Job summary

We are currently looking for a part time nurse practitioner to join our friendly team.

The candidate will provide direct input in the care of practice patients to include, treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.

The candidate will be competent and confident in managing people with long-term health conditions as well as patients with acute and chronic conditions,

The candidate must be skilled at time-management and be able to recognise and work within their own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC.

The practice holds regular meetings including a monthly clinical support meeting where clinicians will discuss any NICE guidelines, clinical protocols, individual clinical cases, etc. Other regularly monthly meetings include Significant Events, Prescribing, Safeguarding, and MDT meetings to discuss the frail and elderly. The practice employs an outreach nurse to work with these patients in their own homes.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will see patients in clinics as well as carry out home visits, when necessary, and they will be expected to visit nursing homes as and when required. They will need to be able to diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan. The candidate will see patients ranging from the very young to the elderly and provide assessment, screening, referrals to secondary care, when necessary, and health education advice. The candidate must maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice. They must be able to assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.

About us

The Lawns Medical Practice is one of 2 GP practices located in Diss. We have 3 GP Partners, 1 Managing Partner, and a fantastic nursing team comprising of 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Outreach Nurse and 2 HCAs. We have a great team of admin and dispensary staff and we dispense to approximately one third of our 7100 practice patients. We share our building with Parish Fields practice and also with a large selection of community teams, including nursing and physio. We all have a good relationship and try to help and support each other. Working alongside the community teams and our resident Social Prescriber is extremely valuable in being able to ensure that our patients have the full package of care that they may need.

COVID-19 has changed the way we work but we are a strong team and we are coping well with all of the many changes we have had to implement. Our aim is to always ensure that our patients and staff feel comfortable and safe and we have achieved this.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)to join our friendly and supportive team at Parish Fields Practice.

We are a well-established GP practice caring for approximately 8,150 patients in Diss, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care while creating a positive, respectful and supportive environment for our staff.

This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team where you will have the autonomy to use your advanced clinical skills, while working alongside and supported by experienced clinicians across the practice.

We are looking for someone who enjoys the variety of general practice, is confident in their clinical decision-making and is passionate about providing excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

As an ANP, you will assess & manage patients presenting to the practice, including those with acute, undifferentiated & long-term conditions.

You will be able to work autonomously within your scope of practice, using your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat & refer patients appropriately.

Your role will include:

• Assessing & triaging patients, including same-day presentations.
• Taking comprehensive histories & undertaking appropriate clinical examinations.
• Assessing & managing undifferentiated & undiagnosed presentations.
• Diagnosing & treating a broad range of acute & chronic conditions.
• Prescribing safely within your scope of practice & in line with relevant national/local guidance.
• Recognising red flags & identifying patients who require escalation or onward referral.
• Completing episodes of care where appropriate, from initial assessment through to treatment, follow-up or referral.
• Working collaboratively with GPs & the wider MDT team.
• Supporting personalised care & shared decision-making with patients.
• Contributing to clinical development, quality improvement & service development within the practice.
• Supporting the education, development & clinical supervision of colleagues where appropriate.

We recognise that every advanced practitioner brings a different range of skills & experience. We are interested in what you can bring to our team, as well as the experience you have already gained.

About us

We believe that looking after our staff is an important part of providing excellent patient care.

Our practice is friendly, supportive and committed to creating an environment where people feel valued and respected. You will become part of an established multidisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to contribute to how we continue to develop our services.

We have approximately 8,150 registered patients and use SystmOne.

Our recent patient and staff feedback has been very positive, and our monthly monitoring of patient feedback consistently shows that over 92% of patients rate the care and service they receive from the practice as Good or Very Good.

Our mission is:

To deliver outstanding patient-centred care within a safe, inclusive and respectful practice environment.

We protect and value our staff and support our patients to take shared responsibility for their health through informed choice, prevention and partnership.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2679-26-0003

Job locations

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an ANP, you will assess and manage patients presenting to the practice, including those with acute, undifferentiated and long-term conditions.

You will be able to work autonomously within your scope of practice, using your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately.

