Job Summary
Surgery with a Sea View
Bethesda Medical Centre
Margate Kent
We are looking for a full time Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic Practitioner.
Bethesda Medical Centre is a friendly, forward thinking, high achieving Surgery based in a modern purpose built Surgery.
We have a population of 19,000 patients and offer a wide range of Services to our own patients and provider services to patients across East Kent.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will assess, investigate, diagnose, prescribe, plan and implement care for patients presenting with diagnosed and undiagnosed conditions and address continuing medical needs.
Will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet patient needs.
will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.
About Us
Bethesda Medical Centre is a forward thinking medical practice that aims to provide good medical care with respect and understanding for our patients and staff.
Bethesda Medical Centre is purpose built and situated on a cliff top in Cliftonville on the outskirts of Margate.
The practice team consists of 12 doctors (4 partners and 8 salaried GPs), 5 nurses, 4 Acute Care Team clinicians, 2 NAs and 4 HCAs and admin & ancillary staff.
We also have attached staff who are based at the practice or visit, and these include:- Mental Health Nurses, Counsellors and physiotherapists.
Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
A
Job locations
Palm Bay Avenue
Cliftonville
Margate
Kent
CT9 3NR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Title Of Post:
Job Description Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic Practitioner
Hours Of Employment:
1.0 WTE Positions
Contract:
Permanent Contract
Responsible To:
Practice Manager
Accountable To:
Partners
Job Summary
To assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, prescribe and implement care for patients presenting with diagnosed and undiagnosed conditions and address continuing medical needs.
To work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet patient needs.
The practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. The practitioner will take part in the management of some patients with long-term conditions. Part of your responsibilities will include visiting patients in their home to assess their medical condition, at the request of the lead clinician.
You will be working as part of a clinical team, with 11 GPs and 5 Practice Nurses, 2 NA's, and 4 HCAs with a large administration support group.
Job Responsibilities:
Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illnesses
Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective, and remains within boundaries of competence.
Advise patients on health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary healthcare team as necessary
Administration and professional responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice Team
Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients computer record
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient care
Undertake home visits as needed.
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular an ad-hoc reports and audits
Attend and participate in Practice meetings
Training and personal development
Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with Practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the Practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments
Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development
Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan
Liaison
There is a need to work closely with all members of the Practice including the reception and administrative staff, as well as the medical and nursing team.
There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and other agencies, including the Community Nursing Team, and Secondary Care.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
Be punctual and professional in manner
Confidentiality
In the performance of the duties outlined in the job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff, and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Any breach of confidentiality may result in disciplinary proceedings
Health & Safety
The Post-holder Will Assist In Promoting And Maintaining Their Own And Others Health, Safety And Security As Defined In The Practice Health & Safety Policy, To Include:
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in such a way that manages those risks
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way, free from hazards
Reporting potential risks identified
Safeguarding
You have a responsibility to follow the principles of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children in accordance with Practice policy.
Equality and Diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patient, their carers and colleagues
Behaving in a way that is welcoming to, and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feeling, priorities and rights
The Post-holder Will:
Contribution to the Implementation of Services:
Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
Participate in audit
Undertake distribution of results of investigations, and workflow correspondence as appropriate, when required
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Post-holder Will:
Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
Participate in audit
Undertake distribution of results of investigations, and workflow correspondence as appropriate, when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. Level 7 Clinical consultation and examination module or equivalent
or Degree in Paramedic Science
Desirable
Prescribing Qualification.
Experience in Primary Care
Experience
Desirable
Experience in General Practice
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
Experience in General Practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bethesda Medical Centre
Address
Palm Bay Avenue
Cliftonville
Margate
Kent
CT9 3NR
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Employer details
Employer name
Bethesda Medical Centre
Address
Palm Bay Avenue
Cliftonville
Margate
Kent
CT9 3NR
Employer's website
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