Urgent Care Centre Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Integrated Care System; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a highly skilled Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their Same Day Access Service team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, urgent care to patients. Ideal candidates will have experience in acute medical presentations, a valid NMC PIN, and be proficient in digital clinical tools. The position offers a salary of £55,000 PA, benefits, and the opportunity for continuous professional development.

Benefits

Company pension

Additional leave

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with significant post-registration experience in urgent care.
• Experience in nurse-led triage and fast-paced clinical environments.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and ideally Immediate Life Support (ILS).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of patients with acute illness.
• Deliver appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure a smooth transition of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Ability to work independently

Strong communication skills

Time management

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Registered Nurse (NMC) with valid PIN

Tools

EMIS clinical system

Accurx

Docman

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced NursePractitioner (ANP) to join our Same Day Access Service team. This role focuseson providing prompt, high-quality care to patients requiring urgent but notemergency attention.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess,manage, and treat a range of acute medical presentations. You will contributeto ensuring rapid access to care and supporting the overall effectiveness ofthe wider healthcare service.

Main duties of the job

Patient Assessment & Care

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of patients presenting with acute illness or injury.
• Deliver appropriate treatment, management plans, and clinical interventions within your scope of practice.
• Prioritise patient needs based on clinical urgency and safety.

Coordination & Referral

• Collaborate with GPs, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and smooth transition of care.
• Refer patients to relevant services, specialists, or emergency departments in line with clinical pathways.
• Provide clear, tailored information to patients and families about condition management, medication use, and safety-netting advice.
• Offer guidance on lifestyle improvements and when to seek further medical attention.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with legal, professional, and organisational standards.
• Record all patient interactions using appropriate systems and coding protocols.

Professional Development

• Engage in continuous professional development, reflective practice, and relevant training to stay up to date with clinical best practice and protocols.

About us

Berkshire West PrimaryCare Alliance (BWPCA) is the collaborative voice of general practice across theBerkshire West Place within the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and BerkshireWest (BOB) Integrated Care System. We bring together GP practices and PrimaryCare Networks (PCNs) to work at scale, enabling innovation, influencing systemchange, and delivering services that meet the needs of our local populations.

BWPCA plays a vitalrole in shaping the future of primary care by strengthening partnerships,developing the workforce, and ensuring general practice is a central and equalpartner in integrated care. Our work supports sustainability, equity, andimproved outcomes for patients across Reading, Wokingham, and West Berkshire.

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Role Title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Clinically Responsible To:Clinical Lead GP Managerially Responsible To:Service Delivery Officer Tenure:FTC until March 2027 Base:On-site at Royakl Berkshire Remuneration:£55,000 PA + AL + Benefits

1. Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our Same Day Access Service team. This role focuses on providing prompt, high-quality care to patients requiring urgent but not emergency attention.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, manage, and treat a range of acute medical presentations. You will contribute to ensuring rapid access to care and supporting the overall effectiveness of the wider healthcare service.

2. Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Care

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of patients presenting with acute illness or injury.
• Deliver appropriate treatment, management plans, and clinical interventions within your scope of practice.
• Prioritise patient needs based on clinical urgency and safety.

Coordination & Referral

• Collaborate with GPs, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and smooth transition of care.
• Refer patients to relevant services, specialists, or emergency departments in line with clinical pathways.
• Provide clear, tailored information to patients and families about condition management, medication use, and safety-netting advice.
• Offer guidance on lifestyle improvements and when to seek further medical attention.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with legal, professional, and organisational standards.
• Record all patient interactions using appropriate systems and coding protocols.

Professional Development

• Engage in continuous professional development, reflective practice, and relevant training to stay up to date with clinical best practice and protocols.

3. Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with valid PIN.
• Significant post-registration experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
• Competent in nurse-led management of minor illness, minor injury, and acute presentations.
• Experience in nurse-led triage and fast-paced clinical environments.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage risk and make informed clinical decisions under pressure.
• Familiarity with EMIS clinical system.
• Proficient in digital tools such as Accurx and Docman.
• Previous experience in Same Day Access or Urgent Care Services.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent experience).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and ideally Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS).

4. Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and personal development.

5. Working Conditions

• The role may involve working evenings, weekends, and public holidays on a sessional basis.
• The position may require prolonged standing and some physical activity, including bending and lifting. Manual dexterity is essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £55,000.00 per year

• Additional leave
• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Sunday

Person Specification

Qualifications

• - Registered Nurse (NMC) with valid PIN.
• - Significant post-registration experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
• - Competent in nurse-led management of minor illness, minor injury, and acute presentations.
• - Experience in nurse-led triage and fast-paced clinical environments.
• - Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.
• - Ability to work independently, manage risk and make informed clinical decisions under pressure.
• - Familiarity with EMIS clinical system.
• - Proficient in digital tools such as Accurx and Docman.
• - Previous experience in Same Day Access or Urgent Care Services.
• - MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent experience).
• - Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and ideally Immediate Life - Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS).

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.