Your role will include:

• Assessing and triaging patients, including same-day presentations.
• Taking comprehensive histories and undertaking appropriate clinical examinations.
• Assessing and managing undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• Diagnosing and treating a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribing safely within your scope of practice and in line with relevant national and local guidance.
• Recognising red flags and identifying patients who require escalation or onward referral.
• Completing episodes of care where appropriate, from initial assessment through to treatment, follow-up or referral.
• Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting personalised care and shared decision-making with patients.
• Contributing to clinical development, quality improvement and service development within the practice.
• Supporting the education, development and clinical supervision of colleagues where appropriate.

We recognise that every advanced practitioner brings a slightly different range of skills and experience. We are interested in what you can bring to our team, as well as the experience you have already gained.

Job description Job responsibilities As an ANP, you will assess and manage patients presenting to the practice, including those with acute, undifferentiated and long-term conditions.You will be able to work autonomously within your scope of practice, using your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately.Your role will include: Assessing and triaging patients, including same-day presentations. Taking comprehensive histories and undertaking appropriate clinical examinations. Assessing and managing undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations. Diagnosing and treating a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. Prescribing safely within your scope of practice and in line with relevant national and local guidance. Recognising red flags and identifying patients who require escalation or onward referral. Completing episodes of care where appropriate, from initial assessment through to treatment, follow-up or referral. Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team. Supporting personalised care and shared decision-making with patients. Contributing to clinical development, quality improvement and service development within the practice. Supporting the education, development and clinical supervision of colleagues where appropriate. We recognise that every advanced practitioner brings a slightly different range of skills and experience. We are interested in what you can bring to our team, as well as the experience you have already gained.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the NMC.
• Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent).
• A masters degree level qualification in a relevant area of expertise.
• Evidence of working at masters level or equivalent across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.
• Evidence of recognised preparation and capability in advanced practice in accordance with the current NHS England/Centre for Advancing Practice requirements.
• The clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake autonomous advanced clinical practice within general practice.
• For Advanced Practitioner Nurses, recognised routes may include completion of a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme or the supported ePortfolio route, as well as the recognised trainee pathways set out within the current PCN Network Contract DES.

Desirable

• We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in:
• General practice or primary care.
• Acute and minor illness assessment and management.
• Same-day assessment and triage.
• Clinical leadership.
• Audit, research or quality improvement.
• Supporting and developing other members of the clinical team.
• Working as an ANP/ACP within a multidisciplinary primary care team.
• Come and meet us
• Choosing a new practice is about more than just a job description.
• If you are interested in the role, we would be very happy to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the practice before you apply. Come and meet the team, see how we work and ask us any questions you may have.
• We are looking for the right person to join our team, and we would love to hear from you.
• If you think this could be the next step for you, please get in touch.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration with the NMC. Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent). A masters degree level qualification in a relevant area of expertise. Evidence of working at masters level or equivalent across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research. Evidence of recognised preparation and capability in advanced practice in accordance with the current NHS England/Centre for Advancing Practice requirements. The clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake autonomous advanced clinical practice within general practice. For Advanced Practitioner Nurses, recognised routes may include completion of a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme or the supported ePortfolio route, as well as the recognised trainee pathways set out within the current PCN Network Contract DES. Desirable We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in: General practice or primary care. Acute and minor illness assessment and management. Same-day assessment and triage. Clinical leadership. Audit, research or quality improvement. Supporting and developing other members of the clinical team. Working as an ANP/ACP within a multidisciplinary primary care team. Come and meet us Choosing a new practice is about more than just a job description. If you are interested in the role, we would be very happy to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the practice before you apply. Come and meet the team, see how we work and ask us any questions you may have. We are looking for the right person to join our team, and we would love to hear from you. If you think this could be the next step for you, please get in touch.

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Parish Fields Practice

Address

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.parishfields.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Parish Fields Practice

Address

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.parishfields.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)to join our friendly and supportive team at Parish Fields Practice.

We are a well-established GP practice caring for approximately 8,150 patients in Diss, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care while creating a positive, respectful and supportive environment for our staff.

This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team where you will have the autonomy to use your advanced clinical skills, while working alongside and supported by experienced clinicians across the practice.

