Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

Rutland House Surgery is looking for a part‑time Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our friendly and supportive team. We are a well‑established GP practice in North London, committed to providing high‑quality, patient‑centred care to our diverse community. As a forward‑thinking practice, we continually look for innovative ways to improve services and patient outcomes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff, delivering autonomous clinical care to patients with acute and long‑term conditions. The role offers the opportunity to utilise advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing skills while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. At Rutland House Surgery, we are committed to professional development and encourage all staff to expand their skills and pursue areas of special interest. We offer a positive working culture where teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement are highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced ANP to join a progressive practice and make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our patients.

Main Duties of the Job

To carry out personal medical services expected from an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

About us

We are a PMS practice based in Muswell Hill. We work across 2 branches. There are 2 partners and 7 salaried GPs, including 2 nurses and 3 clinical pharmacists. For more information, please visit the practice website or speak to the Practice Manager. Informal visits are welcome.

Job Responsibilities

Rutland House Surgery is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. The successful candidate will provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care by assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with acute and long‑term conditions. Working autonomously and alongside GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, the ANP will deliver evidence‑based care, prescribe independently (where qualified), request and interpret investigations, and make appropriate referrals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe medication and manage treatment plans within scope of practice.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations.
• Provide health promotion, preventative care, and patient education.
• Support patients with long‑term condition management.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and community services.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure safe clinical practice.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and service development.
• Adhere to safeguarding, infection control, and governance requirements.

The post holder will play an important role in delivering safe, effective, and accessible healthcare while contributing to the ongoing development of services at Rutland House Surgery.

Experience

Essential

• Essential Experience
• Significant post‑registration clinical experience.
• Experience working at an advanced practice level.
• Experience of autonomous clinical decision‑making and patient management.
• Experience of prescribing and managing complex patient presentations.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience in primary care, urgent care, community services, or specialist clinical settings.
• Non‑medical prescribing experience in a relevant clinical area.
• Experience leading service improvement or quality initiatives.
• Teaching, supervision, or mentorship qualifications.
• Participation in research, audit, or service development projects.

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Qualifications
• Registered Nurse with current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.
• Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent advanced practice qualification.
• Independent/Supplementary Prescribing qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Advanced assessment, diagnostic, and clinical examination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Sound understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and risk management.
• Knowledge of current healthcare legislation, policies, and evidence‑based practice.

Desirable

• Desirable Criteria
• Eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS
• Experience in primary care, urgent care, community services, or specialist clinical settings.
• Non‑medical prescribing experience in a relevant clinical area.
• Experience leading service improvement or quality initiatives.
• Teaching, supervision, or mentorship qualifications.
• Participation in research, audit, or service development projects.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).