Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Benfleet PCN; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vale Medical Practice in Bedford is seeking an advanced nurse practitioner to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team, delivering expert clinical care for patients with acute, chronic and undifferentiated conditions. The role can be full- or part-time and offers flexible 4–8 sessions per week depending on needs and negotiation.

The post-holder will have advanced assessment, diagnostic, treatment and prescribing skills, contribute to improving access and service development, and

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or working towards.
• Independent prescriber qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Annual appraisal and revalidation up to date.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute, chronic and complex conditions.
• Carry out advanced clinical examination and history taking.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and management plans.
• Prescribe safely within scope and maintain prescribing competencies.
• Carry out telephone, video and face-to-face consultations as required.
• Refer appropriately to secondary care and community services.
• Promote patient self-management and shared decision making.

Skills

Advanced nursing practice

Primary care experience

Independent prescriber

CPD and revalidation

Clinical assessment

Education

NMC registered nurse

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

Independent prescriber qualification

Annual appraisal & revalidation

Job description

About the Role

The Vale Medical Practice is looking to recruit an advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) to work autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide expert clinical care for patients presenting with acute, chronic, and undifferentiated conditions. The role is offered on a full or part-time basis.

Key Information

• 4–8 sessions per week (flexible and negotiable)
• Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications
• Permanent position (part-time or full-time considered)
• Optional Extended Access sessions:
• Monday and Wednesday: 5.00pm–8.00pm
• Enhanced hourly rate available

The post-holder will possess advanced assessment, diagnostic, treatment, and prescribing skills and will independently manage a broad range of clinical presentations while recognising the limits of their competence and seeking support where appropriate. They will play a key role in improving access to care, supporting service development, and maintaining high standards of patient safety and clinical effectiveness.

Main duties will include:

• Independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic, and complex health conditions.
• Carry out advanced clinical examination and history taking.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and management plans.
• Request, interpret and act upon investigations.
• Prescribe safely and effectively within their scope of practice and prescribing qualification.
• Manage minor illness and urgent same-day appointments.
• Undertake telephone, video and face-to-face consultations.
• Provide evidence-based treatment and advice.
• Refer appropriately to secondary care and community services.
• Recognise deteriorating patients and initiate appropriate escalation.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records using SystmOne.
• Promote patient self-management and shared decision making.

For further information, please see the attached job description.

About the Candidate

All applicants should have:

Essential Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards)
• Independent prescriber qualification
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development
• Annual appraisal and revalidation requirements met

Essential Experience and Skills

• Experience working as an advanced nurse practitioner in primary care
• Ability to independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic conditions
• Experience in managing long-term conditions and preventative healthcare
• Ability to work autonomously whilst recognising limitations and seeking support when appropriate
• Competence in clinical examination, history taking and clinical decision-making
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and professional responsibilities
• Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and ensure mandatory training remains up to date
• Awareness of and compliance with relevant practice policies and guidelines, including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection and health and safety requirements
• Commitment to lifelong learning, audit and quality improvement to ensure evidence-based practice
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centred approach

About Us

The Vale Medical Practice is a forward-thinking and innovative practice. We embrace new ways of working and welcome ideas that improve patient care and enhance clinician satisfaction. We work closely with our local commissioners and regularly participate in innovative projects and pilot schemes. We actively support clinicians who wish to become involved in-service development, teaching, research or specialist clinical areas.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent patient access and continuity of care. Our two sites serve diverse patient populations with differing demographics and levels of deprivation, providing an interesting and rewarding clinical experience.

Why Join Us?

• Paper-light, digital-first practice with streamlined and efficient systems
• Minimal administrative burden with excellent clinical and administrative support
• Streamlined total triage system with pre-consultation work-up and prioritisation, enabling timely access, reduced pressure in clinics, and more meaningful consultations
• Protected time for follow-ups and continuity of care
• Expanding portfolio of onsite outpatient clinics, supporting closer collaboration with secondary care and opportunities in teaching and service design
• Opportunity to undertake Extended Access sessions for additional flexibility and income
• Supportive team culture with regular team-building and social events
• Weekly clinical meetings for shared learning and peer support
• Free onsite parking at both sites and excellent accessibility
• Growing, relatively affluent patient population with fewer language barriers
• Training practice with GP trainees, nursing students and medical students
• Research-active (NIHR-aligned) with opportunities to participate in research projects
• Encouragement of portfolio careers and development of specialist interests

We Are Committed to Helping Our Clinicians Thrive

• Individualised coaching and career development
• Support to develop specialist interests (e.g. women's health, diabetes, respiratory care, minor illness, frailty, education, research)
• Opportunities to become a clinical supervisor or mentor
• Access to Training Hub programmes, including:
• Advanced Practice development pathways
• Peer support networks and CPD opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support (including Shiny Mind app)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.