Locum Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Childrens Clinics

NHS; St Helens; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in St Helens South is seeking a qualified Locum Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to support children's clinics. The ideal candidate will have experience working autonomously with children in primary care settings, be registered with the NMC, and hold an independent prescribing qualification. This locum position requires flexibility and adherence to governance policies. Clinics are held weekday afternoons, offering support to meet community healthcare needs. Apply directly to contribute to essential children's services.

Benefits

Flexible locum hours

Supportive practice teams

Contribution to community service

Qualifications

• Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner with the NMC.
• Experience of working autonomously in primary care or equivalent setting.
• Up-to-date mandatory training, including safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment of children and young people.
• Prescribe medications following local formularies.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Experience with children in primary care

Ability to work autonomously

NMC registration in good standing

Prescribing qualification

EMIS trained

Enhanced DBS clearance

Education

Relevant ANP qualification

Tools

Primary care clinical systems

Job description

Location: On site based in a GP practice in St Helens South

Rate: £50.00 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00pm 6:00pm

Closing date: 16th January 2026

Duration: Clinics required until end of May

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of children and young people attending childrens clinics, working within agreed scope of practice and PCN governance arrangements.

About us

Why Work With Us

• Flexible locum hours
• Supportive PCN and practice teams
• Opportunity to contribute to an important community childrens service

Join us at St Helens South PCN Ltd and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in patient care and professional development. We look forward to welcoming you.

Job responsibilities

Job Description

The Role

St Helens South PCN Ltd is seeking an experienced Locum Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)to support ourChildrens Clinicsto be based in a GP practices in St Helens South Network.

This is a locum opportunity to cover weekday afternoon clinics, helping us to meet service demand.

• Qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Relevant experience working with children in primary care or similar settings
• NMC registration with appropriate prescribing qualification
• EMIS Trained
• Ability to work autonomously within GP practice settings
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Appropriate professional indemnity

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis andmanagement of children and young people within agreed scope of practice
• Prescribe medications in line with professional competence,local formularies and national guidance
• Initiate investigations, interpret results and takeappropriate action
• Refer to secondary care and community services as required
• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately to the named GP orclinical lead
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical recordson practice clinical systems
• Work collaboratively with the wider MDT, practice teams andPCN services
• Adhere to PCN, practice and NHS policies, procedures andsafeguarding requirements

Professional & Governance Requirements

• Work within NMC Code of Professional Standards
• Maintain appropriate professional indemnity cover for locumpractice
• Comply with CQC, safeguarding, infection control andinformation governance standards
• Participate in local induction and follow agreed escalationpathways

To apply please click the Apply now button.

Closing date:16th January 2026.

Please note: That we do not accept unsolicited CVs or approaches from recruitment agencies. All candidates should apply directly through the official application process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner with the NMC
• Relevant ANP qualification and independent prescribing qualification
• Experience of working autonomously in primary care or equivalent setting
• Experience of assessing and managing children and young people
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Up-to-date mandatory training (including safeguarding children)
• Experience working within GP practices or PCN settings
• Familiarity with EMIS or similar primary care clinical systems

Additional Information

• This is a locum role and does not constitute an employment contract
• Sessions are offered based on service need and availability
• There is no obligation on either party to offer or accept sessions
• Locum Role Acknowledgement & Sign-Off

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.