We are looking for someone who enjoys the variety of general practice, is confident in their clinical decision-making and is passionate about providing excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

As an ANP, you will assess & manage patients presenting to the practice, including those with acute, undifferentiated & long-term conditions.

You will be able to work autonomously within your scope of practice, using your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat & refer patients appropriately.

Your role will include:

• Assessing & triaging patients, including same-day presentations.
• Taking comprehensive histories & undertaking appropriate clinical examinations.
• Assessing & managing undifferentiated & undiagnosed presentations.
• Diagnosing & treating a broad range of acute & chronic conditions.
• Prescribing safely within your scope of practice & in line with relevant national/local guidance.
• Recognising red flags & identifying patients who require escalation or onward referral.
• Completing episodes of care where appropriate, from initial assessment through to treatment, follow-up or referral.
• Working collaboratively with GPs & the wider MDT team.
• Supporting personalised care & shared decision-making with patients.
• Contributing to clinical development, quality improvement & service development within the practice.
• Supporting the education, development & clinical supervision of colleagues where appropriate.

We recognise that every advanced practitioner brings a different range of skills & experience. We are interested in what you can bring to our team, as well as the experience you have already gained.

About us

We believe that looking after our staff is an important part of providing excellent patient care.

Our practice is friendly, supportive and committed to creating an environment where people feel valued and respected. You will become part of an established multidisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to contribute to how we continue to develop our services.

We have approximately 8,150 registered patients and use SystmOne.

Our recent patient and staff feedback has been very positive, and our monthly monitoring of patient feedback consistently shows that over 92% of patients rate the care and service they receive from the practice as Good or Very Good.

Our mission is:

To deliver outstanding patient-centred care within a safe, inclusive and respectful practice environment.

We protect and value our staff and support our patients to take shared responsibility for their health through informed choice, prevention and partnership.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2679-26-0004

Job locations

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an ANP, you will assess and manage patients presenting to the practice, including those with acute, undifferentiated and long-term conditions.

You will be able to work autonomously within your scope of practice, using your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately.

Your role will include:

• Assessing and triaging patients, including same-day presentations.
• Taking comprehensive histories and undertaking appropriate clinical examinations.
• Assessing and managing undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• Diagnosing and treating a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribing safely within your scope of practice and in line with relevant national and local guidance.
• Recognising red flags and identifying patients who require escalation or onward referral.
• Completing episodes of care where appropriate, from initial assessment through to treatment, follow-up or referral.
• Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting personalised care and shared decision-making with patients.
• Contributing to clinical development, quality improvement and service development within the practice.
• Supporting the education, development and clinical supervision of colleagues where appropriate.

We recognise that every advanced practitioner brings a slightly different range of skills and experience. We are interested in what you can bring to our team, as well as the experience you have already gained.

Job description Job responsibilities As an ANP, you will assess and manage patients presenting to the practice, including those with acute, undifferentiated and long-term conditions.You will be able to work autonomously within your scope of practice, using your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately.Your role will include: Assessing and triaging patients, including same-day presentations. Taking comprehensive histories and undertaking appropriate clinical examinations. Assessing and managing undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations. Diagnosing and treating a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. Prescribing safely within your scope of practice and in line with relevant national and local guidance. Recognising red flags and identifying patients who require escalation or onward referral. Completing episodes of care where appropriate, from initial assessment through to treatment, follow-up or referral. Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team. Supporting personalised care and shared decision-making with patients. Contributing to clinical development, quality improvement and service development within the practice. Supporting the education, development and clinical supervision of colleagues where appropriate. We recognise that every advanced practitioner brings a slightly different range of skills and experience. We are interested in what you can bring to our team, as well as the experience you have already gained.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As this post is being recruited as an Advanced Practitioner Nurse through the Primary Care Network Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), applicants will need to meet the applicable NHS England/PCN requirements for the role.
• Current registration with the NMC.
• Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent).
• A masters degree level qualification in a relevant area of expertise.
• Evidence of working at masters level or equivalent across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.
• Evidence of recognised preparation and capability in advanced practice in accordance with the current NHS England/Centre for Advancing Practice requirements.
• The clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake autonomous advanced clinical practice within general practice.
• For Advanced Practitioner Nurses, recognised routes may include completion of a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme or the supported ePortfolio route, as well as the recognised trainee pathways set out within the current PCN Network Contract DES.

