Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking medical practice in Hinckley is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their supportive clinical team. The successful candidate will be a registered nurse and independent prescriber with expertise in managing acute and chronic conditions. A passion for high-quality patient-centered care is essential. This full-time position (37.5 hours) offers regular clinical supervision, competitive salary, NHS pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Competitive annual leave

Regular clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration, ideally an independent prescriber.
• Experience in autonomous primary care practice with strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex and long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily appointments alongside the Duty Doctor.
• Diagnose and provide treatment for patients independently.
• Prescribe safely according to local guidelines.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Strong communication skills

Chronic condition management

Ability to work within a team

Independent prescriber

Education

Registration with NMC

Masters qualification (preferred)

Tools

SystmOne

Clarity Teamnet

Job description

Castle Mead Medical Centre (CMMC) are excited to offer a full-time opportunity for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our experienced and supportive clinical team.

Were looking for an independent prescriber, preferably trained to masters level, who works autonomously and can manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care within a dedicated, progressive and motivated team.

Why Castle Mead Medical Centre

• We are a friendly, supportive and education rich environment, with a Clinical Discussions Meeting during morning coffee break to discuss clinical cases whilst catching up with colleagues.
• Regular clinical supervision including joint surgeries, case-based discussion sessions and peer support for our clinical staff.
• An established and supportive nursing team, with a Nurse Manager who has a dual role as ANP and Practice Nurse.
• Approachable GPs, with daily protected slots within the Duty Doctor sessions to discuss or review cases as needed.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience, NHS pension scheme and competitive annual leave

If you're someone who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and wants to make a meaningful difference within an established, forward-thinking practice, we welcome contact for an informal discussion or visit to come and meet the team.

Main duties of the job

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage on the day appointments alongside the Duty Doctor.
• Autonomously assess, examine, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment for patients.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, including undifferentiated presentations, referring to appropriate clinicians when needed.
• Request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations such as blood tests, microbiology results or imaging, with appropriate senior clinician support where needed.
• Prescribe safely and effectively in line with local formularies.
• Support patients in adopting health promotion strategies, lifestyle changes and self-management.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately, ensuring patients understand options, working in a patient centred manner.
• Accurately maintain electronic and written records in accordance with practice policies and professional standards.
• Respond confidently in emergency situations (e.g., cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, safeguarding concerns) in line with clinical protocols.
• Take independent responsibility for personal clinical practice and workload with support as required.

About us

We are a large, well established GP surgery, with sites in Hinckley town centre and a smaller dispensing practice in the village of Stoke Golding.

We are an integral part of the Hinckley Central PCN and collaborate closely with other practices within the Hinckley and Bosworth Federation.

• SystmOne practice.
• The clinical team includes 4x partners, 4x Salaried GPs, 1x ANP, 1x Paramedic Practitioner, 2x Practice Nurses, 1x Nurse Associate, 2x HCAs, 2x Clinical Pharmacist, 3x Social Prescribers and 1x Work well Coach with a complement of management, administrative and reception staff.
• Hybrid appointment model, instead of total triage, with online requests for routine consultations and admin requests, but maintaining telephone contact via our reception care navigation team for clinically urgent appointments.
• We are a teaching and training practice with GP registrars and Medical Students from the University of Leicester (1st, 3rd and 5th years).
• High QOF / PCN DES / IIF achievement.
• High standard of Chronic Disease management including Enhanced Service in Diabetes.

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Advanced Nurse Practitioner

HOURS Full Time 37.5hours (Monday-Friday 8:00-6:00pm)

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Partners, The Practice Manager and Nurse Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• You will be an experienced autonomous practitioner in primary care, with excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• You will be willing to be an important part of our close-knit supportive team.
• You will have strong minor illness expertise but also be able to manage complex and long-term conditions.
• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• You will be an independent prescriber and preferably hold, or be working towards, a Masters qualification.
• Experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within General Practice would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with SystmOne or Clarity Teamnet is beneficial but full training would be given.
• Manage on the day appointments alongside the Duty Doctor.
• Autonomously assess, examine, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment for patients.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, including undifferentiated presentations, referring to appropriate clinicians when needed.
• Request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations such as blood tests, microbiology results or imaging, with appropriate senior clinician support where needed.
• Prescribe safely and effectively in line with local formularies.
• Support patients in adopting health promotion strategies, lifestyle changes and self-management.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately, ensuring patients understand options and are able to provide informed consent.
• Accurately maintain electronic and written records in accordance with practice policies and professional standards.

