Advanced Nurse Practitioner
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | Wellingborough, NN8 1LP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0101-25-0003 |
Summary
Post: Advanced Nurse Practitioner Reports to: Lead Partner for Nursing Team Accountable to: Practice Partners Key Relationships: Patients and Carers Practice GPs, Nursing Staff and Patient Services Team Community and hospital clinicians Pharmacists Services for people with Mental Health Problems Social Care Voluntary Agencies Nursing Homes/Residential Homes/Sheltered Housing Units Clinical Nurse Specialists/specialist teams for Chronic illness Role Summary As a Nurse Practitioner you will provide autonomous care for our patients presenting with minor/acute illness, and common general practice presentations including those relating to womens health. You will demonstrate safe clinical decision making and provide expert care by undertaking initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. Working with GPs and nursing team in the Practice you will continually review and evaluate services and work with the management team in implantation of change Overview of Responsibilities Clinical Provide clinical care to our patients. This will include reducing the demand on the GP time by the assessment and manage of patients and in the community by means of telephone triage and clinic appointments. Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to assess the physical and psycho social needs of patients with common primary care conditions and minor illness, instigating and providing in partnership with other care providers, therapeutic treatments based on best available evidence in order to improve health outcomes. Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to make comprehensive and focussed assessments, independently and proactively managing care of the patients. Promote patient independence and self-care where appropriate. Undertake the role of independent non-medical prescriber in the treatment and care of patients Review pathology results to ensure appropriate treatment and care Provide appropriate non clinical support to the GPs as per the practice needs. Support and lead the practice for the delivery of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and NHS England/Nene CCG/Federation Contracts. Regulatory Respond to complaints and clinical incidents/significant events as appropriate to ensure robust systems are in place for improving practice through joint learning. Undertake at least one clinical audit a year. Evaluate data and present findings to the Practice Clinical team. Implement changes where appropriate. Adhere to the Practice Policies and Procedures including Infection Control, Health and Safety All staff must be familiar with, actively promote and work within the spirit of the practices Equal Opportunities Policy at all times. All staff who have access to personal data in relation to patients or staff will be aware of their responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998 and will abide by the eight principles of that Act.Any breach of the Act could result in disciplinary action being taken and criminal charges being brought against the individual. Personal / Professional Development Maintain own personal / professional development plan and portfolio thereby meeting the requirements for revalidation through appraisal of own performance and discuss development needs with mentor, supervisors and managers, on a regular basis. Maintain NMC registration and professional development in line with expectations of the role Work at all times within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Provide Mentorship and training of new recruits or students as and when required. Participate in the Practice Performance Review process. This Job Description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed and amended if appropriate on an annual basis. Discussion will take place with the post holder before any changes are agreed.