Job summary EAST:MK Primary Care Network has an exciting opportunity for an advanced nurse practitioner to join our practice team. The role is offered on a full-time basis, for 37.5 hours per week over 5 days per week, between Monday and Saturday, on a rotation basis across the 4 surgeries that make up our PCN. You will act as an autonomous advanced practitioner able to work independently as well as in conjunction with other members of the clinical team. You will be able to demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver expert care, including assessment, diagnostic skills, treatment and evaluation of patients who wish to be seen by a healthcare professional, presenting with minor illness and/or their continuing medical and nursing needs. Main duties of the job Acting as an expert practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles. Working as an autonomous clinical practitioner/nurse, providing high quality and timely patient centred care. Independently prescribe, working within the current guidelines, reviewing, and monitoring patient medications in accordance with the formulary. Delivering face to face/telephone/e-consult/video consultations as well as home visits. Directing care appropriately and managing complete episodes of care independently. Undertaking consultations with patients of all ages including children as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement, diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients. Working within and across the MDT teams and signpost/draw upon expertise of all members to support and meet the patients' needs and best interests. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards, ensuring accurate read coding. Participating in, and contribute to, all clinical targets (QOF, QIS, ES etc). Recommending, instigating, and explaining appropriate invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests, investigations and interpret findings and reports. About us East:MK PCN covers a total population of around 56,000 patients, across its 4 practices in Milton Keynes: Ashfield Medical Centre, CMK Medical Centre, Milton Keynes Village Practice and the Grove Surgery. Our overarching objective is to deliver the highest standard of care. We work collaboratively with colleagues in the NHS, public and community services to make as much of an impact to improving patient access and care. Patient-centred care is a firm belief in our network, and we are looking for energetic and proactive individuals that will enjoy working in a vibrant team. Date posted 09 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Up to £50500pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 8786-1 Job locations CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES MED CENTRE 68 BRADWELL COMMON BOULEVARD BRADWELL COMMON MILTON KEYNES MK13 8RN Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Experience Essential The ability to record accurate clinical notes. The ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to a GP. Experience of working in a management role and evidence of leadership skills. Experience of working in a wide range of primary care settings to include clinical triage experience. The ability to problem solve and to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. An understanding of the requirement for PGDs and associated policy. Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative, motivated and a forward-thinker with high levels of integrity and loyalty. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations and able to work under pressure in stressful situations. UK driving licence, with exclusive access to a vehicle. Qualifications Essential A registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). A Masters degree from the Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or have completed the centres e-Portfolio (supported) route; both pathways enable eligibility for an Advanced digital badge issued by the centre, demonstrating recognised educational and experiential preparation in advanced practice. A qualified independent nurse prescriber, on the NMC register. Meets NMC revalidation requirements, in accordance with the NMC revalidation booklet. Meets the standards for registered ANP working at advanced level. Person Specification Experience Essential The ability to record accurate clinical notes. The ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to a GP. Experience of working in a management role and evidence of leadership skills. Experience of working in a wide range of primary care settings to include clinical triage experience. The ability to problem solve and to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. An understanding of the requirement for PGDs and associated policy. Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative, motivated and a forward-thinker with high levels of integrity and loyalty. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations and able to work under pressure in stressful situations. UK driving licence, with exclusive access to a vehicle. Qualifications Essential A registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). A Masters degree from the Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or have completed the centres e-Portfolio (supported) route; both pathways enable eligibility for an Advanced digital badge issued by the centre, demonstrating recognised educational and experiential preparation in advanced practice. A qualified independent nurse prescriber, on the NMC register. Meets NMC revalidation requirements, in accordance with the NMC revalidation booklet. Meets the standards for registered ANP working at advanced level. 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 Primary Care Careers Address CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES MED CENTRE 68 BRADWELL COMMON BOULEVARD BRADWELL COMMON MILTON KEYNES MK13 8RN Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)