Overview
Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner role at Taurus Healthcare Limited / Herefordshire General Practice ( Belmont Medical Centre, Hereford ).
Job posted for Belmont Medical Centre on behalf of Taurus Healthcare. Closing date: 2 October 2025. Interviews expected the week commencing 6 and 13 October. Role includes between 30 and 37.5 hours per week.
About Us
Belmont Medical Centre is a friendly, inclusive, patient-focused GP surgery in South Hereford with a patient population of around 10,400. We are part of WBC Primary Care Network Services Ltd, collaborating with GPs, nurses, HCAs, clinical pharmacists and a strong admin team.
What We Offer
* A dynamic and welcoming team environment
* Modern, accessible premises
* Excellent location
* Regular breaks, clinical catch-ups, informal chat and light activity
* Involvement in PCN-wide initiatives and quality improvement projects
* Opportunities to develop specialist interests and leadership skills
Contact: Sue Matthews / Laura Witherall to arrange informal chat or visit at 01432 363822.
Job Details
Location: Belmont Medical Centre, Eastholme Avenue, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 7XT
Salary: £46,000 to £55,000 per year pro rata, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time or Part-time
Job Description / Responsibilities:
* Deliver a high standard of patient care as a Nurse Practitioner in general practice, using advanced autonomous clinical skills.
* Manage a clinical caseload, handling presenting patients’ needs in a primary care setting.
* Telephone triage and seeing patients; review and action laboratory results; sign prescriptions (if independent prescriber).
* Support urgent clinical queries; mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations; manage minor illnesses, acute presentations and long-term conditions within scope.
* Work with the clinical team; participate in regular team meetings; access CPD opportunities and further training.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage patients with acute and chronic medical conditions; provide advice and undertake same-day urgent triage.
* Identify red flags and underlying pathology; take appropriate action.
* Use complex decision-making for diagnosis, investigation and management within scope.
* Develop and evaluate treatment plans for chronic disease patients.
* Identify, manage and support patients at risk of long-term conditions; prevent adverse health effects.
* Provide advanced, specialist nursing care in line with evidence, NICE and NSF guidelines.
* Assess and triage patients; provide definitive treatment or refer to other team members as appropriate.
* Process and interpret pathology results; maintain accurate clinical records compliant with regulatory standards.
* Ensure SNOMED CT coding is used effectively; maintain chronic disease registers; chaperone patients when needed.
* Support patients in using prescribed medicines or OTC medicines within scope; review annually as required.
* Contribute to practice targets (QOF, PCN targets, IIF) following local guidelines.
* Complete relevant training to support multi-professional practice and CPD supervision.
* Liaise with external services to support vulnerable patients; delegate clinical responsibilities safely.
* Support safeguarding matters per local and national policies.
*A full Job Description & Person Specification is attached to this advert.*
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
* Essential: Registered General Nurse (NMC); recognised NP qualification at degree level or equivalent.
* Understanding of primary care policy, GMS contract, Clinical Governance, NICE guidelines and national standards; awareness of medico-legal aspects of the NP role; commitment to equality and diversity.
* Skills: risk assessment and safe management, IT skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, time management, data analysis, and ability to collaborate with the organisation, CCG and external stakeholders.
* Experience: minimum 5 years post-registration; evidence of CPD; experience with undifferentiated presenting problems; autonomous and team-based work; prescribing experience within current legislation; experience in chronic disease management (COPD, asthma, diabetes, CHD, AF).
* Desirable: experience with medical software, strategic thinking, presenting to wider audiences; interest or qualification in women’s health.
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required. Post is subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer: Taurus Healthcare Limited
Address: Belmont Medical Centre, Eastholme Avenue, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 7XT
Website: https://www.herefordshiregeneralpractice.co.uk
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