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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

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.

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

• 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

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

Person Specification Personal Attributes, Knowledge and Skills

• 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
• 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

• 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
• 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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Advanced clinical assessment skills qualification
• MSc (or equivalent) in Advanced Clinical Practice or working towards with significant progress
• Minor illness and/or minor injury qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offences 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.