Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Gillingham Medical Practice; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established general practice is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Gillingham, UK. The role involves conducting patient assessments, diagnosing, and managing treatment plans autonomously as part of a supportive clinical team. Candidates must possess experience in Primary Care and a prescribing qualification, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional care to a diverse patient population. The position offers generous staff benefits and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance programme

Birthday leave

Qualifications

• Essential experience in managing clinical presentations independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face consultations and telephone assessments.
• Diagnose and treat patients presenting with minor illness.
• Prescribe independently within the scope of practice.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Experience in Primary Care

Ability to work autonomously

Prescribing qualification

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our well-established, forward-thinking, and supportive general practice team.

We are a highly respected surgery with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. This is a fantastic role for a dynamic and dedicated professional who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in primary care.

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will be an integral part of our clinical team, working autonomously and collaboratively to provide exceptional care to our diverse patient population.

This role is ideal for an experienced ANP who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is confident in managing a range of clinical presentations independently.

Experience of working in Primary Care and a prescribing qualification is essential for this role.

Interview Date: Monday 24th November 2025

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be expected to undertake all duties andresponsibilities associated with an Advanced Nurse Practitioner working withinPrimary Care, including (but not limited to):

Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner with an extended scope of practice, contributing to the delivery of comprehensive Primary Care services.

Conduct face-to-face consultations, telephone assessments, and occasional home visits, providing accessible and responsive care to our patients.

Perform clinical assessments, take patient histories, formulate diagnoses, and develop evidence-based treatment and management plans.

Prescribe independently within the scope of professional practice, ensuring safe and effective patient care.

Maintain accurate, detailed, and contemporaneous clinical records that clearly document assessment, decision-making, and interventions.

Collaborate closely with our multi-disciplinary team, sharing clinical expertise and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

Ensure all clinical practice aligns with the latest evidence-based guidelines, supporting a modern, prudent, and patient-centred approach to Primary Care.

About us

We are a well-established, thriving practice operating across two sites, proudly serving a rural community of over 13,280 patients. Our team includes six GP partners, salaried and retained GPs, ANPs, a multiskilled nursing team, pharmacy, wellbeing team, and mental health nurse all supported by an exceptional admin team.

We believe in collaboration, both within our practice and with external partners, to deliver the highest quality primary healthcare. Our forward-thinking approach ensures that youll be part of a practice that embraces innovation and teamwork to provide the best patient care possible.

Our practice offers a friendly, welcoming environment with a strong, supportive workforce where your wellbeing matters. We also offer various social events throughout the year.

Staff Benefits:Employee Assistance programme. Generous annual leave, birthday, paid sick/dependency leave after probation (subject to management discussion), regular one-to-one meetings and annual performance and development reviews.

Equal Opportunities Employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing a discrimination-free workplace for everyone.

Please note: Applicants currently registered at Gillingham Medical Practice will be required to register with a neighbouring practice if successful.

If you havent heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness.
• Ensuring clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations.
• Provide first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of advanced skills in history taking, physical examination, problem solving and clinical decision making to establish a diagnosis and management plan.
• Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests and investigations and interpret findings and action within own competence.
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in a safe, effective and appropriate manner as defined by current legislative frameworks and local guidelines, and within scope of practice.
• Provide safe, evidence-based individualised care to the practice population.
• Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate.
• Work with the multi-disciplinary team within the practice and contribute to practice targets (local and national) with disease management agenda. E.g. QoF.
• Undertake scheduled home visits for patients unable to attend the surgery as agreed with the Duty GP and within scope of practice.
• Support other healthcare professionals within the practice and offer advice and guidance within area of competence.

Administration and professional responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes.
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded and amended.
• Dealing appropriately with results and clinical letters for patients under your care.
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration.
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please refer to Person Specification attached for essential and desirable criteria.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.