Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Primary Care Careers; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stevenage is seeking an advanced nurse practitioner to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with minor illnesses, alongside prescribing medication. Candidates must have an Independent Prescribing qualification and experience in minor illness assessment. This position offers a supportive work environment and is part-time, requiring a commitment to excellent patient care. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £60,000 per year pro-rata, depending on experience.

Benefits

Access to clinical supervision

Training resources

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in minor illness assessment and management.
• Strong knowledge of current prescribing guidelines (e.g., NICE).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough clinical assessments for patients.
• Prescribe medications within your scope of practice.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver care.

Skills

Minor illness assessment

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Independent Prescribing qualification

Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, or Paramedic

Job description

Are you a confident and motivated healthcare professional who works well in a multi-disciplinary team environment? Stevenage Healthcare are seeking a skilled advanced nurse practitioner (with independent prescriber qualification), to join our supportive team and deliver high-quality, safe, patient-centred care for 2-3 days per week.

In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a variety of minor illnesses across primary and urgent care settings. Your ability to prescribe independently will enable you to provide efficient and effective treatment, reducing waiting times and improving patient outcomes. The role will also be involved in proactive case management and long-term condition support for patients in a variety of settings.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct thorough clinical assessments and formulate management plans for patients with minor illnesses.
• Prescribe medications safely and responsibly within your scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other team members to deliver seamless care.
• Provide health promotion advice and support patient self-care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with all governance and regulatory standards.

About us

Stevenage Healthcare/Stevenage South PCN is made up of local practices who are commissioned to work together to provide a range of healthcare services to a population of 60,000 patients across Stevenage. The core network practices include Bedwell Medical Centre, King George and Manor House Surgery, Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice and Shephall Health Centre, however other practices may join the PCN in the future.

The PCN is governed by a PCN board, with representatives from each practice, who provide oversight of the service and approval for strategy and future PCN plans and objectives. SSPCN have a fantastic work ethic and strongly believe in supportive teamwork.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team environment.
• Access to clinical supervision and training resources.
• Make a real difference by providing timely care to your local community.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and have the skills and qualifications to thrive in this role, we would love to hear from you!

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience and training in minor illness assessment and management.
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and sound knowledge of current prescribing guidelines (e.g., NICE).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well within a team and support fellow colleagues (clinical and non-clinical)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional (Nurse, Pharmacist, Paramedic, or other allied health professional) with a valid Independent Prescribing qualification.

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.

£45,000 to £60,000 a year pro-rata, dependent on experience