Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Honiton Surgery
Honiton, EX14 2NY
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Honiton Surgery is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our friendly, forward-thinking Practice, serving app...
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will
- Independently assess, diagnose and manage acute and minor illness presentations.
- Undertake advanced clinical assessment and clinical decision-making.
- Prescribe safely and effectively as an Independent Prescriber.
- Request, interpret and act upon appropriate investigations.
- Deliver both face-to-face and telephone consultations.
- Work collaboratively within the Practice Duty Team alongside GPs, Pharmacists, and Nursing colleagues.
- Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance and service development initiatives.
Generic responsibilities
All staff at this organisation have a duty to conform to the following:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.
Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.
Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire
The organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety.
The post-holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
All personnel are to comply with the
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Environment Act 1995
Fire Precautions workplace Regulations 1999
Other statutory legislation which may be brought to the post holders attention
Confidentiality
The organisation is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.
It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff must protect patient information and provide a confidential service.
Honiton Surgery is a friendly forward thinking practice, serving approximately 18,500 patients across East Devon. We have a diverse clinical team that includes GP Partners, Salaried GPs, ANP, Nursing and HCA team, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and FCP physiotherapists and a Health and Wellbeing Team. We are an RCGP Research Ready practice with many active research studies. As a well-established Practice and lead Practice within our Primary Care Network, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through innovation, collaboration and continuous service improvement.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Qualified healthcare professional with current NMC registration.
- Educated to masters degree level in accordance with the NHS England. Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Registered on the appropriate professional register.
- Independent Prescriber Qualification (V300).
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification
- Minor illness or urgent care qualification
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to independently assess, diagnose and manage acute and minor illness.
- Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Competent Independent Prescriber.
- Ability to request, interpret and act upon investigations.
- Understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Good clinical system knowledge and accurate record keeping.
- Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
- Knowledge of QOF and enhanced services.
Desirable
- Minor injury assessment and management skills.
- Experience supporting service development initiatives.
Personal Qualities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates personal accountability and professionalism.
- Resilient and able to work under pressure.
- Compassionate and patient-focused approach.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Occupational Health clearance.
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for professional revalidation.
- Evidence of CPD commensurate with the role.
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours if required by service need.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
- Demonstrable evidence of autonomous clinical practice.
- Experience assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and minor illness.
- Experience managing undifferentiated presentations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to delivering patient-centred care.
- Knowledge and experience of acute and chronic disease management.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance and risk management.
Desirable
- Experience of Emergency Care, Urgent Treatment Centre or Minor Injury Unit settings.
- Experience of working in General Practice.
- Experience of same-day access or Duty Team working.
- Experience using Systmone.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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