Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wellingborough seeks an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to deliver same-day high-quality care for patients. This role requires a Registered Nurse with advanced clinical practice skills. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing minor illness, and promoting patient self-care. The position offers flexible working patterns and opportunities for professional development. Salary is competitive, ranging from £55,690 to £62,682 per year. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Opportunities for leadership and education

Support for CPD and advanced practice growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and CPD commitment.
• Registered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous care for patients with minor/acute illness.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessment and diagnosis.
• Provide telephone triage, clinic appointments, and community care.

Skills

Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Extensive clinical experience in primary care

Strong teaching, assessment and communication skills

Education

RGN Registration

Relevant first-level degree

Job description

Job Summary

Join our team as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with the Neighbourhood Access Service in Wellingborough, delivering high‑quality, same‑day care for patients presenting with minor illness, acute conditions, common primary care presentations and women’s health.

What We Offer

• Band 8a salary (£55,690 – £62,682 per year)
• Flexible working patterns across neighbourhood sites
• Opportunities for leadership, education and service development
• Support for CPD and advanced practice growth

What You’ll Bring

• Registered with the NMC (Adult Nursing)
• Independent Non‑Medical Prescriber (V300)
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent experience
• Extensive clinical experience in primary care
• Expertise in managing minor illness, chronic conditions and promoting patient self‑care

Key Responsibilities

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner you will:

• Deliver autonomous care for patients with minor/acute illness and common general practice presentations, including women’s health.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation, using advanced clinical skills and evidence‑based practice.
• Act as an independent non‑medical prescriber and review pathology results to ensure appropriate care.
• Provide telephone triage, clinic appointments and community care to reduce demand on GP time.
• Promote patient independence and self‑care where appropriate.
• Support and lead the practice in achieving the Quality and Outcomes Framework and NHS England/Nene CCG/Federation contracts.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects and regulatory compliance activities.
• Mentor and train new recruits or students as required.
• Maintain and promote the practice’s Equal Opportunities Policy and data‑protection procedures.

Key Relationships

• Patients and carers
• Practice GPs, nursing staff and patient services team
• Community and hospital clinicians, pharmacists and specialist teams
• Social care, voluntary agencies and nursing homes
• Clinical nurse specialists and chronic illness specialist teams

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Registered as a RGN with a minimum of 5 years post‑registration experience
• Registered Independent Non‑Medical Prescriber
• Relevant first‑level degree and extensive primary nursing experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development and CPD commitment
• Strong teaching, assessment and communication skills

Desirable:

• Relevant Master’s level degree or management qualification
• Post‑registration qualifications in minor illness, women’s health, mental health or paediatrics
• Experience in service development, research or clinical policy writing
• Recent attendance on a leadership skills development programme

Additional Requirements

• Strong problem‑solving approach and calm under reasonable pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including IT literacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required to confirm no previous convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For further information read the NHS Careers website.

Salary & Working Pattern

£55,690 – £62,682 per year, permanent contract, full‑time, part‑time or flexible working available.

Location

Isebrook Hospital, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1LP.

Employer Details

3Sixty Care Partnership – https://www.3sixtycarepartnership.co.uk/