Advanced Nurse Practioner in Gloucester

Partners in Health (part of GDOC Ltd) is looking to recruit a highly motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our expanding primary care team. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary workforce, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across our primary care services. This is an exciting opportunity for an autonomous practitioner who is passionate about improving access, enhancing patient outcomes, and working collaboratively within an innovative NHS organisation.

Partners in Health operates as part of GDOC, a well-established not-for-profit organisation strengthening primary care services and improving healthcare delivery. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment that encourages professional development, innovation, and excellence in patient care.

Main duties of the job:

• The ANP/AP will work autonomously within their scope of practice to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting to the practice.
• They will provide expert clinical care, work alongside the multidisciplinary team, and contribute to service development to meet the needs of the practice population.

Reports to (line manager):

• Operationally: Practice Director
• Clinically: Lead GP(s)

About us:

G DOC LTD is a unique, GP-owned organisation; all GP surgeries in Gloucestershire are our shareholders. We operate with a not-for-profit ethos, ensuring every decision and service is focused on improving patient outcomes and reinvesting in local Primary Care across the county. We directly manage several GP surgeries in Gloucester and the Forest of Dean, providing patient-centred care to more than 45,000 patients. We value continuity of care and practice teams are at the heart of all we do. In addition to our surgeries, we deliver a range of countywide commissioned services designed to improve access, increase capacity, or provide specialist support. Our teams are committed to delivering sustainable, high-quality primary care while fostering innovation and collaboration across the local health system.

By joining us, you'll be part of an organisation that puts people first supporting staff wellbeing, professional development, and a collaborative culture. You'll benefit from the stability, support, and career opportunities of a larger organisation, while still working in close-knit, community-focused teams.

Job responsibilities:

• Clinical: Undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, both acute and chronic.
• Prescribe and review medication in accordance with national and local prescribing guidelines.
• Order and interpret investigations to inform clinical decision-making.
• Manage patients across the lifespan, including paediatric, adult, and elderly populations.
• Identify and manage long-term conditions, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies.
• Recognise and respond to medical emergencies and deteriorating patients.
• Work effectively across the 4 pillars of advanced practice: clinical, leadership, research, and education.

• Professional: Maintain professional registration with the appropriate regulatory body (NMC/HCPC/GPhC).
• Hold (or be eligible for) an Advanced digital badge issued by the centre for Advancing Practice.
• Work within national ACP/AP frameworks, scope of practice, and local protocols.
• Engage in clinical supervision and maintain an up-to-date professional portfolio.
• Participate in continuing professional development and annual appraisal.

• Leadership & Service Development: Contribute to quality improvement, audit, and clinical governance activities.
• Support the development of pathways, protocols, and practice policies.
• Mentor and support junior clinicians, nurses, and trainees within the practice.

• Communication: Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Document consultations clearly and accurately in the patient record.
• Liaise with community services, secondary care, and social care teams to ensure continuity of care.

Working conditions:

• Frequent, prolonged VDU use.
• Time-pressured environment.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail essential at all times.
• Exposure to distressing situations and written material.
• Contact with body fluids, i.e. wound exudates; urine etc. while in clinical practice.
• Uniform/scrubs to be worn as agreed with line manager.

Person Specification:

• Experience: Essential: Experience of General Practice; Proven experience in autonomous clinical decision-making. Desirable: Minimum 2 years post-registration experience; Experience managing long-term conditions; Experience of mentoring and supervising other clinicians.

• Qualifications: Essential: Registered with relevant professional body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC); MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or NMC-recognised equivalent; Hold (or be eligible for) an Advanced digital badge issued by the centre for Advancing Practice. Desirable: Independent prescriber or working towards it.

• Other: Essential: Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check satisfactory; Evidence of continuing professional development; An ability to drive, current UK driving licence, and daily access to a vehicle.

• Skills: Essential: Excellent communication and consultation skills; Understanding of ACP 4 pillars: clinical practice, leadership, education, research; Sound understanding of clinical governance and safeguarding; Advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment planning skills; Willing to become competent in use of SystmOne if not already; Ability to follow policy and procedure; Able to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy or protocol; Effective time management; Ability to work as a team member and autonomously; Good interpersonal skills. Desirable: Able to manage, monitor and review long term conditions; Knowledge of QOF, enhanced services, and primary care targets; Strong IT skills; Competent in use of SystmOne; Competent in the use of Office and Outlook; Audit and research skills; Teaching and mentoring skills.

• Personal Qualities: Essential: Clear, polite telephone manner; Polite and confident; Flexible and cooperative; Motivated; High levels of integrity and loyalty; Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations; Ability to work under pressure.