Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an experienced advanced practitioner to support remote monitoring clinicians and manage acute/complex conditions by telephone and video. You will prescribe, plan long‑term care, and lead in a multidisciplinary setting from a flexible, home-based role using a Doccla platform.

This role offers a remote, full-time arrangement with emphasis on patient safety, clinical leadership and continuous quality improvement in a rapidly evolving virtual care

Qualifications

• Degree-level nursing qualification or equivalent post-registration award.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
• Current Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent diagnosis and treatment for acute and complex conditions.
• Conduct remote assessments by telephone and video, using vital sign data.
• Prescribe medicines independently and advise on regimens and side effects.
• Keep accurate electronic records and participate in audits.
• Support remote monitoring clinicians and MDT colleagues.

Skills

Nursing practice

Clinical decision making

Telemedicine

Patient safety

Education

Nursing degree

Non-Medical Prescribing

Care Certificate

Tools

Doccla platform

Job description

This advanced practitioner post sits within Doccla's virtual care service, where the post holder supports the remote monitoring clinicians who look after patients at home. The work centres on independent assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and complex conditions, delivered by telephone and video, alongside long‑term condition management and emergency escalation. It is full-time with flexible and home or remote working, and care is delivered through Doccla's web‑based clinical platform. A non-medical prescribing qualification and significant post‑registration primary care experience are needed.

What the job involves

• Provide independent diagnosis and treatment for acute and complex conditions
• Conduct remote assessments by telephone and video, using vital sign data
• Advise and support remote monitoring clinicians
• Request and interpret tests and refer patients to specialists or secondary care
• Prescribe medicines independently and advise on regimens and side effects
• Plan and manage treatment for long‑term conditions, supporting patients to self‑manage at home
• Prioritise urgent health problems and start emergency care or escalation
• Keep accurate electronic patient records, take part in clinical audits and support quality improvement
• Offer remote reassurance and advice to protect patient safety and comfort at home
• Use the Doccla platform to monitor patient wellbeing and support care needs
• Work with the multidisciplinary team, supporting policy and procedures and providing clinical leadership as required

Qualifications

• Degree‑level nursing qualification or equivalent post‑registration award
• Non‑Medical Prescribing qualification
• Current Care Certificate

Registration & licences

• Registration with a UK professional body such as the NMC or HCPC

Experience

• Significant post‑registration experience working in primary care
• Advanced clinical practice experience

Skills & knowledge

• Practising within professional boundaries and regulatory standards
• Critical thinking in clinical decision‑making

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Experience in remote patient monitoring or virtual wards
• Familiarity with digital healthcare platforms
• Experience working in a start‑up or rapidly changing environment