Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our friendly and supportive GP practice team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled clinician to work autonomously within primary care, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

The successful candidate will assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of effective and accessible services to our patient population.

Main duties of the job

Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting with undifferentiated conditions

Independently prescribe medication in line with current guidelines and best practice

Manage same-day appointments, minor illness, and urgent presentations

Undertake clinical management of patients with long-term conditions where appropriate

Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, and wider PCN teams

Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement, and QOF delivery

Support triage systems and improve patient access to care

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using clinical systems (EMIS)

Participate in practice meetings and contribute to service development

About us

Herschel Medical Centre is a well-established GP surgery serving approximately 18000 patients. We are a supportive and forward-thinking team consisting of GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff.

We are committed to providing high-quality care and continually improving our services to meet the needs of our local population. We actively support staff development and encourage innovation within the practice.

Details

• Date posted: 21 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: A0554-26-0006
• Job locations: 45 Osborne Street, Slough, SL1 1TT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice, providing high-quality clinical care to patients registered at the practice. The post holder will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care for patients presenting with a wide range of undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.

The ANP will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective, and responsive primary care services.

Clinical Practice

• Provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with acute and chronic conditions
• Manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illnesses
• Prescribe medications independently in accordance with prescribing regulations and practice protocols
• Undertake clinical decision-making and risk management in complex situations
• Deliver evidence-based care in line with national and local guidelines
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care or other services

Patient Care & Service Delivery

Support same-day access clinics and triage systems

Contribute to improving patient access and flow within the practice

Participate in the management of long-term conditions where appropriate

Promote health education and self-management to patients

Team Working

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and administrative staff

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings

Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues where appropriate

Contribute to the development of integrated working within the Primary Care Network (PCN)

Leadership & Service Development

• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and practice development
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and governance activities
• Support the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets
• Assist in the development and implementation of practice policies and protocols

Education & Training

• Maintain own professional development and revalidation requirements
• Participate in clinical supervision and appraisal processes
• Support the training and mentorship of junior staff and students where appropriate

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with legal and professional standards
• Adhere to NMC Code of Conduct and practice policies
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, and information governance requirements
• Participate in significant event reviews and incident reporting

Professional Responsibilities

• Work within the scope of professional practice and competencies
• Maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Ensure continued professional development in line with role requirements
• Act as a role model for high standards of clinical care and professionalism

General Duties

• Contribute to a positive and supportive working environment
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as delegated by the Practice Manager or GP Partners

This job description is not exhaustive