Job summary
West Kent Primary Care (WKPC) is seeking to employ an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) on behalf of Mote & Wallis Primary Care Network (PCN) to work across their 3 member practices.
This role will support The Mote
Medical Practice and Wallis Avenue Surgery in expanding capacity for patients
to access a clinical professional. The practices have a combined patient
population of around 17,000. The post holder will work across three sites
alongside the PCN Lead Pharmacist and PCN Pharmacy Technician. The PCN also
provides MSK and Childrens Social Prescribing services.
Interviews will take place on 26 August 2025
Main duties of the job
Mote & Wallis Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking for a caring,
compassionate and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join their PCN team. The ANP is
a caring, compassionate, and experienced nurse who works within their
professional boundaries and scope of practice within the primary care
setting. The post holder applies
advanced assessment and critical thinking skills to decision-making when
treating patients following initial history taking and clinical assessment to
determine a diagnosis, treatment, and treatment plan.
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will
prioritise and triage the needs of patients making any necessary referrals for
investigations in line with local policies.
The post holder will be required to communicate and work collaboratively with all
stakeholders to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy
and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. They will focus
on the four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership, Education,
and Research.
About us
West Kent Primary Care
will act as employer for this role. We are a collaborative and ambitious GP
Federation working with GP practices across Sevenoaks, Weald, Tonbridge,
Tunbridge Wells, Malling, and Maidstone to improve General Practice provision in
the area. West Kent Primary Care are a supportive and friendly organisation
whose aim is to provide high quality, seamless health care that
enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.
What we can offer:
- Favourable
terms and conditions
- Match NHS
Annual Leave entitlement
- NEST and NHS
Pension
- A comprehensive induction into the company
followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Training, support, and development in your
career
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Recognition
via Employee of the Month scheme
- Wellbeing
support and Employee Assistance Programme
*Due to the
geographical location and travel required for the role, it would be beneficial to have a full driving license.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to
deliver safe and high quality care.
Carries out clinical nursing practice at an
advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements &
knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
-
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with acute, long term
and complex health needs.
-
Triages and treats patients, performing
assessment of their needs and makes referrals as necessary to other members of
the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
-
Interprets investigation findings to determine
effective treatment plans and discusses with GPs where a second opinion is
required
-
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage
treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition, using
both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments.
-
Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care
ensuring patients and carers or relatives are involved where required.
-
Prescribing and reviewing medication that is
appropriate for patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based
practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified
practice.
-
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic
conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a
management plan.
-
Request diagnostic investigations and interpret
within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
-
Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice
premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to
appropriate agency.
-
Refers patients to other members of the
multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other
organisations as necessary.
For a full job description please see the supporting documents available as a downloadable Word document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to
deliver safe and high quality care.
Carries out clinical nursing practice at an
advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements &
knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
-
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with acute, long term
and complex health needs.
-
Triages and treats patients, performing
assessment of their needs and makes referrals as necessary to other members of
the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
-
Interprets investigation findings to determine
effective treatment plans and discusses with GPs where a second opinion is
required
-
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage
treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition, using
both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments.
-
Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care
ensuring patients and carers or relatives are involved where required.
-
Prescribing and reviewing medication that is
appropriate for patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based
practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified
practice.
-
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic
conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a
management plan.
-
Request diagnostic investigations and interpret
within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
-
Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice
premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to
appropriate agency.
-
Refers patients to other members of the
multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other
organisations as necessary.
For a full job description please see the supporting documents available as a downloadable Word document.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Recent primary or community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Nurse-led triage
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Clinical Leadership
- Audit
- Research
- Nurse prescribing
Desirable
- Project management
- Health-needs assessment
Skills
Essential
- Clinical leadership skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Change management
- Teaching and mentorship clinical setting
- Resource management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse with relevant nursing/health degree
- MSc in advanced practice or equivalent accreditation
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Local plan and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
- Patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Team player
- Ability to work across multiple sites with a variety of clinicians
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Recent primary or community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Nurse-led triage
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Clinical Leadership
- Audit
- Research
- Nurse prescribing
Desirable
- Project management
- Health-needs assessment
Skills
Essential
- Clinical leadership skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Change management
- Teaching and mentorship clinical setting
- Resource management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse with relevant nursing/health degree
- MSc in advanced practice or equivalent accreditation
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Local plan and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
- Patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Team player
- Ability to work across multiple sites with a variety of clinicians
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).
