Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our
friendly and forward-thinking clinical team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled
practitioner to work autonomously within a supportive primary care setting, managing patients
with a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering same-day access clinics, managing
minor illnesses, long-term conditions, and contributing to the development of new clinical
services that benefit our patients and the wider practice team.
You will be a confident and autonomous practitioner with strong clinical assessment, diagnostic,
and prescribing skills. Youll be committed to delivering patient-centred care and contributing to
the ongoing development of our clinical services at Forest Medical Group.
Essential qualifications and experience:
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
Proven experience in primary care, urgent care, or equivalent clinical environment
Excellent communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
Desirable:
Experience in managing long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, COPD, hypertension)
Familiarity with SysteOne and an understanding of QOF and primary care pathways
If youre passionate about providing high-quality, holistic care and want to work in a practice
that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth wed love to hear from you.
About us
About Us
Forest Medical Group is a two-site practice with a current population of over 17,000 patients. The
practice has an excellent complement of clinical staff including 8 GP partners, 3 salaried GPs as
well as, Practice Nurses, Nurse Associate, Clinical Pharmacist, Health Care Support Workers and
Phlebotomy services as well as a team of Reception and Administrative staff.
As a practice we are an intrinsic part of the North Blaby Primary Care Network which allows us
wider opportunities to support our patient group via mental health and musculoskeletal
physiotherapy practitioners, midwifes and social prescribers.
We are also a teaching Practice affiliated with the University of Leicester and Jubilee training
Academy for the teaching of medical students, Foundation Doctors and Registrars.
We are a SystmOne practice which lends itself to a proactive approach with a dynamic team aligned
to our practice core values. The Warren Lane practice has undergone an extensive refurbishment
and comprises of 11 clinical rooms, 1 pre-assessment room and 1 minor operations room. It also
boasts 2 staff break out rooms, 3 open office suites and a fully equipped conference room allowing
practice meetings, PLT sessions, video conferencing as well as virtual and face-to-face teaching.
We have also opened a new state of the art branch site at New Lubbesthorpe with 13 clinical rooms.
What We Offer
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
NHS Pension Scheme
Competitive annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To provide advanced clinical care to patients presenting with a broad spectrum of health problems, within the primary care setting. The post holder will work autonomously within professional boundaries, utilising advanced clinical knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments of patients presenting with both minor and
- complex conditions
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses independently and in collaboration with
- the wider team
- Prescribe and review medications safely and appropriately
- Request, interpret, and act on investigations such as blood tests
- Deliver same-day and pre-booked clinics for minor illness and long-term condition
- management
- Provide health promotion, lifestyle advice, and self-care education
- Support chronic disease management in collaboration with GPs and practice nurses
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and significant event reviews
- Contribute to the development of new services and pathways within the practice and
- Primary Care Network
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with practice standards
- Provide mentorship and clinical support to other nursing and healthcare staff
Professional Standards
- Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and professional guidelines
- Maintain ongoing professional development and revalidation requirements
- Engage in clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Adhere to local and national governance, safeguarding, and infection control policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To provide advanced clinical care to patients presenting with a broad spectrum of health problems, within the primary care setting. The post holder will work autonomously within professional boundaries, utilising advanced clinical knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments of patients presenting with both minor and
- complex conditions
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses independently and in collaboration with
- the wider team
- Prescribe and review medications safely and appropriately
- Request, interpret, and act on investigations such as blood tests
- Deliver same-day and pre-booked clinics for minor illness and long-term condition
- management
- Provide health promotion, lifestyle advice, and self-care education
- Support chronic disease management in collaboration with GPs and practice nurses
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and significant event reviews
- Contribute to the development of new services and pathways within the practice and
- Primary Care Network
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with practice standards
- Provide mentorship and clinical support to other nursing and healthcare staff
Professional Standards
- Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and professional guidelines
- Maintain ongoing professional development and revalidation requirements
- Engage in clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Adhere to local and national governance, safeguarding, and infection control policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Proven experience in primary care, urgent care, or equivalent clinical environment
- Excellent communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
Desirable
- Experience in managing long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, COPD, hypertension)
- Familiarity with SysteOne and an understanding of QOF and primary care pathways
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Proven experience in primary care, urgent care, or equivalent clinical environment
- Excellent communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
Desirable
- Experience in managing long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, COPD, hypertension)
- Familiarity with SysteOne and an understanding of QOF and primary care pathways
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).
Additional information
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).