Professional Standards

• Work within the NMC code of practice.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, medical, and administrative teams, attending relevant team meetings.
• Support and participate in clinical audits and service evaluation when required.
• Contribute to the development of clinical policies, pathways and practice improvements.
• Report complaints, incidents and near misses, contributing to risk reduction and organisational learning.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and engage in clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Proactively identify learning needs and participate in training to ensure safe clinical practice.
• Provide clinical support to the development of colleagues including engagement with medical students.

Education & Development

• Provide clinical support to the development of colleagues.
• Identify learning needs and participate in training related to safe clinical practice and equipment use.
• Contribute to staff development to ensure competence and high standards of care.
• Participate in research, clinical supervision and audit to continuously improve outcomes.
• Empower patients and families in self-management and understanding of their health conditions.
• Maintain professional development in line with NMC requirements and national guidance.

Audit & Quality Improvement

• Support and participate in clinical audits and service evaluation when required.
• Apply evidence-based practice and evaluate outcomes to improve clinical standards.
• Assist in developing and implementing quality assurance processes, protocols and practice policies.
• Report complaints, incidents and near misses, contributing to risk reduction and organisational learning.
• Promote critical appraisal and evidence-informed practice within the team.

Resource Management

Human Resources

• Organise workload effectively to meet patient needs.
• Contribute ideas and feedback that enhance service quality and operational efficiency.

Physical Resources

• Use equipment and clinical resources safely and responsibly.
• Support staff development to ensure competent and safe use of equipment.

Freedom to Act

• Work autonomously across clinical boundaries to manage a caseload of undifferentiated minor illness or injury.
• Prioritise, organise and deliver work within the framework of practice policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Maintain networks of support for yourself and the multidisciplinary team.
• Stay proficient in emergency resuscitation techniques.

Health, Safety & Infection Control

• Take reasonable care of personal and others safety at work.
• Adhere to the practices infection prevention and control policies, including hand hygiene protocols.
• Follow relevant legislation and guidance (e.g., Health Act 2006, Health & Social Care Act 2008).
• Develop, promote and implement effective risk management systems within areas of responsibility.
• Act to minimise risk to yourself, others and the practice where practicable.
• Identify and report hazards in line with practice policies and take immediate mitigating action when possible.

Records Management, Confidentiality & Information Governance

• Create and manage patient information according to practice policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff data, following Data Protection legislation and Caldicott principles.
• Ensure information is accurate, used appropriately, retained only when necessary, and kept secure.

Patient & Public Involvement

• Support patient involvement in care planning, service development and improvement.
• Assist with initiatives such as the Patient Participation Group.
• Work independently and undertake additional duties within the scope of the role as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• You will be a qualified independent prescriber.
• You preferably hold, or be working towards, a Masters qualification.

Experience

• You will be an experienced autonomous practitioner in primary care, with excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• You will be willing to be an important part of our close-knit supportive team.
• You will have strong minor illness expertise but also be able to manage complex and long-term conditions.
• Experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within General Practice would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with SystmOne and Clarity Teamnet is beneficial but full training would be given.

Professional Standards

• Work within the NMC code of practice.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, medical, and administrative teams, attending relevant team meetings.
• Support and participate in clinical audits and service evaluation when required.
• Contribute to the development of clinical policies, pathways and practice improvements.
• Report complaints, incidents and near misses, contributing to risk reduction and organisational learning.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and engage in clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Proactively identify learning needs and participate in training to ensure safe clinical practice.
• Provide clinical support to the development of colleagues including engagement with medical students.

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.