Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Hawthorns Medical Centre; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorns Medical Centre in Birmingham is recruiting an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our forward-thinking GP surgery. You will provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for same-day access, acting autonomously within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

The role emphasises prescribing, health promotion, and developing patient pathways. You will balance independent practice with collaboration with the duty GP, maintain accurate records, and contribute to NICE-aligned

Qualifications

• Qualified ANP with independent prescribing rights.
• Experience managing patients with complex needs.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines and primary care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan and evaluate treatment for patients with undifferentiated diagnoses.
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from physiological and psychological perspectives; plan care accordingly.
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions with integrated treatment plans.
• Prescribe and review medications, within scope of practice and evidence-based guidelines.
• Lead health promotion activities and contribute to patient pathways and practice protocols.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with legislation and policies.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Complex patient management

Clinical examination skills

NMC registered

Independent prescribing

Nurse-led service

Education

ANP degree

Independent prescribing qualifications

Long term conditions qualifications

Job description

We are a 3,700 list size GP surgery. Due to expanding our clinical team, we are looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our forward-thinking practice.

This is a key clinical role, supporting same-day patient access and delivering high-quality care through advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. You'll work both independently and collaboratively within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, helping to shape and improve primary care services for our local community.

Main duties of the job

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care within a busy GP practice setting. Acting within your professional boundaries, you will manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic conditions from initial consultation through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

There is always support available from the duty GP. We aim to deliver timely same-day access, including clinical assessment and triage of patients with urgent needs. The role combines autonomous clinical practice with collaborative teamworking to ensure effective decision-making and continuity of care.

You'll be responsible for prescribing and managing medications, supporting health promotion, and contributing to the development of practice protocols and patient pathways.

This is a varied and rewarding role for a motivated and experienced nurse with advanced clinical skills.

About us

Hawthorns Medical Centre is a 2-partner GP surgery with a multi-disciplinary working team.

Due to our growing practice size, we are looking for an enthusiastic ANP to join our forward-thinking team.

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Assess, diagnose and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice

Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, side-effects and interactions

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Priorities, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

Person Specification

Skills

• Advanced clinical practice skills Management of patients with complex needs Clinical examination skills Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service Clinical governance issues in primary care Clinical leadership skills Communication skills, both written and verbal Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Resource management

Qualifications

• Independent prescribing Relevant nursing and ANP degree
• Long term conditions qualifications

Experience

• Working as an ANP independently Nurse prescribing 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.