Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Locum Ready; Darwen; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Advanced Nurse Practitioner to work in a GP practice in Darwen. This role suits an experienced ANP who enjoys independent practice within a supportive primary care team.

You will manage a varied caseload, handle same-day demand, and provide safe clinical decision-making with clear processes and reliable session planning. Flexible sessions available, offering continued links to GP services across the region.

Qualifications

• ANP qualification with advanced clinical practice training.
• V300 Independent Prescribing is essential.
• Recent experience in primary care or urgent care settings.
• Confidence working autonomously in clinic.
• Understanding of EMIS, SystmOne or Vision.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conducting same-day access clinics and triage
• Managing undifferentiated presentations
• Delivering chronic disease reviews where required
• Independent prescribing and follow-ups
• Reviewing results and handling clinical actions
• Recording consultations accurately and efficiently

Skills

ANP qualification

Independent Prescribing

Primary/urgent care experience

Autonomous working

Clinical systems

DBS clearance

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Vision

Job description

Locum Ready is looking for a Locum ANP to work for a GP practice in Darwen. This position is suited to an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner who enjoys working independently while contributing to a well-structured and supportive primary care team.

You will manage a varied caseload, handle same-day patient demand, and provide safe, effective clinical decision-making. The practice offers clear processes, strong administrative support and reliable session planning, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting same-day access clinics and triage
• Managing undifferentiated presentations
• Delivering chronic disease reviews where required
• Independent prescribing and follow-ups
• Reviewing results and handling clinical actions
• Recording consultations accurately and efficiently

Requirements

• ANP qualification with advanced clinical practice training
• V300 Independent Prescribing (essential)
• Recent experience in primary care or urgent care settings
• Confidence working autonomously in clinic
• Understanding of clinical systems such as EMIS, SystmOne or Vision
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Working Pattern

• Regular or ad-hoc sessions available
• Full or half-day sessions
• Ongoing work with potential for long-term bookings

Locum Ready specialises in recruiting for every primary care role across the UK, including GPs, ANPs, ACPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists and multidisciplinary practice staff.

We offer reliable, flexible locum and permanent positions to match your availability, skills and long-term goals–ranging from one-off sessions to consistent long-term placements.

Explore current opportunities at www.locumready.co.uk.