Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Wessex LMCs Ltd.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, where you will provide expert care and clinical decision-making to a diverse patient population. This role offers the chance to work independently, support chronic disease management, and mentor a dedicated team. Enjoy a flexible part-time schedule that promotes a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in patient care. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to an established clinical team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree level in a relevant area or equivalent.
• Qualified non-medical prescriber with NMC/HCPC registration.

Responsibilities

• Formulate management plans and prescribe medication as needed.
• Conduct Chronic Disease clinics and manage patient assessments.

Skills

Clinical Decision Making

Patient Assessment

Chronic Disease Management

Non-Medical Prescribing

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Relevant Area

UK Professional Registration

Job description

Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Testvale Surgery

An opportunity has arisen to join an established Clinical team within a 6 GP Partner Practice at Testvale Surgery in Totton. The Practice is a training practice for GP registrars and has a population of 13600 patients. We like to empower our workforce, supporting you to develop to your fullest potential, as well as partnering with patients to take shared responsibility for their healthcare.

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) at Testvale Surgery, working as part of our Clinical team you will provide an efficient ‘on the day’ service to our patients with a caring and respectful disposition. Working independently face to face or via telephone consultations, you will be accountable for delivering safe, clinical decision-making and expert care to a high standard. Acting within your professional boundaries, your duties will include all (or part) of the patient journey including initial history taking; clinical assessment; diagnosis; treatment; prescribing and evaluation of their care. You will also contribute to the leadership and mentorship of the treatment room team.

We recognise that our most valuable resource is our people, so we aim to create an environment where you can enjoy a good work-life balance.

Salary will be dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview. Ideally, we are looking for PT 24-28 hours per week. Flexibility to cover for holidays and sickness is essential.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner’s Responsibilities:

Formulate a management plan for the patient, using other sources of healthcare professionals (such as GP or pharmacists), if required, to support diagnosis or next course of action.

Prescribe medication as required within your clinical competence.

Your responsibilities will also include but not be limited to Chronic Disease clinics, Cervical Cytology and Dressing Clinics.

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical decision making within your clinical competence.

Advanced Nurse Practitioners Key Skills and Experience:

Master’s degree level in the relevant area of expertise OR is working at a master’s level aware or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competencies.

Qualified non-medical prescriber.

Registered with NMC/HCPC.

Experience working in a primary care setting is essential. Chronic disease management is also desirable.

You must be competent at taking a clinical history face to face and on the telephone, excluding red flags and undertake a physical examination of the patient for patients presenting with undifferentiated conditions.

Good clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of acute Primary Care presentations.

If you have a sense of humour and are committed to working with our fun and hardworking team, you will fit in well and we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

To apply for this role please send a covering letter explaining why you feel you are the right candidate along with your CV to [e-mail] .

We welcome informal visits, please contact Renee Persone, Practice Manager on 02380662500.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applicants must have a current UK professional registration.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)