Desirable

• We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in:
• General practice or primary care.
• Acute and minor illness assessment and management.
• Same-day assessment and triage.
• Clinical leadership.
• Audit, research or quality improvement.
• Supporting and developing other members of the clinical team.
• Working as an ANP/ACP within a multidisciplinary primary care team.
• Come and meet us
• Choosing a new practice is about more than just a job description.
• If you are interested in the role, we would be very happy to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the practice before you apply. Come and meet the team, see how we work and ask us any questions you may have.
• We are looking for the right person to join our team, and we would love to hear from you.
• If you think this could be the next step for you, please get in touch.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential As this post is being recruited as an Advanced Practitioner Nurse through the Primary Care Network Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), applicants will need to meet the applicable NHS England/PCN requirements for the role. Current registration with the NMC. Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent). A masters degree level qualification in a relevant area of expertise. Evidence of working at masters level or equivalent across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research. Evidence of recognised preparation and capability in advanced practice in accordance with the current NHS England/Centre for Advancing Practice requirements. The clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake autonomous advanced clinical practice within general practice. For Advanced Practitioner Nurses, recognised routes may include completion of a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme or the supported ePortfolio route, as well as the recognised trainee pathways set out within the current PCN Network Contract DES. Desirable We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in: General practice or primary care. Acute and minor illness assessment and management. Same-day assessment and triage. Clinical leadership. Audit, research or quality improvement. Supporting and developing other members of the clinical team. Working as an ANP/ACP within a multidisciplinary primary care team. Come and meet us Choosing a new practice is about more than just a job description. If you are interested in the role, we would be very happy to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the practice before you apply. Come and meet the team, see how we work and ask us any questions you may have. We are looking for the right person to join our team, and we would love to hear from you. If you think this could be the next step for you, please get in touch.

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Parish Fields Practice

Address

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.parishfields.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Parish Fields Practice

Address

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.parishfields.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join our team

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionateAdvanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)to join our friendly and supportive team at Parish Fields Practice.

We are a well-established GP practice caring for approximately 8,150 patients in Diss, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care while creating a positive, respectful and supportive environment for our staff.

This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team where you will have the autonomy to use your advanced clinical skills, while working alongside and supported by experienced clinicians across the practice.

We are looking for someone who enjoys the variety of general practice, is confident in their clinical decision-making and is passionate about providing excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

About the role

As an ANP, you will assess and manage patients presenting to the practice, including those with acute, undifferentiated and long-term conditions.

You will be able to work autonomously within your scope of practice, using your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately.

Your role will include:

• Assessing and triaging patients, including same-day presentations.
• Taking comprehensive histories and undertaking appropriate clinical examinations.
• Assessing and managing undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• Diagnosing and treating a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribing safely within your scope of practice and in line with relevant national and local guidance.
• Recognising red flags and identifying patients who require escalation or onward referral.
• Completing episodes of care where appropriate, from initial assessment through to treatment, follow-up or referral.
• Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting personalised care and shared decision-making with patients.
• Contributing to clinical development, quality improvement and service development within the practice.
• Supporting the education, development and clinical supervision of colleagues where appropriate.

We recognise that every advanced practitioner brings a slightly different range of skills and experience. We are interested inwhat you can bring to our team, as well as the experience you have already gained.

About us

We believe that looking after our staff is an important part of providing excellent patient care.

Our practice is friendly, supportive and committed to creating an environment where people feel valued and respected. You will become part of an established multidisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to contribute to how we continue to develop our services.

We have approximately 8,150 registered patients and use SystmOne.

Our recent patient and staff feedback has been very positive, and our monthly monitoring of patient feedback consistently shows thatover 92% of patients rate the care and service they receive from the practice as Good or Very Good.

Our mission is:

To deliver outstanding patient-centred care within a safe, inclusive and respectful practice environment.

We protect and value our staff and support our patients to take shared responsibility for their health through informed choice, prevention and partnership.

Come and meet us

Choosing a new practice is about more than just a job description.

If you are interested in the role, we would be very happy to arrange aninformal conversation or visit to the practicebefore you apply. Come and meet the team, see how we work and ask us any questions you may have.

