Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly, forward-thinking clinical team for 4 6 sessions per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient centred care and working autonomously within a supportive environment.

About Us

We are a small, friendly, semi rural practice serving 6,500 patients and are looking for a Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Nurse Practitioner for 4 6 sessions per week.

Responsibilities

• Work under direct clinical guidance and supervision of a named GP, within a formal clinical governance framework.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment for patients presenting with differentiated and pre triaged conditions under GP approved protocols (e.g., minor ailments, chronic disease review, acute presentations).
• Prescribe and review medication in accordance with evidence based practice and national protocols, within the scope approved by the supervising GP.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions using drug and non drug based management, as delegated by the clinical team.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, and ensure practice is safe and effective within competence boundaries.
• Arrange prompt referral to the supervising GP or other team members if conditions are complex or outside the agreed scope.
• Contribute to chronic disease management clinics, quality and compliance tasks, and audit participation.

Qualifications

• Primary care experience, including nurse practitioner or advanced nurse practitioner role.
• Validated prescribing authority and experience with national medication protocols.
• Knowledge of GP approved clinical protocols and chronic disease management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to continual professional development and quality improvement.

Person Specification

• Experience in primary care nursing practice.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously under GP supervision.
• Knowledge of practice management systems (e.g., SystmOne).
• Understanding of health and safety, confidentiality, and equality & diversity policies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check to assess any previous criminal convictions.