Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is searching for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to deliver high-quality patient-centered care in Plymouth. The ideal candidate will manage complete episodes of clinical care, including assessment and prescribing, and will demonstrate advanced clinical skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing complete episodes of clinical care including assessment, diagnosis, treatments, and prescribing.
• Advanced clinical skills in a primary care setting.
• Proficiency in using clinical diagnostic tools and conducting complex clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced and complex clinical care, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing for patients.
• Work independently within the scope of practice to manage complete clinical episodes.
• Manage patient cases from initial assessment to conclusion, including follow-ups and referrals.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Patient-centered care

Prescribing

Case management

Education

Masters degree in advanced Practice

Registration with the NMC or HCPC

Further qualifications in a specialist area

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and autonomous Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our Team. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality, patient‑centred care in a fast‑paced, supportive general practice environment.

As an ANP, you will lead on delivering undifferentiated primary care to a varied patient population, working independently but with access to clinical support from the practice team. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical assessment, decision‑making, and prescribing, with a commitment to upholding the standards of care and safety expected by Mayflower Medical Group.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include the applicationof advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and advise patientsface to face, ensuring the use of evidence‑based practice. The role encompasses the following areas:

• Undifferentiated Patient Care within an AM and PM session
• Patient follow up - respond to previous case management
• AutonomousPractice - as per NICE guidelines
• Case Management - Ensuring pathways meet the needs of our service

About us

The Fuller and Forbes Partnership is a primary care provider with practices currently in Devon, Leeds, Burnley and Gateshead.

Mayflower Medical Group, located in Plymouth, is a healthcare provider offering a range of services to meet the medical needs of the community. The group typically provides primary care services, including general health check‑ups, chronic disease management, and preventative care. Mayflower Medical Group is known for its patient‑centered approach, focusing on accessible care and building strong relationships with patients to ensure long‑term health and well‑being. It is an essential healthcare resource for the Plymouth area, often serving a broad demographic of individuals and families.

The organisation is patient‑driven and has used patient feedback in the past to develop innovative services such as a bespoke smart phone app, patient‑centred practice websites, joint working with the third sector and a bespoke e‑consultation service.

Our vision is to enable to patients to live longer healthier lives that are full active and meaningful

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Deliveradvanced and complex clinical care, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment,and prescribing for patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.

AutonomousPractice

Work independently within the scope of practice to manage completeclinical episodes, using advanced diagnostic skills and clinical judgment.

Case Management

Manage patient cases from initial assessment to conclusion, includingfollow-ups and referrals, ensuring continuity of care.

Prescribing

Utilise prescriptive authority responsibly following current guidelines andprotocols to enhance therapeutic outcomes for patients.

Home visiting

undertake home visiting as and when required, including triage of home visits.

Leadership and Guidance

Provide mentorship and supervision to nursing staff, trainee advancedpractitioners, and other healthcare professionals to enhance team competencies.

ProfessionalDevelopment

Engage in continuous professional development to keep abreast ofmedical advancements and to further develop clinical skills.

Research and QualityImprovement

Participate in clinical audits and research activities tocontribute to the evidence base for practice.

QualityAssurance

Implement quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance withhealth care standards and best practices in patient care.

Educational Activities

CPD Activities Facilitate and participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD)activities within the practice.

Administrative andOrganisational Duties

Record Keeping

Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records using SystmOne.

The Practice recognisesthat the role of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner is wide and varied isevolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to beexhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder willbe expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Extensive experience in managing complete episodes of clinical care including assessment, diagnosis, treatments, and prescribing
• Advanced clinical skills in a primary care setting, with proficiency in using clinical diagnostic tools and conducting complex clinical procedures

Qualifications

• Masters degree in advanced Practice, or equivalent post‑graduate qualification, or full accreditation or eportfolio
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other regulatory body as appropriate
• Further qualifications in a specialist area such as diabetes, dermatology, or emergency care
• Experience and competency in minor surgery procedures or chronic disease management

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.