We are looking for theright person to join our team, and we would love to hear from you.

If you think this could be the next step for you, please get in touch.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2679-26-0002

Job locations

Parish Fields Practice

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Clinical practice

Assess diagnose plan implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs

Proactively identify diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-termcondition (as appropriate)

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions integrating both drug-and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols and within scope of practice

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex urgent or emergency situations including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation

Assess identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Advise support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions

Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consentto treatment

Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate

Delivering a quality service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC

Produce accurate contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation consistent with legislation policies and procedures

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required

In partnership with other clinical teams collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate

Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care

Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation

Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events

Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery

Working with the practice management monitor and develop the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policies

Contribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team providing feedback as appropriate

Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance

Working with practice management to ensure the whole team have skills and knowledge regarding domestic violence vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if required

Leadership personal and people development

Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority

Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model

Support staff development in order to maximise potential

Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice

Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and or users of services

Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work

Enlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of services

Work with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processes

Contribute to the development of local guidelines protocols and standards

Maintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process

Maintain active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives

Promote the role of the Advanced Practitioner Nurse in general practice

Team working

Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time

Work as an effective and responsible team member supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Delegate clearly and appropriately adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence

Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Discuss highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care

Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management team

Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success

Management of risk

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Contribute to the regular updating of the Practice Risk Register

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health safety and security legislation policies, procedures and guidelines

Ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements where appropriate

Working with the practice management ensure the Nursing Team has access to and undertakes mandatory and statutory training requirements

Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Advocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all

Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

Managing information

Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning implementation and monitoring of care presenting and communicating information

Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes

Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases

Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information Act

• Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team

Communicate essential financial restraints with the team and discuss with them ideas for effective and efficient working within these constraints

Learning and development

Undertake mentorship for more junior staff assessing competence against set standards

Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences)

• Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate

Provide an educational role to patients carers families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning

Equality and diversity

Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity

Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture

Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights

Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies

Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice

Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers participate in care and refuse care

Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Job description Job responsibilities Key responsibilitiesClinical practiceAssess diagnose plan implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosisClinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordinglyAssess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needsProactively identify diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-termcondition (as appropriate)Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions integrating both drug-and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management planPrescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols and within scope of practiceWork with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactionsPrioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex urgent or emergency situations including initiation of effective emergency careSupport patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultationAssess identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and childrenAdvise support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriatePromote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditionsMeet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound careCommunicationUtilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consentto treatmentCommunicate with and support patients who are receiving bad newsCommunicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicatingMaintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholdersAct as an advocate for patients and colleaguesEnsure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriateDelivering a quality serviceRecognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMCProduce accurate contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation consistent with legislation policies and proceduresPrioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes qualityDeliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based careInitiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activitiesUtilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where requiredIn partnership with other clinical teams collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriateEvaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of careSupport and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisationUse a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss eventsAssess the impact of policy implementation on care deliveryWorking with the practice management monitor and develop the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policiesContribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team providing feedback as appropriateUnderstand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidanceWorking with practice management to ensure the whole team have skills and knowledge regarding domestic violence vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if requiredLeadership personal and people developmentAct as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priorityTake responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role modelSupport staff development in order to maximise potentialActively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practiceEncourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and or users of servicesCritically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of workEnlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of servicesWork with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processesContribute to the development of local guidelines protocols and standardsMaintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement processMaintain active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiativesPromote the role of the Advanced Practitioner Nurse in general practiceTeam workingUnderstand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over timeWork as an effective and responsible team member supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of workingDelegate clearly and appropriately adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competenceCreate clear referral mechanisms to meet patient needPrioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the teamWork effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care deliveryDiscuss highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient careManage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management teamAgree plans and outcomes by which to measure successManagement of riskManage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Contribute to the regular updating of the Practice Risk RegisterMonitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health safety and security legislation policies, procedures and guidelinesEnsure appropriate supervision of safe storage rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements where appropriateWorking with the practice management ensure the Nursing Team has access to and undertakes mandatory and statutory training requirementsApply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelinesAdvocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for allInterpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practiceManaging informationUse technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning implementation and monitoring of care presenting and communicating informationReview and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processesManage information searches using the internet and local library databasesUnderstand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information ActCollate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the teamCommunicate essential financial restraints with the team and discuss with them ideas for effective and efficient working within these constraintsLearning and developmentUndertake mentorship for more junior staff assessing competence against set standardsDisseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences)Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriateProvide an educational role to patients carers families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learningEquality and diversityIdentify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunityEnable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory cultureSupport people who need assistance in exercising their rightsMonitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policiesAct as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practiceAccept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers participate in care and refuse careAssist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Person Specification

