About this role
Job summary
Mayfield Medical Centre is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner (APNP) to join our friendly and forward-thinking primary care team on a permanent part-time basis.
We are seeking an APNP to work 3 sessions per week across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. The role is contracted at 13.5 hours per week, with each session consisting of 4.5 hours.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to children and young people within a busy GP practice setting. The successful candidate will work autonomously while collaborating closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions in paediatric patients.
The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of integrated, proactive, and community-based healthcare services while supporting innovation within primary care.
Working hours are:
Monday: Afternoon session (4.5 hours)
Wednesday: Afternoon session (4.5 hours)
Friday: Afternoon session (4.5 hours)
The successful candidate will join a welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner include undertaking advanced clinical assessments, diagnosing and treating children and young people presenting with both acute and chronic conditions, and managing same-day urgent paediatric presentations within primary care.
The postholder will independently prescribe medication where qualified, deliver evidence-based care, and ensure safe clinical decision-making at all times. Additional responsibilities include undertaking health promotion and preventative care initiatives, identifying and escalating safeguarding concerns appropriately, and maintaining accurate clinical records using the practice clinical system.
The role also requires close multidisciplinary collaboration with GPs, health visitors, and community services to ensure coordinated patient care. Furthermore, the APNP will contribute to audit activity, quality improvement projects, and ongoing service development within the practice
About us
Salus Medical Services is a GP Federation formed by local GP practices across Northeast Hampshire and Farnham, including practices in Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet, Farnham, and Yateley.
The organisation delivers several contracts that support primary care services on behalf of member practices, enabling them to work collaboratively and more effectively with other healthcare providers. Salus aims to stabilise, sustain, and shape the future of primary care while providing a unified voice for healthcare across the locality.
The organisation is committed to improving patient outcomes, enhancing the health of the local population, and developing proactive, personalised, and coordinated models of care.
Salus is also focused on innovation and service transformation, including the continued development of Integrated Care Teams, Rapid Home Visiting to strengthen enhanced out-of-hospital care provision and improve patient access to high-quality healthcare services.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job overview
Mayfield Medical Centre is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner (APNP) to join our friendly and forward-thinking primary care team on a permanent part-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to children and young people within a busy GP practice setting. The successful candidate will work autonomously while collaborating closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions in paediatric patients.
The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of integrated, proactive, and community-based healthcare services while supporting innovation within primary care.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and young people presenting with a wide range of conditions within primary care.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing same-day and urgent paediatric presentations
Independently prescribing medication where qualified and appropriate
Delivering evidence-based care and safe clinical decision-making
Undertaking health promotion, preventative care, and safeguarding activities
Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
Working collaboratively with GPs, health visitors, community services, and the wider multidisciplinary team
Identifying and escalating safeguarding concerns in line with local and national policies
Participating in audit, quality improvement, and service development activities
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills alongside strong advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making abilities
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration - Recognised Advanced Clinical Practice or Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification - Significant post-registration experience in paediatric care - Evidence of continued professional development at an advanced level - Non-Medical Prescriber qualification or currently working towards qualification - Up-to-date safeguarding children training and knowledge of current legislation
Desirable
- Minor illness and/or minor injury qualification - Experience of advanced practice within General Practice or Primary Care - Additional paediatric or urgent care qualifications
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a child- and family-centred approach Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively Strong organisational and time management skills Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care Sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures and escalation processes Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and community teams Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice Flexible, proactive, and adaptable approach to service delivery
Desirable
Interest in service innovation and development within primary care Understanding of integrated care models and out-of-hospital service provision Experience supporting teaching, mentorship, or staff development initiatives
Experience Essential
Significant experience working within paediatrics in a primary care, urgent care, or hospital setting Experience independently assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic paediatric conditions Experience of autonomous clinical decision-making and advanced clinical reasoning Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team Experience managing urgent and same-day presentations Experience maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
Desirable
Previous experience working within General Practice Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS Experience contributing to audit, quality improvement, or service development initiatives
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 Salus Medical Services Ltd
Address Aldershot Centre For Health
Hospital Hill
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU11 1AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.salusmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)