Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol seeks an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to deliver high-quality patient care. The role involves managing acute and chronic conditions, collaborating with GPs, and mentoring junior staff in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Advanced clinical practice skills, management of complex patients.
• Desirable: Public health knowledge, mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment for patients.
• Prescribe and review medications, support adherence, and provide education.
• Work with GPs for triage and managing same-day access.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice skills

Management of complex patients

Clinical examination

Accountability

Health policy awareness

Clinical governance

Education

Registered nurse MSc or equivalent

Relevant nursing/health degree

Independent prescribing qualification

Job description

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Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our friendly and forward-thinking GP practice.

This is a key clinical role, supporting same-day patient access and delivering high-quality care through advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. You'll work both independently and collaboratively within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, helping to shape and improve primary care services for our local community.

Main duties of the job

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care within a busy GP practice setting. Acting within your professional boundaries, you will manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic conditions from initial consultation through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

Youll work closely with the duty GP to deliver timely same-day access, including clinical assessment and triage of patients with urgent needs. The role combines autonomous clinical practice with collaborative teamworking to ensure effective decision-making and continuity of care.

Youll be responsible for prescribing and managing medications, supporting health promotion, and contributing to the development of practice protocols and patient pathways. Youll also play a key role in mentoring junior staff and supporting ongoing clinical and quality improvement initiatives.

This is a varied and rewarding role for a motivated and experienced nurse or paramedic with advanced clinical skills, a commitment to holistic patient care, and a passion for service development in primary care.

About Us

At Birchwood, we are a really friendly and supportive team who take breaks together and arrange social events - pizzas are a regular event. We have a genuine open door policy, and there is always support on hand from other team members.

We are very collaborative and seek involvement of the team in decisions and welcome new ideas. Team working is incredibly important here.

We are a training practice and are keen to support staff to expand their skills and grow in confidence. There are opportunities every day to discuss cases amongst team members.

We have a multidisciplinary team including Mental Health Advisor, Paramedic, and ANPs.

Job Details

• Post posted: 16 April 2025
• Salary: Depending on experience BAND 8 DOE
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Location: Wick Road, Bristol, BS4 4HU

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice: Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients with undifferentiated and complex needs, including acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribing: Prescribe and review medications, support adherence, and provide patient education.
• Emergency Care: Prioritize health problems and intervene in urgent or emergency situations.
• Health Promotion: Support healthy lifestyle adoption and self-care principles.
• Team Collaboration: Work with GPs for triage and managing same-day access.

Communication

• Use sensitive communication styles, support patients receiving bad news, and facilitate understanding across diverse backgrounds.
• Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues, and support the development of the patient navigation team.

Quality Service Delivery

• Work within your competence, maintain accurate records, and deliver evidence-based care according to NICE guidelines.
• Participate in quality governance, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Handle patient complaints and incidents using structured review frameworks.

Leadership and Teamwork

• Take responsibility for personal development, support staff growth, and lead service changes.
• Work effectively as part of a team, delegate appropriately, and support service delivery projects.

Risk Management

• Assess and manage risks, ensure safety standards, and promote infection control.
• Advocate for policies that reduce health risks and improve access.

Managing Information

• Utilize technology for care planning, data management, and communication.
• Ensure compliance with information legislation.

Learning and Development

• Mentor junior staff, share learning, and undertake personal development activities.

Equality and Diversity

• Promote equality and diversity, support marginalized groups, and act as a role model in inclusive practice.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Essential: Advanced clinical practice skills, management of complex patients, clinical examination, accountability, health policy awareness, clinical governance.
• Desirable: Public health knowledge, long-term condition management, EMIS system, mentorship skills.

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered nurse MSc or equivalent, relevant nursing/health degree, independent prescribing qualification.
• Desirable: Mentorship/teaching qualification, supervision training, long-term conditions qualification.

Experience

• Essential: Autonomous practice, audit, research, prescribing, primary care experience.
• Desirable: Community initiatives, health needs assessment, case management, nurse-led triage.