Advanced Nurse Practitioner

IC24; Hastings; On-site; GBP 46,019 - 62,261; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Annual leave increase based on service

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

IC24 in Hastings is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to lead autonomous clinical care at first contact, diagnosing and treating unregistered patients within a multidisciplinary team.

You will prescribe where appropriate as an Independent Prescriber, support vulnerable groups, and direct patients to suitable care pathways while contributing to governance and service development.

Qualifications

• Must be a First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Holds an Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Has completed a Physical Assessment of Adults module and a recognised Minor Illness qualification.
• Has at least two years' experience working within General Practice or Urgent Care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical care at the point of first contact, assessing, diagnosing and treating patients.
• Prescribe medications as an Independent Prescriber following clinical assessment.
• Support unregistered patients and those facing health inequalities to improve access to care.
• Navigate patients to the most appropriate care pathway, including referrals when needed.
• Drive quality and clinical governance within IC24’s framework and contribute to audits and service development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to share learning and improve patient care.
• Develop Hastings Primary Care Hub services and contribute to innovation and better outcomes.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Communication

Leadership

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (First Level)

Independent Prescriber qualification

Physical Assessment of Adults module

Minor Illness qualification

Job description

The Role

Primary care is where advanced clinical skills make the greatest difference.

It's where you assess, diagnose and treat patients at the point of first contact. It's where clinical expertise, autonomy and decision-making come together to deliver safe, effective care for people who may otherwise struggle to access healthcare services.

At IC24, we're looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner who wants to use their skills in a role that combines clinical leadership, autonomous practice and the opportunity to improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable patients in our community.

Based within our Hastings Primary Care Hub, you'll lead on delivering high-quality care to unregistered patients, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, treat and navigate patients to the most appropriate care pathway.

The role also involves working closely with local partners, including the Seaview Project, supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, those living in temporary accommodation and patients with complex health and social care needs. This includes people affected by mental ill health, substance misuse, learning disabilities and other barriers to accessing healthcare.

At IC24, primary care is not delivered in isolation – it's connected.

You'll work within an integrated system designed to improve access, reduce health inequalities and ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. As a leading not-for-profit social enterprise, we're committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care while continually developing our services and supporting our people.

What you'll focus on

• Delivering advanced clinical care

  You'll provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment at the point of first contact, managing patients with minor illness and undifferentiated presentations while delivering safe, evidence-based care.

• Prescribing and clinical decision making

  As an Independent Prescriber, you'll prescribe medications following clinical examination and assessment, ensuring treatment plans are appropriate, effective and aligned to current best practice.

• Supporting vulnerable populations

  You'll work with unregistered patients and those facing significant health inequalities, helping improve access to healthcare and supporting patients with complex physical, psychological and social needs.

• Navigating patients to the right care

  You'll determine the most appropriate care pathway for each patient, whether that's treatment and discharge, onward referral or navigation into alternative healthcare services.

• Driving quality and clinical governance

  You'll work within IC24's clinical governance framework, contributing to audits, quality improvement initiatives, service development and the continuous enhancement of patient care.

• Working collaboratively

  You'll build strong working relationships across the organisation and with external partners, contributing to shared learning, locality meetings and collaborative approaches to patient care.

• Developing services and supporting innovation

  You'll contribute to the ongoing development of the Hastings Primary Care Hub, helping shape services, share best practice and improve outcomes for patients and local communities.

What matters in this role

• Is a First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Holds an Independent Prescriber qualification
• Has completed a Physical Assessment of Adults module and a recognised Minor Illness qualification
• Has at least two years' experience working within General Practice or Urgent Care
• Demonstrates excellent clinical assessment and decision‑making skills
• Is confident working autonomously and managing clinical risk
• Has experience of service improvement, audit and clinical governance
• Communicates effectively with patients, colleagues and partner organisations
• Is committed to continuous professional development and evidence‑based practice
• Thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working collaboratively across services

Location

Hastings Medical Centre, Station Plaza Health Centre

What's in it for you?

• Annual salary of £54,140.87
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay)
• Inclusive wellbeing benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7 independent counselling and occupational health services
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Free membership to our reward and discount platform
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Our commitment

We have a duty to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of those who use our services and our employees. This means we take every step we can to protect from harm, abuse and damage.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under‑represented groups. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

If you need any workplace adjustments during the application or interview process, or have accessibility requirements, please contact the recruitment team.