About the Role

The Vale Medical Practice are looking to welcome a permanent Advanced Nurse Practitioner to our team for 4–8 sessions per week (flexible and negotiable).

Optional Extended Access sessions: Monday and Wednesday: 5.00pm–8.00pm and enhanced hourly rate available.

Why join us?

Paper-light, digital-first practice with streamlined and efficient systems
Minimal administrative burden with excellent clinical and administrative support
Streamlined total triage system with pre-consultation work-up and prioritisation, enabling timely access, reduced pressure in clinics, and more meaningful consultations
Protected time for follow-ups and continuity of care
Expanding portfolio of onsite outpatient clinics, supporting closer collaboration with secondary care and opportunities in teaching and service design
Opportunity to undertake Extended Access sessions for additional flexibility and income
Supportive team culture with regular team-building and social events
Weekly clinical meetings for shared learning and peer support
Free onsite parking at both sites and excellent accessibility
Growing, relatively affluent patient population with fewer language barriers
Training practice with GP trainees, nursing students and medical students
Research-active (NIHR-aligned) with opportunities to participate in research projects
Encouragement of portfolio careers and development of specialist interests

We are committed to helping our clinicians thrive:

Individualised coaching and career development
Support to develop specialist interests (e.g. women's health, diabetes, respiratory care, minor illness, frailty, education, research)
Opportunities to become a clinical supervisor or mentor

Access to Training Hub programmes, including:

Advanced Practice development pathways
Peer support networks and CPD opportunities
Health and wellbeing support (including Shiny Mind app)

About the Candidate

To be considered, all applicants should have:

Essential qualifications:

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards)
Independent Prescriber qualification
Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development
Annual appraisal and revalidation requirements met

Essential experience and skills:

Experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care
Ability to independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic conditions
Experience in managing long-term conditions and preventative healthcare
Ability to work autonomously whilst recognising limitations and seeking support when appropriate
Competence in clinical examination, history taking and clinical decision-making
Understanding of safeguarding procedures and professional responsibilities
Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and ensure mandatory training remains up to date
Awareness of and compliance with relevant practice policies and guidelines, including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection and health and safety requirements
Commitment to lifelong learning, audit and quality improvement to ensure evidence-based practice
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centred approach

About Us

The Vale Medical Practice is a forward-thinking and innovative practice looking to recruit an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic clinical team.

We embrace new ways of working and welcome ideas that improve patient care and enhance clinician satisfaction. We work closely with our local commissioners and regularly participate in innovative projects and pilot schemes. We actively support clinicians who wish to become involved in-service development, teaching, research or specialist clinical areas.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent patient access and continuity of care. Our two sites serve diverse patient populations with differing demographics and levels of deprivation, providing an interesting and rewarding clinical experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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