Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job Description:

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) – Full-Time

Location
: GP Surgery, Nottingham

Contract
:
Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary
: £54,000–£58,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Reporting to
:
Senior GP Partner and Nurse Clinical Lead

Closing Date
: [Insert Closing Date]

We are a forward‑thinking, CQC‑rated training practice in Nottingham, serving a diverse patient population. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and clinical pharmacists, all committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care. As a training practice, we support the professional development of our staff and students, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. We are seeking a dedicated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our team, contributing to clinical excellence and supporting our training initiatives.

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will work autonomously within our primary care team to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. The role involves delivering high‑quality care through face‑to‑face, telephone, and video consultations, prescribing within scope, and contributing to the practice’s training and mentoring activities. The ANP will play a key role in supporting our patient population and collaborating with colleagues to enhance service delivery.

• Clinical Practice
  • Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions across all age groups, including minor illnesses and long‑term conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, COPD, hypertension).
  • Prescribe medications within scope of practice and in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary.
  • Conduct clinical reviews, including medication reviews for patients with multi‑morbidities and polypharmacy.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., blood tests, radiology) and make appropriate referrals to secondary care or emergency services.
  • Perform home visits as required and manage a share of administrative tasks, including clinical correspondence and repeat prescriptions.
  • Provide health promotion, counselling, and education to patients on lifestyle, disease prevention, and management.
• Specific Clinical Duties (as applicable, training provided if needed):
  • Adult and childhood immunisations.
  • Cervical screening and contraception reviews.
  • Chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, CKD).
  • NHS health checks and sexual health screening.
  • Wound care, suture/staple removal, and minor injury assessments.
  • Venepuncture and ECGs.
  • Family planning advice and mental health reviews.
• Training and Mentorship
  • Support the practice’s role as a training hub by mentoring pre‑registration nurses, medical students, or other healthcare professionals.
  • Contribute to in‑house training sessions and clinical audits to improve service delivery.
  • Act as a preceptor or mentor to support the professional development of colleagues.
• Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and pharmacists to deliver integrated care.
  • Participate in clinical and staff meetings, contributing to practice development and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain high standards of clinical governance.
• Administrative Duties
  • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using practice IT systems (e.g., Systm One or EMIS).
  • Manage patient recalls for chronic conditions and ensure timely follow‑ups.
  • Support service improvement through audits and feedback.

• Essential Qualifications
  • Registered Adult Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
  • Master’s Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Degree in Advanced Practice, or RCN accreditation.
  • Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Experience and Skills
  • Proven experience as an ANP in primary care or a similar setting.
  • Broad knowledge of complex and common conditions in adults and children.
  • Ability to work autonomously, making professional decisions and managing caseloads.
  • Competence in clinical assessments, diagnostics, and prescribing.
  • Strong…