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Becontree Medical Centre Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
The closing date is 21 November 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and committed Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our friendly and supportive team at Becontree Medical Centre. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
Becontree Medical Centre is a modern, forward-thinking GP practice providing high-quality NHS primary care services to a diverse patient population. We are committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care while supporting innovation and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a motivated and skilled ANP who is confident in working autonomously, managing a wide range of acute and minor illness presentations, and providing comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing patient management.
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations, supported by our experienced clinical and administrative teams. You will use EMIS Web to manage patient care, prescribe independently within your scope of practice, review investigations, make appropriate referrals and contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, protected CPD, a supportive working environment, free onsite parking and excellent public transport links. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a welcoming practice that values teamwork, professional development and high standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality, patient-centred care through face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.
Work autonomously to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with acute illnesses, minor injuries and long-term conditions within the ANP's scope of practice.
Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, including history taking, physical examination and clinical decision-making.
Prescribe medications safely and effectively as an Independent Prescriber, in accordance with local and national guidance.
Manage urgent and same-day patient presentations, identifying red flags and escalating or referring patients where clinically indicated.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment and management plans.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web.
Undertake appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals.
Provide health promotion, disease prevention and patient education to support self-management.
Work collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated patient care.
Participate in meetings, audit, quality improvement and significant event reviews.
Support safeguarding, clinical governance, infection prevention and patient safety requirements.
Contribute to QOF, Enhanced Services and wider practice development within the scope of the role.
Maintain professional competence, clinical supervision and reflective practice.
About us
Becontree Medical Centre is a well-established GP Partnership providing high-quality NHS primary care services to over 8500 registered patients within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
Our experienced multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators and an experienced administrative and management team. Together, we work to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
We are committed to continuous improvement, embracing innovation and developing services that meet the needs of our local community. The practice uses EMIS Web and participates in the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Services and Primary Care Network initiatives.
We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop professionally through regular clinical meetings, continuing professional development and shared learning.
Our practice benefits from modern facilities, free onsite parking and excellent transport links, making it an enjoyable and accessible place to work.
We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are pleased to offer both full-time and part-time opportunities, with working arrangements to be discussed with successful candidates.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A2281-26-0005
Job locations
Becontree Medical Centre
641-645 Becontree Avenue
Dagenham
Essex
RM8 3HP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an autonomous Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the multidisciplinary primary care team, providing a high standard of clinical care to the practice population.
The ANP will be responsible for independently assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing patients presenting with a range of acute, minor illness and long-term conditions, using advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
The post holder will practise within their professional competence and scope of practice, adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code, relevant professional standards, evidence-based clinical guidelines and practice policies.
The role will involve independent prescribing, requesting and interpreting diagnostic investigations, developing appropriate treatment plans, making referrals and providing patient education and health promotion.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical judgement, recognise the limits of their competence and seek appropriate support or escalation when required.
Furthermore, the post holder will contribute to the effective management and development of the practice, maintaining a positive and collaborative working relationship with GPs, nursing colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
The ANP will actively support clinical governance, safeguarding, quality improvement and the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an autonomous Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the multidisciplinary primary care team, providing a high standard of clinical care to the practice population.
The ANP will be responsible for independently assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing patients presenting with a range of acute, minor illness and long-term conditions, using advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
The post holder will practise within their professional competence and scope of practice, adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code, relevant professional standards, evidence-based clinical guidelines and practice policies.
The role will involve independent prescribing, requesting and interpreting diagnostic investigations, developing appropriate treatment plans, making referrals and providing patient education and health promotion.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical judgement, recognise the limits of their competence and seek appropriate support or escalation when required.
Furthermore, the post holder will contribute to the effective management and development of the practice, maintaining a positive and collaborative working relationship with GPs, nursing colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
The ANP will actively support clinical governance, safeguarding, quality improvement and the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
- Recognised qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, at Master's level or equivalent advanced practice education and competencies.
- Independent and Supplementary Prescribing qualification (V300), with competence to prescribe independently.
- Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to advanced clinical practice.
- Demonstrable knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice and current NICE guidance.
- Understanding of NHS primary care services and the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioners within General Practice.
- Ability to provide safe, effective and patient-centred clinical care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational, time management and clinical decision-making skills.
- Competence in using electronic clinical record systems.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
- Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and GDPR.
- Commitment to professional development, clinical supervision and reflective practice.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Advanced Level Nursing Practice credentialing or equivalent professional recognition.
- Postgraduate qualification in Minor Illness and/or Minor Injuries.
- Previous experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in NHS General Practice.
- Experience of using EMIS Web.
- Additional qualifications in long-term condition management, such as diabetes, asthma or COPD.
- Qualification or additional training in women's health, contraception or sexual health.
- Minor surgery skills or qualification.
- Joint injection skills or qualification.
- Experience of teaching, mentoring or supervising nursing colleagues or other healthcare professionals.
- Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement and clinical governance.
- Experience of delivering QOF and Enhanced Services.
- Special clinical interest, such as dermatology, frailty, palliative care, respiratory medicine or mental health.
