Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Woodgrange Medical Practice is looking for a part-time Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

We are a well‑organised, efficient practice with a list size of 16,000 and growing. Located in a spacious converted bank with modern clinical environment, we offer excellent transport links and are close to Olympic Park and Westfield Shopping Centre.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry out personal medical services expected of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Job responsibilities

The advanced nurse practitioner will deliver high‑quality patient‑centred care while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and ensure safe, effective service delivery.

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex conditions.
• Independently manage episodes of care, prescribe medications where qualified, order and interpret diagnostic investigations and make appropriate referrals to specialist services.
• Provide clinical leadership, support service development, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and act as a mentor and role model to colleagues.

Clinical Practice

• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, including detailed history taking, physical examination, and risk assessment.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute, chronic and complex health conditions.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Independently prescribe and review medications within professional competence and prescribing authority.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic investigations including laboratory tests, imaging and other relevant assessments.
• Provide timely interventions, treatment and follow‑up care to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Recognise deteriorating patients and initiate appropriate escalation and emergency responses.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.

Patient Care and Communication

• Deliver compassionate, person‑centred care that respects patient dignity, preferences and cultural needs.
• Engage patients, families and carers in shared decision‑making and care planning.
• Provide health education and advice to support informed choices and self‑management.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare professionals across all levels.
• Promote health and wellbeing through preventive healthcare and health promotion activities.

Leadership and Professional Practice

• Provide clinical leadership and expert advice to nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Act as a role model demonstrating professional excellence and high standards of clinical practice.
• Support workforce development through mentoring, supervision and clinical teaching.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures and care pathways.
• Promote evidence‑based practice and support innovation within the service.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with medical staff, nurses, allied health professionals, social care teams and external agencies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to complex case discussions.
• Coordinate patient care across organisational and professional boundaries to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Develop effective working relationships that support integrated service delivery.

Quality, Governance and Service Improvement

• Participate in clinical audits, service evaluations and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the monitoring and improvement of patient safety and clinical effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, legislation and organisational policies.
• Report and manage incidents, complaints and risks in accordance with governance procedures.
• Support the implementation of best practice guidelines and quality standards.

Education and Development

• Maintain and develop advanced clinical competence through continuing professional development.
• Participate in mandatory training and professional learning activities.
• Support the education and development of students, junior staff and colleagues.
• Share specialist knowledge and promote a culture of learning and professional growth.

Safeguarding and Risk Management

• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns involving children and vulnerable adults.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with local and national policies.
• Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures at all times.

General Responsibilities

• Adhere to all organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection legislation.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.
• Actively contribute to organisational objectives and service priorities.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the role.

Person Specification

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

£65,000 to £75,000 a year – depending on experience