Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Clinical Practitioner

NHS; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lutterworth is seeking a part-time Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Clinical Practitioner. The role requires a proactive individual to work independently within a multi-professional team, managing their own patient caseload and providing high-quality care. Candidates should possess autonomous practitioner experience in primary care along with relevant qualifications. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle emotional situations are essential. Competitive terms offered in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in general practice.
• Experience managing own patient caseload and assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner in a multi-professional team.
• Triage, assess, and treat patients requesting same-day appointments.
• Manage own caseload and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner experience in primary care

Strong communication skills

Empathy and negotiation skills

Ability to handle distressing circumstances

Education

Minor Illness and Injury qualifications

Tools

SystmOne

Clarity Teamnet

Job description

Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Clinical Practitioner

We are seeking a part‑time independently prescribing Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Clinical Practitioner. The ideal candidate is proactive, enthusiastic and enjoys working as part of an outstanding, long‑established team.

Main duties of the job

• Work as an autonomous practitioner as part of a multi‑professional team in the delivery of high quality care to a registered patient list of approximately 10,900 patients.
• Triage, assess, diagnose and treat patients requesting same‑day appointments, or refer to the GP/nursing team for further intervention/management.
• Manage own caseload (prescribing qualifications essential).
• Act as a clinical expert in direct contact care.
• Facilitate expert inter‑professional care for the ill patient and their dependants by direction, supervision and example; maintain all records.

Job Summary

Work as an autonomous practitioner as part of a multi‑professional team, triage, assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients on the primary care register. The role includes managing own caseload, providing direct contact care, and maintaining accurate electronic and written patient records.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions.
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions.
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and refer appropriately.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication, ensuring patients are fully informed and give consent to treatment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Also Have:

• Autonomous practitioner experience in primary care and minor illness.
• Ability to prescribe independently; at least 2 years as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within general practice.
• Minor Illness and Injury qualifications.
• Knowledge of SystmOne and Clarity Teamnet is an advantage; a fast learner who can acquire IT skills quickly.
• Strong communication, empathy, and negotiation skills; ability to handle highly distressing or emotional circumstances.

Person Specification / Experience

• Experience of working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within General Practice.
• Minor Illness and Injury qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.