- Interest in service development and innovation.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration nursing experience, including experience working in an advanced clinical practice role.
- Experience of independently assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Experience of managing minor illnesses and urgent same-day patient presentations.
- Experience of undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, including history taking and physical examination.
- Experience of independent prescribing and medicines management.
- Experience of requesting, interpreting and acting upon diagnostic investigations.
- Experience of developing and implementing evidence-based treatment and management plans.
- Experience of identifying clinical red flags and appropriately escalating patient care.
- Experience of undertaking face-to-face and telephone consultations.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
- Experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
- Experience of health promotion, disease prevention and supporting patient self-management.
- Experience of managing clinical risk and maintaining patient safety.
- Experience of working within professional boundaries and recognising limitations of clinical competence.
- Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
- Evidence of participation in clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Previous experience as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within NHS General Practice.
- Experience of working independently in a busy primary care environment.
- Experience of managing urgent and same-day appointments within General Practice.
- Experience of using EMIS Web.
- Experience of managing long-term conditions, including diabetes, COPD, asthma and hypertension.
- Experience of delivering QOF and Enhanced Services.
- Experience of undertaking home visits and providing community-based patient care.
- Experience of working within Primary Care Network (PCN) initiatives.
- Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement and significant event analysis.
- Experience of contributing to clinical governance and service development.
- Experience of mentoring, teaching or supervising nursing colleagues, trainee ANPs or other healthcare professionals.
- Experience in women's health, contraception and sexual health services.
- Experience of minor injury assessment and management.
- Experience of palliative care, frailty and care home medicine.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team leadership and collaborative working.
- Interest in developing specialist clinical services within primary care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
- Recognised qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, at Master's level or equivalent advanced practice education and competencies.
- Independent and Supplementary Prescribing qualification (V300), with competence to prescribe independently.
- Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to advanced clinical practice.
- Demonstrable knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice and current NICE guidance.
- Understanding of NHS primary care services and the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioners within General Practice.
- Ability to provide safe, effective and patient-centred clinical care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational, time management and clinical decision-making skills.
- Competence in using electronic clinical record systems.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
- Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and GDPR.
- Commitment to professional development, clinical supervision and reflective practice.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Advanced Level Nursing Practice credentialing or equivalent professional recognition.
- Postgraduate qualification in Minor Illness and/or Minor Injuries.
- Previous experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in NHS General Practice.
- Experience of using EMIS Web.
- Additional qualifications in long-term condition management, such as diabetes, asthma or COPD.
- Qualification or additional training in women's health, contraception or sexual health.
- Minor surgery skills or qualification.
- Joint injection skills or qualification.
- Experience of teaching, mentoring or supervising nursing colleagues or other healthcare professionals.
- Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement and clinical governance.
- Experience of delivering QOF and Enhanced Services.
- Special clinical interest, such as dermatology, frailty, palliative care, respiratory medicine or mental health.
- Interest in service development and innovation.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration nursing experience, including experience working in an advanced clinical practice role.
- Experience of independently assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Experience of managing minor illnesses and urgent same-day patient presentations.
- Experience of undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, including history taking and physical examination.
- Experience of independent prescribing and medicines management.
- Experience of requesting, interpreting and acting upon diagnostic investigations.
- Experience of developing and implementing evidence-based treatment and management plans.
- Experience of identifying clinical red flags and appropriately escalating patient care.
- Experience of undertaking face-to-face and telephone consultations.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
- Experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
- Experience of health promotion, disease prevention and supporting patient self-management.
- Experience of managing clinical risk and maintaining patient safety.
- Experience of working within professional boundaries and recognising limitations of clinical competence.
- Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
- Evidence of participation in clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Previous experience as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within NHS General Practice.
- Experience of working independently in a busy primary care environment.
- Experience of managing urgent and same-day appointments within General Practice.
- Experience of using EMIS Web.
- Experience of managing long-term conditions, including diabetes, COPD, asthma and hypertension.
- Experience of delivering QOF and Enhanced Services.
- Experience of undertaking home visits and providing community-based patient care.
- Experience of working within Primary Care Network (PCN) initiatives.
- Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement and significant event analysis.
- Experience of contributing to clinical governance and service development.
- Experience of mentoring, teaching or supervising nursing colleagues, trainee ANPs or other healthcare professionals.
- Experience in women's health, contraception and sexual health services.
- Experience of minor injury assessment and management.
- Experience of palliative care, frailty and care home medicine.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team leadership and collaborative working.
- Interest in developing specialist clinical services within primary care.
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
Becontree Medical Centre
Address
Becontree Medical Centre
641-645 Becontree Avenue
Dagenham
Essex
RM8 3HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.becontreemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Becontree Medical Centre
Address
Becontree Medical Centre
641-645 Becontree Avenue
Dagenham
Essex
RM8 3HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.becontreemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Maryam Shah
02037473020
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A2281-26-0005
Job locations
Becontree Medical Centre
641-645 Becontree Avenue
Dagenham
Essex
RM8 3HP
United Kingdom
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