreed
• Support a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement.

Contribution to Practice Development

• Support service development and improvement initiatives within the practice
• Contribute to achieving practice objectives and maintaining high patient satisfaction
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery and the workplace

Personal Attributes, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records
• Willingness to use and adapt to practice clinical systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues
• Strong team-working skills with a collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives
• Patient-centred approach to care
• High standards of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise clinical tasks
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Commitment to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
• Understanding of CQC requirements relevant to general practice
• Willingness to participate in appraisal and revalidation processes
• Awareness of confidentiality, data protection, and information governance

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS Web
• Experience with digital consultation platforms
• Experience providing clinical advice or support to other staff members
• Interest in service development or quality improvement
• Commitment to promoting staff wellbeing and a positive workplace culture

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration nursing experience
• Experience working autonomously in a primary care or urgent care setting
• Proven experience of assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations
• Experience in managing acute presentations and long-term conditions
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team

Desirable

• Experience working as an ANP in UK general practice
• Experience managing same-day demand and triage
• Experience with chronic disease management
• Experience of home visits in a community setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Independent Prescriber (V300) qualification
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Advanced clinical assessment skills qualification

Desirable

• MSc (or equivalent) in Advanced Clinical Practice or working towards with significant progress.
• Minor illness and/or minor injury qualification
• Teaching, mentoring, or supervision qualification

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).