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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Extensive experience in managing complete episodes of clinical care including assessment, diagnosis, treatments, and prescribing
- Experience
Advanced clinical skills in a primary care setting, with proficiency in using clinical diagnostic tools and conducting complex clinical procedures
- Qualifications
Masters degree in advanced Practice, or equivalent post-graduate qualification, or full accreditation or eportfolio
- Qualifications
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other regulatory body as appropriate
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Further qualifications in a specialist area such as diabetes, dermatology, or emergency care
- Qualifications
Experience and competency in minor surgery procedures or chronic disease management
Job summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and autonomous Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our Team for 33 hours a week. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced, supportive general practice environment.
As an ANP, you will lead on delivering undifferentiated primary care to a varied patient population, working independently but with access to clinical support from the practice team. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical assessment, decision-making, and prescribing, with a commitment to upholding the standards of care and safety expected by Mayflower Medical Group.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include the application of advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and advise patients face to face, ensuring the use of evidence-based practice. The role encompasses the following areas:
Undifferentiated Patient Care within an AM and PM session
Patient follow up - respond to previous case management
Autonomous Practice - as per NICE guidelines
Case Management - Ensuring pathways meet the needs of our service
Prescribing - Independant prescribing
About us
The Fuller and Forbes Partnership is a primary care provider with practices currently in Devon, Leeds, Burnley and Gateshead.
Mayflower Medical Group, located in Plymouth, is a healthcare provider offering a range of services to meet the medical needs of the community. The group typically provides primary care services, including general health check-ups, chronic disease management, and preventative care. Mayflower Medical Group is known for its patient-centered approach, focusing on accessible care and building strong relationships with patients to ensure long-term health and well-being. It is an essential healthcare resource for the Plymouth area, often serving a broad demographic of individuals and families.
The organisation is patient-driven and has used patient feedback in the past to develop innovative services such as a bespoke smart phone app, patient-centred practice websites, joint working with the third sector and a bespoke e-consultation service.
Our vision is to enable to patients to live longer healthier lives that are full active and meaningful
Details
- Date posted: 25 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: A2381-26-0012
- Job locations: Mayflower Medical Group, Stirling Road, Plymouth, PL5 1PL, United Kingdom, Mount Gould Medical Centre, Mount Gould Road, Plymouth, PL4 7PY, United Kingdom, Mannamead Surgery, 22 Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5HE, United Kingdom, Trelawny Surgery, Ham Drive, Plymouth, PL2 2NL, United Kingdom, Ernesettle Medical Centre, 21 Ernesettle Green, Plymouth, PL5 2ST, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Patient Care
Deliver advanced and complex clinical care, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing for patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
Autonomous Practice
Work independently within the scope of practice to manage complete clinical episodes, using advanced diagnostic skills and clinical judgment.
Case Management
Manage patient cases from initial assessment to conclusion, including follow-ups and referrals, ensuring continuity of care.
Prescribing
Utilise prescriptive authority responsibly following current guidelines and protocols to enhance therapeutic outcomes for patients.
Home visiting
undertake home visiting as and when required, including triage of home visits.
Leadership and Guidance
Mentorship
Provide mentorship and supervision to nursing staff, trainee advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to enhance team competencies.
Professional Development
Engage in continuous professional development to keep abreast of medical advancements and to further develop clinical skills.
Research and Quality Improvement
Research Participation
Participate in clinical audits and research activities to contribute to the evidence base for practice.
Quality Assurance
Implement quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with health care standards and best practices in patient care.
Educational Activities
CPD Activities Facilitate and participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities within the practice.
Administrative and Organisational Duties
Record Keeping
Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records using SystmOne.
Miscellaneous
The Practice recognises that the role of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner is wide and varied is evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Advanced Nurse Practitioner with Fuller and Forbes Healthcare Group in Plymouth, England. It is listed as a Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Sep 2026.
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