About this role
Job summary
Orpington Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative, patient-focused service committed to delivering high-quality care within the local community.
About the Role: As an ANP within Orpington PCN, you will work autonomously and collaboratively to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with a range of conditions across our member practices. You will play a key role in supporting primary care services, reducing GP workload, and improving patient access and experience.
Main duties of the job
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and provide expert care to patients Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions independently Prescribe medications within scope of practice and in line with local guidelines Contribute to health promotion, disease prevention and long-term condition management Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across GP practices within the PCN
About us
We are proud of our diverse and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, working together across practices and hub-based clinics. This includes:
Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and paramedics delivering acute and complex careFirst Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) supporting MSK assessment, diagnosis and managementPodiatrists providing specialist foot care and chronic disease supportClinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians optimising medication, safety and long-term condition managementCare Coordinators who support patient navigation, MDT coordination and proactive careWider ARRS roles including social prescribing and mental health support
Job description Job responsibilities
About the Role: As an ANP within Orpington PCN, you will work autonomously and collaboratively to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with a range of conditions across our member practices. You will play a key role in supporting primary care services, reducing GP workload, and improving patient access and experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and provide expert care to patients Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions independently Prescribe medications within scope of practice and in line with local guidelines Contribute to health promotion, disease prevention and long-term condition management Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across GP practices within the PCN
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Completed MSc or PGDip in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent recognised ANP qualification). Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300). Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse Proven experience working at an advanced level in primary care or urgent care settings. Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and decision-making skills.
Desirable
Experience working in Primary Care. Experience using EMIS. Experience contributing to service improvement, pathway design or PCN-level initiatives. Understanding of ARRS roles and how to maximise workforce utilisation within primary care.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Orpington PCN
Address Orpington PCN
21 High St, Green Street Green, Orpington BR6 6BG
Orpington
Bromley
BR6 6BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.orpingtonpcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)