Overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our growing multi-disciplinary primary care team. You will work alongside our multi-disciplinary clinical team of GPs, Pharmacists and Nurses to deliver high quality patient care. This permanent position is offered on a part-time basis worked over 3.5 days. A full day of clinic runs from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00. There are paid tea breaks in each session in addition to any unpaid lunch break. This opportunity offers an exceptional candidate the chance to develop their career within Primary Care, and in return, The New Surgery Practice is committed to working with you to further enhance your clinical skills and progression within the role.
We welcome applications from qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioners from all backgrounds; however you must have at least 2 years prescribing experience and 2 years experience working within an Advanced Nurse Practitioner role to apply.
Responsibilities
* As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with independent prescribing, deliver face-to-face services and provide health information to patients from appropriate healthcare professionals. Provide safe and effective health assessments and treatment of patients within the establishment.
* Be accountable for your practice including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge or referral of patients, independent of medical intervention.
* Demonstrate safe clinical decision making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills for patients within the service.
* Collaborate with the healthcare team to meet patient needs and support the delivery of policy and procedures; implement agreed management plans and follow approved protocols as appropriate.
* Provide a holistic clinical service with support and supervision from GPs.
* Maintain ongoing care planning and support, with emphasis on prevention and self-care, and address patients with socio-economic issues where applicable.
* Promote health and well-being through health education, screening and therapeutic communication to improve self-care and independence.
* Participate in screening for disease risk factors and early signs of disease; refer patients to other services or agencies as appropriate, after discussion with a GP.
* Encourage patients to engage in face-to-face consultations where clinically necessary; work with allied health professionals to ensure delivery of Quality and Outcomes Frameworks.
* Exercise professional judgment to manage risk, including complex and unpredictable events, and support teams to ensure safety for individuals, families and carers.
* Use enhanced communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills with empathy and reassurance to overcome barriers to acceptance.
* Work with the multi-disciplinary team within the Practice and across the wider primary care network to promote integrated and seamless pathways of care.
* Monitor the effectiveness of clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as audits and peer review.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registered
* Advanced Nurse Practitioner Qualification
* Independent nonmedical prescriber
Desirable
* MSc (Advanced Practice)
UK Registration
* Current UK professional registration is required.
Experience
* Essential: 2 years prescribing experience
* Essential: 2 years experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
* Desirable: Experience of working in primary care or General Practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
* This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS disclosure check will be required.
About Us
Welcome to The New Surgery, a dedicated General Practice located in Folkestone, committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. For over 30 years, our practice has been serving the Folkestone community and evolving to meet changing healthcare needs. Our services encompass a full range of primary care, from routine check-ups and acute illness treatment to chronic disease management and preventative care. Our team includes board-certified GPs, skilled nurses, and administrative staff dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our patients. We adopt a holistic and personalized approach to healthcare, treating patients with compassion, respecting individual needs, and ensuring confidentiality. We are open Monday to Friday 8:30 to 18:30, with appointments available by phone, online, or in person. The NHS app and Patient Access App provide patients access to their health records.
Details
Date posted: 14 August 2025
Salary: £28 to £30 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time (3.5 days per week)
Location: 128 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5SR
Employer: The New Surgery
Employer's website: http://www.thenewsurgery-folkestone.nhs.uk
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