Desirable Experience

Desirable

• Desirable experience
• We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in:
• General practice or primary care.
• Acute and minor illness assessment and management.
• Same-day assessment and triage.
• Clinical leadership.
• Audit, research or quality improvement.
• Supporting and developing other members of the clinical team.
• Working as an ANP/ACP within a multidisciplinary primary care team.

Experience

Essential

• Essential requirements
• As this post is being recruited as an Advanced Practitioner Nurse through the Primary Care Network Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), applicants will need to meet the applicable NHS England/PCN requirements for the role.
• These include:
• Current registration with the NMC.
• Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent).
• A masters degree level qualification in a relevant area of expertise.
• Evidence of working at masters level or equivalent across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.
• Evidence of recognised preparation and capability in advanced practice in accordance with the current NHS England/Centre for Advancing Practice requirements.
• The clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake autonomous advanced clinical practice within general practice.
• For Advanced Practitioner Nurses, recognised routes may include completion of a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme or the supported ePortfolio route, as well as the recognised trainee pathways set out within the current PCN Network Contract DES.
• If you are unsure whether your qualification or advanced practice pathway meets the current PCN requirements, please contact us for an informal conversation before applying.
• The successful candidates qualifications and advanced practice pathway will be checked against the current PCN/ARRS requirements before an appointment is confirmed.

Qualifications

Essential

• We are looking for a clinician who is:
• Caring, approachable and committed to providing excellent patient care.
• Confident in clinical assessment and autonomous decision-making.
• Able to recognise their own scope of practice and when additional support or referral is required.
• A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development.
• Organised and able to manage the variety that comes with working in general practice.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to the continued development of our practice.
• You do not need to be the finished article. We value clinicians who are keen to continue developing their advanced practice alongside their existing skills and experience.

Person Specification Desirable Experience Desirable Desirable experience We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in: General practice or primary care. Acute and minor illness assessment and management. Same-day assessment and triage. Clinical leadership. Audit, research or quality improvement. Supporting and developing other members of the clinical team. Working as an ANP/ACP within a multidisciplinary primary care team. Experience Essential Essential requirements As this post is being recruited as an Advanced Practitioner Nurse through the Primary Care Network Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), applicants will need to meet the applicable NHS England/PCN requirements for the role. These include: Current registration with the NMC. Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent). A masters degree level qualification in a relevant area of expertise. Evidence of working at masters level or equivalent across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research. Evidence of recognised preparation and capability in advanced practice in accordance with the current NHS England/Centre for Advancing Practice requirements. The clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake autonomous advanced clinical practice within general practice. For Advanced Practitioner Nurses, recognised routes may include completion of a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme or the supported ePortfolio route, as well as the recognised trainee pathways set out within the current PCN Network Contract DES. If you are unsure whether your qualification or advanced practice pathway meets the current PCN requirements, please contact us for an informal conversation before applying. The successful candidates qualifications and advanced practice pathway will be checked against the current PCN/ARRS requirements before an appointment is confirmed. Qualifications Essential We are looking for a clinician who is: Caring, approachable and committed to providing excellent patient care. Confident in clinical assessment and autonomous decision-making. Able to recognise their own scope of practice and when additional support or referral is required. A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development. Organised and able to manage the variety that comes with working in general practice. Enthusiastic about contributing to the continued development of our practice. You do not need to be the finished article. We value clinicians who are keen to continue developing their advanced practice alongside their existing skills and experience.

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Parish Fields Practice

Address

Parish Fields Practice

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.parishfields.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Parish Fields Practice

Address

Parish Fields Practice

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.parishfields.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)