Job responsibilities
Are you an
experienced Nurse Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality,
same-day patient care at the front line of primary care?
Were looking for a
highly skilled Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our innovative,
multidisciplinary team. Working under the professional supervision of our Chief
Medical Officer (GP), youll be the first point of contact for adult patients
presenting with acute illness or undifferentiated symptoms - helping people
access timely, effective, and person-centred care within a 15-minute
appointment model.
Youll work alongside
GPs, Physiotherapists, Clinical Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists,
Podiatrists, Social Prescribers, and other allied professionals to offer evidence
based joined-up care that puts patients first. Together, were rethinking how acute
care is managed in General Practice and we want you to be part of it.
Who We Are
Founded in August
2020, Primary Care Physio has scaled rapidly and is one of the fastest-growing
clinical service providers in the UK. Underpinned by our reputation for quality
and sustainable care, we have already been established
as England's largest national specialist ARRS clinical service provider who is
purely focused on supporting NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and their GP
practices to deliver high-quality and tech-enabled NHS primary care clinical
solutions.
Our services are
recognised as best-in-class for our industry, recently winning the 'Best in
Primary Care & Diagnostics' LaingBuisson 2023 award.
Through our talented
employed team of over nearly 400 employed First Contact Practitioners, Nurses
& Advanced Practitioners, who are supported by experienced and Health
Education England-trained clinical supervisors, we have been commissioned by c
200 NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to deliver an integrated and local managed
clinical service. We now serve 1000+ GP practices and a patient population of
over 9 million.
We conduct over 1 million patient
consultation appointments per year.
You can find out more about our
team here: https://primarycarephysio.co.uk/pages/management-team
You can read what our team have to say about us here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574534
Role Profile
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will manage patients presenting
with same-day and urgent clinical needs. You will work autonomously within a
clearly defined scope of practice using your advanced clinical reasoning,
diagnostic, and prescribing skills to deliver efficient, safe, and high-quality
care under the professional supervision of our Chief Medical Officer (GP), with
access to peer ANP and ACP networks for case discussion, reflective practice,
and supervision.
Youll assess, diagnose, and manage undifferentiated presentations
(largely acute minor illnesses), including identifying red flags and initiating
appropriate treatment or referrals.
Clinical Practice
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Provide rapid access same-day and acute illness
consultations (15-minute appointments).
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Assess, triage, and diagnose undifferentiated
and complex presentations.
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Undertake advanced clinical assessment,
including history-taking, examination, and diagnostic interpretation.
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Identify red flags and escalate or refer
appropriately.
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Initiate and manage treatment, including
prescribing and non-pharmacological interventions.
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Deliver evidence-based care aligned with NICE
and local pathways.
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Provide safe follow-up, safety-netting, and
patient education.
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Support and guide clinical colleagues, including
First Contact Practitioners and nursing staff.
Evidence,
Research, and Development
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Contribute to service development and quality
improvement projects.
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Act as a clinical role model within the MDT,
supporting professional development and reflective practice.
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Record activity and outcomes in line with
reporting requirements.
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Support education and CPD supervision for
multidisciplinary colleagues.
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Maintain and evidence an ongoing portfolio
aligned with the HEE Four Pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.
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Engage in continuous reflection, peer
supervision, and CPD to sustain capability at an advanced level.
Leadership
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Model advanced practice and professional
standards consistent with CQC Mythbuster 66 expectations.
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Contribute to quality improvement, audit, and
clinical governance initiatives.
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Work collaboratively with PCNs and practices to
develop safe same-day care pathways.
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Participate in incident reviews, learning
events, and service development discussions.
Research
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Critically appraise evidence and apply it to
clinical decision-making.
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Contribute to local quality improvement and
service evaluation initiatives.
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Participate in audit cycles and share findings
to improve patient outcomes.
Key skills and
attributes
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You
thrive when working under pressure and remain calm and composed in a
fast-paced, changing environment.
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You
communicate clearly and effectively, building strong relationships with
internal teams, PCNs, and external stakeholders - both verbally and in writing.
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You
are a natural people person and team player who enjoys motivating and
supporting others to deliver high-quality outcomes on time.
- You
take pride in running a tight ship, demonstrating strong organisational
skills, attention to detail, and proactive planning.
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You
are tech-savvy, quickly learning new systems, policies, and programmes and
using data confidently to inform decision-making and service improvements.
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You excel at problem-solving, applying logical
thinking to overcome challenges and implement effective solutions.
- You
are self-reflective and committed to continuous professional development,
motivated to grow both your clinical expertise and leadership capabilities.
- You
understand and adhere to legal, ethical, professional, and organisational
policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
- You
have proficiency with MS Office and other IT tools, including HR databases and
digital collaboration platforms.
Experience,
knowledge and qualifications
- You'll be a registered
Nurse with the NMC.
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You'll hold a Masters degree (MSc) in Advanced
Clinical Practice or equivalent that meets the 4-pillar framework (clinical
practice, leadership, education, research), demonstrating capability through 1
of these routes:
- Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc or
ePortfolio (Supported Route) with Advanced Digital Badge; or
- Currently enrolled on an accredited MSc Advanced
Practice programme, with guaranteed progression; or
- Enrolled on and progressed beyond the Learning
Needs Analysis (LNA) stage of the ePortfolio route with supported progression
to ANP role upon completion.
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You'll have an Independent Prescribing (V300)
qualification
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You'll be able to demonstrate proven experience of
applying advanced clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills across a broad range
of presentations in practice.
- You'll have excellent communication, triage and
consultation skills.
- You'll be able to work independently while
contributing to a wider MDT.
- You'll have an up-to-date
CPD portfolio demonstrating that you have knowledge of the Primary Care and
General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework and able to
demonstrate your ability to operate at advanced level practice.
- You'll have experience working within or
alongside a GP practice (desirable).
This role profile is not exhaustive and you may be
directed to complete other tasks as required. These duties will be always be
reasonable and deemed within the expectations of your position.
General Terms
(applicable to all Primary Care Physio posts)
- Ensure that your
conduct does not fall below the standards detailed in Primary Care Physios
Code of Conduct.
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To safeguard
Children and Adults and to act on any concerns to ensure that each situation is
appropriately assessed and investigated.
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Adhere to all Primary
Care Physios policies and procedures.
