Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner

NHS

  • King's Lynn, Norfolk
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Are you currently an ANP or nurse practitioner working in general practice?Heacham Group Practice is a 2 partner training practice in Heacham with a branch surgery in Snettisham. The surgery provides excellent quality health care for its 7600 patients. We are looking for a full or part-time advanced/nurse practitioner to join our existing professional and friendly team. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced nurse who will embrace the challenge of this dynamic and interesting role. The position includes telephone triage, working with the duty GP and holding your own clinics.You will be supported by a multi-skilled team of clinical and non-clinical staff, working together to provide high quality, care to our patients.Main duties of the job
  • Delivering a high standard of patient care, using advanced, autonomous clinical skills and a broad in-depth theoretical knowledge-base.
  • Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with both minor and complex needs, initiating referrals as appropriate and planning clinical care accordingly.
  • Performing safe triage of patients when necessary via telephone or face to face.
  • Prescribing medication (if qualified), appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
  • Providing information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
  • Prioritising health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
  • Supporting patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care where appropriate.
  • Providing leadership, education and training to other healthcare professionals and staff.
About usHeacham Group Practice is a 2 partner training practice with two surgeries at Heacham and Snettisham providing excellent quality healthcare for approximately 7,600 patients. Our clinical team includes salaried GPs and very skilled nursing team including nurse practitioner, specialist nurses and HCAs. We are supported by an experienced administrative team as well as a wide range of other healthcare professionals through our PCN (Coastal PCN). Our clinical system is SystmOne.Some benefits we offer include:
  • A permanent employment contract
  • Membership of the NHS pension scheme
  • Support for your personal and professional development
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number28792-3Job locations45 Station RoadHeachamKings LynnNorfolkPE31 7EXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • A recognised relevant qualification.
  • Current registration with the NMC.
  • For the ANP role - the relevant master/degree qualifications or equivalent
Desirable
  • An independent prescriber qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience of working in general practice.
  • The ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and have sound clinical reasoning and decision making.
  • Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
  • SystmOne are desirable.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • A recognised relevant qualification.
  • Current registration with the NMC.
  • For the ANP role - the relevant master/degree qualifications or equivalent
Desirable
  • An independent prescriber qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience of working in general practice.
  • The ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and have sound clinical reasoning and decision making.
  • Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
  • SystmOne are desirable.

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