The Weavers Practice

ANP/ACP

The closing date is 27 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a fully qualified, highly skilled ANP/ACP who is an independent prescriber and can see patients in all age groups.

Band 8 pay will be offered depending on experience alongside the standard NHS contract for holidays and sickness.

The position is Fulltime, and the successful candidate will be required to work across both of our sites in Rishton and Great Harwood so a full UK driving licence is essential.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient-centred care in a fast past primary care setting providing specialist knowledge and advice, treating urgent on the day and routine patients either by telephone or face to face. Interpret and act upon diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, scans, ECGs and blood tests.You will also be required to help with online triage (PATCHS online consultation platform).

About us

The Weavers Practice is a medium sized Total Triage practice with around 9000 patients and have 3 GP partners, 1 Salaried GP, a Practice Nurse and Health Care Assistant team and of course our Admin and Reception teams. We are a training practice and host various ARRS roles within our local Hyndburn Rural Primary Care Team (PCN). We are based across 2 clinical sites (Rishton & Great Harwood). Our last CQC rating was "Good".

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 8 will be offered depending on experience.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4692-26-0000

Job locations

The Weavers Practice

High Street

Rishton

Blackburn

BB1 4LA


The Health Centre

Water Street

Great Harwood

BB6 7QR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Principle Responsibilities:

Be able to demonstrate not only practical knowledge but also have a critical understanding of the range of theories and principles that underpin general practice.

Asses patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed presentations and use advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning skills and a range of diagnostic support tools to manage, treat or refer these patients appropriately.

Support learning in practice settings and collaborate with education service providers and commissioners to ensure workforce and student needs are met where required.

Be able to display originality and utilise this in innovative service development and delivery. Safely implement new policies and guidelines within the practice.

Clinical Responsibilities:

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and interventions and care for patients presenting with undifferentiated diagnosis, complex needs, long-term conditions, acute and chronic illnesses.

Maintain accurate and up to date clinical records.

Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Practice in accordance with their respective code of professional conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.

Independently prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate needs and in accordance with current guidelines.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication, medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing along-term conditions.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and limits of competence and professional scope of practice.

Act on professional judgement about when to seek help from GP partners.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.

Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers. Using a range of assessment methods as appropriate.

Work collaboratively with an appropriate range of multi-agency and inter-professional resources.

Deliver co-ordinated care within the community and reduce the need for hospital admission.

Act as a clinical role model for developing and delivering care that is responsive to the changing requirements. Informed by the local population, health needs agencies and networks.

Learning and Management

Be a role model for the practice, demonstrating a person-centred approach to service delivery and development.

Evaluate own practice and participate in multidisciplinary service and team evaluation demonstrating the impact of advanced clinical practice on service function and effectiveness.

Lead new practice design and evaluate the progress, changing as necessary.

Demonstrate team leadership, resilience in managing situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable and seeking to build confidence in others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principle Responsibilities:

Be able to demonstrate not only practical knowledge but also have a critical understanding of the range of theories and principles that underpin general practice.

Asses patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed presentations and use advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning skills and a range of diagnostic support tools to manage, treat or refer these patients appropriately.

Support learning in practice settings and collaborate with education service providers and commissioners to ensure workforce and student needs are met where required.

Be able to display originality and utilise this in innovative service development and delivery. Safely implement new policies and guidelines within the practice.

Clinical Responsibilities:

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and interventions and care for patients presenting with undifferentiated diagnosis, complex needs, long-term conditions, acute and chronic illnesses.

Maintain accurate and up to date clinical records.

Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Practice in accordance with their respective code of professional conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.

Independently prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate needs and in accordance with current guidelines.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication, medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing along-term conditions.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and limits of competence and professional scope of practice.

Act on professional judgement about when to seek help from GP partners.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.

Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers. Using a range of assessment methods as appropriate.

Work collaboratively with an appropriate range of multi-agency and inter-professional resources.

Deliver co-ordinated care within the community and reduce the need for hospital admission.

Act as a clinical role model for developing and delivering care that is responsive to the changing requirements. Informed by the local population, health needs agencies and networks.

Learning and Management

Be a role model for the practice, demonstrating a person-centred approach to service delivery and development.

Evaluate own practice and participate in multidisciplinary service and team evaluation demonstrating the impact of advanced clinical practice on service function and effectiveness.

Lead new practice design and evaluate the progress, changing as necessary.

Demonstrate team leadership, resilience in managing situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable and seeking to build confidence in others.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with NMC registration.
  • Excellent clinical, communication and decision-making skills.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with NMC registration.
  • Excellent clinical, communication and decision-making skills.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Weavers Practice

Address

The Weavers Practice

High Street

Rishton

Blackburn

BB1 4LA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Weavers Practice

Address

The Weavers Practice

High Street

Rishton

Blackburn

BB1 4LA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Katie Webb

katie.webb1@nhs.net

01254884217

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 8 will be offered depending on experience.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4692-26-0000

Job locations

The Weavers Practice

High Street

Rishton

Blackburn

BB1 4LA


The Health Centre

Water Street

Great Harwood

BB6 7QR


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