Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Newbattle Medical Practice

NHS Scotland; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Newbattle Medical Practice in Dalkeith, Midlothian, is seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our forward‑thinking team, due to continued expansion of our patient list. You will provide comprehensive patient care, including history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and prescribing where qualified, working autonomously with support from our GP team.

We offer a supportive learning environment, opportunities to develop specialist interests, and

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good IT literacy and familiarity with clinical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care including history taking and assessment.
• Make diagnoses and plan treatment, including prescribing where qualified.
• Manage ongoing evaluation and follow-up with autonomy, with GP support when required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Communication

IT literacy

Education

Advanced Nurse Practitioner registration

Tools

Vision

Job description

Blackcot , Mayfield, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22 4AA

Newbattle Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our friendly, forward‑thinking team, due to continued expansion of our patient list.

We are a progressive practice caring for approximately 24,199 patients, with an innovative online triage system that ensures patients are directed quickly to the right clinician, providing timely and appropriate care. We are also proud of our highly regarded frailty service, delivering rapid assessment and continuity of care for our most vulnerable patients.

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will work within your professional scope of practice to provide comprehensive patient care, including history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing (where qualified), and ongoing evaluation. You will work autonomously while benefiting from the support and collaboration of our experienced GP team whenever required.

As a GP training practice, we foster a supportive learning environment and are committed to professional development. With our large and diverse patient population, there are excellent opportunities to develop specialist interests.

There is also the opportunity to become involved in our successful online triage service.

We are looking for someone with:

• Current registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT and general computer literacy.
• Experience of using Vision is desirable, although full training will be provided.

We are happy to arrange a Practice visit and discuss the role in more detail.