Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Sanctuary Care; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care organization in Oxford seeks a skilled Advanced Nurse Practitioner. In this role, you will support clinical practice, mentor nursing teams, and ensure high-quality care for residents. The position offers a salary of £65,000 and a car allowance, with 35 hours of work per week. Ideal candidates will hold a nursing degree and an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, along with experience in clinical leadership and advanced nursing skills. Join us to make a real impact in adult social care.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Contributory pension

Free 24/7 support service

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Current registration with the NMC required.
• Full, current UK driving licence is essential.
• Background in education and practice development is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Clinical and Advanced Practice.
• Deliver expert care through clinical assessment and treatment.
• Collaborate with GPs and community services for resident care.
• Lead triage and assessments to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Mentor nurses in advanced training and contribute to clinical improvements.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Practice

Clinical leadership

Non-medical prescribing

Diagnostic reasoning

Education and mentoring

Education

Degree in nursing

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Regional Role Covering Our Homes In Home Counties and West London

£65,000 per annum and car allowance £8,445.03 per annum

35 hours per week

Sanctuary Care are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join us in delivering our innovative, Nursing Times winning Clinical Strategy.

We are looking for someone who is highly skilled and motivated to be a part of this pioneering new concept, transforming adult Social Care nursing. Delivering Advanced Practice, developing the knowledge and skills of our clinical teams to keep residents at home for longer, improving outcomes and experiences.

Why Sanctuary Care?

We’re proud to be not-for-profit, with over 100 care homes across the UK. Our mission is simple : to enrich lives. That includes our residents, their families – and you. We offer :

• A supportive, inclusive culture where your voice is heard.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A chance to be part of a team that’s making a real impact.
• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care
• Access to a free 24 / 7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the Head of Clinical and Advanced Practice in implementing and delivering advanced practice across the organisation.
• Providing autonomous clinical advice, leadership and education to our nursing and residential homes.
• Delivering expert care through clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation – always with compassion and professionalism.
• Collaborating with GPs, community services, hospitals and internal teams to ensure residents receive the right care, at the right time.
• Leading frailty-focused triage and assessment via phone, video and in-person, helping avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Mentoring nurses undertaking advanced training and contributing to clinical improvement projects and research.
• Developing and maintaining clinical policies, procedures and competency frameworks.
• Driving measurable improvements in resident outcomes through innovation and clinical excellence.

What will you bring?

Qualifications & Registration

• Current registration with the NMC and a degree in nursing.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Registered non-medical prescriber.
• Full, current UK driving licence

Experience

• Proven recent experience in Advanced Clinical Practice within health or social care.
• Demonstrated use of advanced practice skills across all four pillars.
• Experience in clinical leadership, non-medical prescribing, diagnostic reasoning and assessment.
• Participation in research and applying evidence to practice.
• Experience working across professional boundaries and with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Background in education, teaching and practice development.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritise demands and lead improvement projects.
• Experience in change management and supporting challenged services.

Apply today and become part of something special.

Job Reference : 225858

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.