Nurse Practitioner (V300 Prescriber)

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner with V300 prescribing rights to join our team at Quarry Bank Medical Centre, a valued member of the Brierley Hill & Amblecote Primary Care Network . This is a patient-facing clinical role with a clear emphasis on autonomous, same-day care.

The postholder will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients presenting with minor illness, acute symptoms, and undiagnosed conditions, offering timely assessment, treatment, and onward referral where necessary. You will operate primarily in a see-and-treat capacity, supporting patient access and relieving pressure on the wider clinical team.

You will work independently within your clinical competence, delivering care aligned with national guidelines, local pathways, and safe prescribing practices. While this role does not include chronic disease management or complex case coordination, you will be expected to make sound clinical judgements, prescribe appropriately, and escalate to a GP when required.

You will typically see patients via pre-booked or on-the-day face-to-face appointments, although telephone triage and digital consultations may also form part of your working pattern. Patients will present with symptoms such as respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, rashes, abdominal discomfort, musculoskeletal issues, and other common primary care complaints.

In this role, you will:

• Carry out independent clinical assessments

• Take concise but comprehensive histories and perform relevant examinations

• Use diagnostic skills and tools to reach working diagnoses

• Initiate appropriate clinical management including prescribing under V300

• Offer patient education and safety-netting

• Arrange follow-up or escalation where appropriate

• Record consultations accurately and contemporaneously on EMIS Web

You will work alongside a team of GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff, while also engaging with our PCN-wide team of clinical pharmacists, social prescribers, paramedics, and mental health professionals. This environment fosters collaboration and shared learning, with structured support where needed.

We are a practice that encourages clinical autonomy while maintaining strong governance and communication. You will have protected time for supervision, clinical updates, and access to peer support. We hold regular MDT and education meetings, and you will be part of shaping how same-day access is delivered in the practice.

While we welcome applications from those with Primary Care experience, we also invite expressions of interest from Nurse Practitioners working in urgent care, A&E, walk-in centres, or out-of-hours services who are confident in autonomous minor illness management. If you are clinically competent and committed to ongoing professional development, minor illness training can be provided.

The working pattern can be tailored to suit the right candidate, with both part-time and full-time hours considered. You will have access to CPD support, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in improving patient care through efficient, responsive clinical practice.

This is an ideal post for a Nurse Practitioner seeking a stable, clinically stimulating role where autonomy, collaboration, and professional respect are core values.

Clinical Competence and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work confidently and safely within a defined clinical scope, making independent decisions on treatment and management of minor illness and acute presentations.
• Skilled in patient assessment, history taking, and clinical examination.
• Competent in recognising red flags and signs of serious illness or deterioration requiring escalation.
• Prescribing safely and in line with current guidance (BNF/NICE), including awareness of antimicrobial stewardship.
• Ability to provide high-quality clinical care to patients presenting with common primary care issues such as respiratory tract infections, urinary infections, rashes, abdominal pain, musculoskeletal problems, minor injuries, and unexplained symptoms.
• Able to deliver health promotion and brief interventions during routine consultations.
• Skilled in clinical documentation, including coding, SNOMED, and safety-netting.
• Ability to undertake or assist with home visits if clinically required.
• Knowledge and understanding of infection control, consent, confidentiality, record-keeping and safeguarding principles.

Desirable

• Competence in managing common mental health presentations
• Competence in basic wound care, dressing application, or follow-up of minor injuries
• Experience in using point-of-care diagnostics (e.g. pulse oximetry, urinalysis, peak flow)
• Understanding of local referral pathways including 2-week wait processes, community services, and urgent response teams
• Experience or training in requesting appropriate imaging investigations (e.g. chest X-rays or limb X-rays) under non-medical radiology requesting protocols

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse.
• V300 Independent Prescribing qualification, enabling safe and autonomous prescribing within scope of clinical competence.
• Evidence of up-to-date knowledge and registration with a recognised professional body, with a current revalidation portfolio.
• Evidence of recent and relevant CPD activity (within the last 12 months), particularly relating to minor illness, prescribing, or urgent care.
• Willingness to undertake further learning or update qualifications where necessary for the role.

Desirable

• Accredited Minor Illness or Minor Ailments qualification
• Postgraduate training in physical assessment, clinical reasoning, or diagnostic decision-making
• Safeguarding training at Level 3 (adults and children)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) training
• Mentorship, teaching or clinical supervision qualification (or willingness to train)
• Certified training or local authorisation as a non-medical radiology requester, with understanding of IR(ME)R 2017 regulations and local protocols for requesting plain X-rays or diagnostic imaging

Experience

Essential

• Experience working autonomously in a fast-paced environment such as A&E, urgent treatment centres, out-of-hours services, or walk-in centres.
• Proven ability to assess, diagnose and treat a range of minor illness and acute presentations without immediate supervision.
• Experience of prescribing independently and safely in line with local formularies and national guidance.
• Experience of working to protocols, care pathways and referral guidelines, with appropriate clinical judgement to escalate or defer as needed.
• Demonstrated experience of managing clinical risk and making defensible decisions within professional boundaries.
• Experience of documenting consultations to a high standard in accordance with medico-legal requirements.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a General Practice or Primary Care setting.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team or Primary Care Network.
• Experience using EMIS Web or other primary care clinical systems.
• Experience with telephone triage, video consultations, or digital triage tools.
• Experience supporting clinical audits, service improvement, or QOF delivery.
• Participation in education or supervision of students, junior staff or peer colleagues.

Personal Attributes and Values

Essential

• Able to work independently and manage own workload within agreed parameters and protocols.
• Committed to patient-centred, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care.
• Calm, confident and able to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism.
• Flexible and responsive to the needs of the team and the wider service.
• Approachable, friendly, and willing to contribute to a positive team culture.
• Demonstrates accountability, integrity and transparency in clinical decision-making.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and professional growth.
• Willingness to participate in meetings, education sessions and reflective practice.

Desirable

• Keen to contribute to the development of a growing team and help shape urgent care services within the PCN.
• Willingness to act as a mentor or support resource for junior clinicians once established in post.
• Alignment with NHS core values and an understanding of the Nolan principles of public life.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).