Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care across a range of healthcare settings. The ANP will work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions. The ideal candidate will have advanced clinical training, excellent decision-making skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive physical assessments and clinical examinations.

Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.

Prescribe medications and other therapies in accordance with local regulations.

Request and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., blood tests, imaging).

Develop and implement individualized care plans.

Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education.

Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.

Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.

Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation.

Adhere to clinical governance, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Participate in teaching, mentoring, or supervising junior staff and students.

Contribute to service development and delivery improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Registered Nurse with current NMC/Board of Nursing registration.

Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.

Certified as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (or equivalent depending on country).

Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent).

Proven experience in a relevant clinical setting (e.g., primary care, urgent care, hospital).

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

Desirable Skills:

Experience using electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Leadership or management experience in a clinical setting.

Involvement in research, audit, or service redesign projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC (UK) or equivalent professional registration
• Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (e.g., V300)
• Additional specialist training or certification (e.g., minor injuries, chronic disease management)
• Experience in triage, urgent care, or emergency settings
• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
• Ability to request, interpret, and act upon diagnostic investigations
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, evidence-based practice, and risk management
• Proficiency in electronic patient record systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload independently
• Understanding of relevant health policies and frameworks (e.g., NHS Long Term Plan, safeguarding protocols)

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Trent Meadows Medical Practice

Address

Branston Primary Care Centre

Main Street, Branston

Burton on Trent

Staffordshire

DE14 3EY

Employer's website

https://www.trentmeadowsmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)