Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

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.

You will assess, diagnose, and manage undifferentiated presentations (largely acute minor illnesses), including identifying red flags and initiating appropriate treatment or referrals.

• Provide rapid access same-day and acute illness consultations (15-minute appointments).
• Assess, triage, and diagnose undifferentiated and complex presentations.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment, including history-taking, examination, and diagnostic interpretation.
• Identify red flags and escape or refer appropriately.
• Initiate and manage treatment, including prescribing and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based care aligned with NICE and local pathways.
• Provide safe follow-up, safety-netting, and patient education.
• Support and guide clinical colleagues, including First Contact Practitioners and nursing staff.

• Contribute to service development and quality improvement projects.
• Act as a clinical role model within the MDT, supporting professional development and reflective practice.
• Record activity and outcomes in line with reporting requirements.
• Support education and CPD supervision for multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Maintain and evidence an ongoing portfolio aligned with the HEE Four Pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Engage in continuous reflection, peer supervision, and CPD to sustain capability at an advanced level.

• Model advanced practice and professional standards consistent with CQC Myth buster 66 expectations.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit, and clinical governance initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with PCNs and practices to develop safe same-day care pathways.
• Participate in incident reviews, learning events, and service development discussions.

• Critically appraise evidence and apply it to clinical decision-making.
• Contribute to local quality improvement and service evaluation initiatives.
• Participate in audit cycles and share findings to improve patient outcomes.

• You thrive when working under pressure and remain calm and composed in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• You communicate clearly and effectively, building strong relationships with internal teams, PCNs, and external stakeholders – both verbally and in writing.
• 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.
• You are tech-savvy, quickly learning new systems, policies, and programmes and using data confidently to inform decision-making and service improvements.
• 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.

• You’ll be a registered Nurse with the NMC.
• 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…