Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Newington Road Surgery in Ramsgate, Kent, seeks an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to provide autonomous primary care across all ages. You will diagnose, manage, prescribe, and discharge patients, delivering care via face-to-face, telephone, or video consultations while upholding clinical guidelines.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, make referrals when needed, and contribute to high-quality patient experiences in a well-regarded NHS practice.

Qualifications

• Master level education required and registered with the NMC.
• Independent prescriber status is essential.
• Ability to practice autonomously across primary care settings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, manage, prescribe, and discharge patients across all ages.
• Deliver face-to-face, telephone, or video consultations.
• Refer to secondary care and multidisciplinary teams as appropriate.

Skills

Independent prescriber

Autonomous practitioner

Education

Masters degree in nursing

NMC registration

Job description

Newington Surgery is going through changes that will drive the service and Patient experience as well as delivering new efficient and effective procedures. The successful Advanced Nurse Practitioner will work as an autonomous practitioner, diagnosing, managing, prescribing, and discharging patients with illness or injury across all age groups including young children. This may be by face-to-face consultation, telephone, or video consultation. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner works autonomously and is accountable for own professional actions. Undertakes Clinical Nursing Practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to people accessing primary health care services. Assesses diagnoses and treats patients attending primary health care services with a range of acute, non acute and chronic medical conditions. Assesses diagnoses and treats patients in surgery or own home who require acute medical attention and refer to appropriate agency. Directly admits patients to secondary care hospital in acute medical need. Refers patients to other medical specialities for assessment if deemed appropriate. Refers patients as appropriate to other members of the multidisciplinary team, secondary care and to other statutory and voluntary organisations including referral for x-ray. Interprets a range of diagnostic tests and routine clinical procedures. Makes critical judgements of the highest order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job eg first contact with patients presenting acutely and manages care in the presence and absence of protocols. Makes decisions where precedents do not exist, where appropriate without recourse to others e.g. direct referral of patients to Hospital Consultants without prior reference to other medical colleagues. Advises and supports others where standard protocols do not apply. Works within professional guidelines and codes of conduct. Works within all relevant practice policies and procedural guidelines e.g. infection control, chaperoning, risk management.

Qualifications

• have an active registration with the NMC
• practice within the four pillars
• be educated to Masters level
• be an independent prescriber
• meet NMC revalidation requirements Newington Road Surgery is a leading NHS General Practice located in Ramsgate, Kent, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred primary healthcare. The practice serves a diverse population and aims to provide accessible, safe, and effective care tailored to individual needs.

About Newington Road Surgery

Our mission is to offer comprehensive medical services that promote health and wellbeing within our community. We value clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and continuous improvement, ensuring that care is delivered with compassion and professionalism. Newington Road Surgery strives to maintain the highest standards of clinical care and patient experience. Our team of experienced GPs, nurses, and administrative staff work collaboratively to ensure timely access to services and continuity of care. The practice is regularly inspected by the Care Quality Commission and has consistently achieved a Good rating, reflecting its dedication to safe and effective healthcare delivery.