About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivatedAdvanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)to join our dynamic primary care team at Christchurch Medical Practice Purewell. The ANP will work autonomously within their professional scope, providing care through face-to-face consultations, telephone assessments, and home visits when required.
This role requires advanced clinical knowledge, critical decision-making skills, and the ability to manage a diverse patient caseload. The successful candidate will provide expert advice, triage and treat patients, coordinate referrals, and ensure the highest standards of clinical safety and excellence.
The postholder will be subject to anEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).
Main duties of the job
Clinical Nursing Practice
Provide advanced clinical care using expert assessment, clinical judgment, triage, same-day ANP support, and management of urgent/unplanned events.
Diagnose, manage, and treat acute and chronic conditions in adults and children.
Prescribe and review medications in line with best practice, national guidance, and protocols.
Request and interpret investigations (e.g., bloods, X-rays, scans) within agreed protocols.
Refer appropriately within primary/secondary care and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
Care Management
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and families regarding care plans.
Monitor and support achievement of clinical targets (e.g., QOF, prescribing schemes).
Ensure care outcomes meet required standards and recommend improvements.
Health Improvement
Lead screening and prevention initiatives.
Support innovation in care delivery and evidence impact through reports/presentations.
Refer to statutory and voluntary services to improve patient outcomes.
Administration & Professional Responsibilities
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with policy and legislation.
Participate in meetings, audits, and governance activities.
Ensure clinical areas are stocked, maintained, and compliant with infection control standards
About us
Christchurch Medical Practice is a forward-thinking and training practice supporting 16,500 patients.
We are based in the heart of Dorset, enjoying the best of both worlds with the beautiful heritage coastline as well as the New Forest National Park, a place of ancient woodland, free-roaming animals, and charming towns and villages.
We pride ourselves on delivering the very best care to our patients and commit to mentoring and developing our team to enhance our service.
We work collaboratively with other local practices as a member of Christchurch PCN.
Job description Job responsibilities
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Before you proceed, please take a moment to review the full details of the role. The Job Description is available as a supporting file attached to this advertisement and provides important information about the responsibilities, required skills, and expectations for the position. We strongly encourage all applicants to read it carefully to ensure they have a clear understanding of what the role involves. If you decide to apply, your application will be assessed against the criteria outlined in that document. We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration. MSc, PG(Dip) or MA in Advanced Clinical Practice preferred. Independent Prescriber qualification. Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in primary, community, or acute healthcare. Experience managing acute illness, long-term conditions, and minor ailments independently. Skilled in triaging, diagnosing, prescribing, and referring both adult and paediatric patients. Competent in interpreting diagnostic tests and routine clinical procedures. Proficient with clinical systems such as SystmOne. Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle or access to alternative transportation.
Desirable
Working towards or completed Advanced Clinical Practice at Masters level. Experience in inter-agency working across health networks. Experience in clinical governance, risk assessment, and health promotion.
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 Christchurch Medical Practice
Address 1 Purewell Cross Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 3AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://christchurchmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)