Advanced Nurse Practitioner; ANP

We are a friendly, forward‑thinking, well‑organised teaching practice located in Newcastle under Lyme with a registered list of just over 8,100 patients. We are looking for a caring, committed and enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ANP looking to work in a well‑established practice that values continuity of care, teamwork, and staff wellbeing.

Flexible working arrangements can be discussed, and we welcome applications from experienced ANPs as well as those newly qualified or returning to practice.

The post holder should be able to work as a part of a team and autonomously triage and prioritise patient needs and provide clinical treatment in a primary care setting. The ability to visit patients at home will be advantageous. Having excellent interpersonal skills is an essential requirement. Training will be provided if needed, with opportunity to specialise in chronic disease management.

The Village Surgery is a well‑run GP practice located in Wolstanton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, with a registered list size of just over 8,100 patients
, serving a mixed and stable population.

We offer:

• A supportive and approachable partnership team
• An experienced nursing, administrative, and management team
• A strong emphasis on high‑quality, patient‑centred care
• Use of EMIS Web clinical system

Successful candidate will be responsible for providing high‑quality, safe, and effective general medical services to the registered patient population. 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.

• 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

• 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, prescribing formularies
• Identify and manage safeguarding concerns in line with statutory requirements
• Support the practice in meeting contractual and QOF requirements

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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…