advanced nurse practitioner

All Locations; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional primary care network is seeking an experienced advanced nurse practitioner to provide clinical assessment and treatment one day a week in Basildon. The ideal candidate will have advanced clinical skills and a master's-level ANP qualification. Responsibilities include patient care, diagnosis, and leading healthcare initiatives within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Registered general practice nurse with current NMC registration.
• Confident in leading in a variety of settings.
• Forward-thinking to develop innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of patient care using advanced clinical skills.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patient conditions.
• Provide expert advice to patients and colleagues.
• Lead and undertake research and audits.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Patient assessment

Medication prescribing

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Recognised ANP qualification at master's level

Independent prescriber qualification

Job description

Central Basildon PCN are looking to welcome an experienced advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) to their team to work one day a week (8 hours), ideally on a Tuesday. This will be a locum or service provider role to the PCN and will be based in a GP practice in Basildon. Please note, you will be contracting with Basildon Health Ltd on behalf of Central Basildon Primary Care Network (PCN). The role will primarily be involved in clinical assessment and treatment of minor illnesses and also may be required to provide general nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a high standard of patient care, using advanced, autonomous clinical skills and a broad, in-depth, theoretical knowledge‑base;
• Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients’ conditions, initiating direct referrals, as appropriate;
• Providing expert advice to patients, carers and colleagues;
• Developing innovative concepts, models, methods and practices, to help deliver improved primary care to our practice population;
• Advancing patient health and well’being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills;
• Prescribing safe, effective and appropriate medication, as defined by current legislative framework;
• Leading and undertaking research and audits;
• Providing leadership, education and training to different healthcare professionals, staff and students;
• Supporting and caring for a diverse patient group as a vital part of our multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered general practice nurse, holding current registration with the NMC;
• Hold a recognised ANP qualification at master's level;
• Hold an independent prescriber qualification;
• Work with a high degree of autonomy;
• Confident in leading in a variety of settings;
• Forward-thinking and will strive to develop innovative ideas and new ways of working, that address the health needs of the practice, whilst motivating and encouraging others to do the same;
• Excellent communicator and collaborator.

About the PCN

Our PCN is a collaborative group made up of nine GP practices, collectively serving a population of approximately 46,000 patients. The practices within our network have come together with a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality, coordinated care. By working collaboratively, we enhance the range of services offered, share resources and expertise, and implement innovative healthcare initiatives tailored to the needs of our local population. Central Basildon PCN places a strong emphasis on teamwork, patient-centred care, and proactive health management.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.