About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner to join our friendly, supportive, and experienced multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a well-established GP practice where high-quality patient care, teamwork, and professional development are valued.
You will work alongside experienced GPs, nurses, pharmacist, and an efficient administrative team to provide autonomous, patient-centred care in a collaborative environment.
Our practice provides a welcoming and supportive workplace, with free on-site parking and excellent public transport links, being conveniently located close to a tram station. If you are looking to join a practice where your contribution is recognised and you can make a real difference to the local community, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities: Extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
IPC training to be completed as part of the mandatory training and induction.
Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients care record
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular adhoc reports and audits
Attend and participate in Practice Meeting as required
Undertake home visits to our housebound patient population for the purpose of assessment and treatment for acute or chronic conditions
Ensuring when significant events are identified, they are recorded appropriately on GP Team Net.
About us
Greenfields Medical Practice is a well-established, patient-centred GP practice serving the local community in Nottingham. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and accessible primary care to our diverse patient population.
Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and a dedicated administrative and reception team who work collaboratively to provide safe, effective, and responsive care.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking practice that values teamwork, continuous learning, and innovation. We encourage professional development and provide a positive working environment where staff are supported to develop their skills and contribute to improving patient care.
The practice is conveniently located with free on-site parking and excellent public transport links, including close proximity to a tram station, making it easily accessible for both staff and patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the delivery of practice care services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the patient population of the
Greenfields Medical Practice
. The advanced nurse practitioner will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.The following are the core responsibilities of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes
Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice to patients
Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health
Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens
Request pathology services as necessary
Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation using primary care software
Ensure read codes are used effectively
Maintain chronic disease registers
Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required
Contribute to practice targets ,QOF etc., complying with local and regional guidance
Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
IPC training to be completed as part of the mandatory training and induction.
Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice Team
Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients care record
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient healthcare and registration of the practice
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular adhoc reports and audits
Attend and participate in Practice Meeting as required
Undertake home visits to our housebound patient population for the purpose of assessment and treatment for acute or chronic conditions
Ensuring when significant events are identified, they are recorded appropriately on GP Team Net.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a Nurse Practtioner Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
Desirable
Experience of chronic disease management
Skills Essential
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Understands the importance of evidence based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management
Personal skills Essential
Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Qualifications Essential
QualificationsEssential Registered Nurse Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification) Qualified Nurse Prescriber Minor Illness Qualification
Desirable
Desirable Teaching Qualification ALS, PALS
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 Greenfields Medical Practice
Address 12 Terrace Street
Hyson Green
Nottingham
NG7 6ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.omsharma.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)