Job summary
Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) play a vital role in general practice by delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. They assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of health conditions independently, often supporting patients with complex or long-term needs. Their ability to prescribe medication, request investigations, and make clinical decisions makes them an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, helping to improve access, reduce waiting times, and enhance overall patient outcomes.
Four Acre Health Centre offers an inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking environment that values the contributions of every team member. With a strong focus on professional development, collaboration, and innovative patient care, its an ideal place for an ANP/ACP to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.
Main duties of the job
An Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in general practice is a highly skilled, autonomous clinician who provides expert care across a broad range of health needs. ANPs are qualified to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage both acute and chronic conditions, often working independently or alongside GPs and other healthcare professionals.
Key responsibilities typically include:
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Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and physical examinations
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Diagnosing and managing a variety of health conditions
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Prescribing medications and treatments
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Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
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Providing health education and lifestyle advice
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Supporting the management of long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension
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Contributing to care planning, safeguarding, and continuity of care
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Leading on service development and quality improvement initiatives
ANPs play a crucial role in improving access to care, reducing pressure on GPs, and ensuring patients receive timely, holistic, and person-centred support. Their advanced clinical skills, combined with leadership and teaching capabilities, make them a cornerstone of modern primary care teams.
About us
Our practice is at the heart of the busy community it serves. A
growing practice, it is surrounded by large housing developments and a
well-established housing estate, both predominantly social housing which has
multiple tenants, and some privately owned. We also have a close working
relationship with residential homes in the area.
The practice also supports ourPCN offering rooms for additional staff
working as part of multidisciplinary team such as Mental Health Nurse, Social
Prescriber, First Contact (physio therapist), providing enhanced access to its
community. We also provide our own in-house counselling.
At Four Acre your career development and job satisfaction are very important
to us and we strive to support our team members through any training or similar
opportunities that they may seek out.
The practice is well positioned close to multiple transport links including
the M62, East Lancashire Road and Lea Green Train Station.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will work as part of the general practice team to provide high-quality, patient-focused care. The ANP will manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions, as well as those with chronic illnesses, through autonomous clinical practice. This role includes assessing, diagnosing, treating, and discharging patients appropriately, while also contributing to the ongoing development of services.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
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Provide advanced, autonomous clinical care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation.
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Manage acute and chronic presentations across all age groups.
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Prescribe medications and treatments in line with clinical guidelines and prescribing competence.
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Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as blood work, imaging, and ECGs.
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Provide lifestyle advice and health promotion, supporting preventative care.
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Lead on clinical audits, care planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Identify and manage safeguarding concerns appropriately.
Collaboration & Teamwork:
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Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
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Support continuity of care through proactive case management and patient follow-up.
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Attend and contribute to clinical meetings and practice development sessions.
Leadership & Development:
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Act as a clinical leader within the practice, supporting junior staff and students.
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Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical policies and protocols.
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Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain and develop advanced clinical competencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will work as part of the general practice team to provide high-quality, patient-focused care. The ANP will manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions, as well as those with chronic illnesses, through autonomous clinical practice. This role includes assessing, diagnosing, treating, and discharging patients appropriately, while also contributing to the ongoing development of services.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
-
Provide advanced, autonomous clinical care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation.
-
Manage acute and chronic presentations across all age groups.
-
Prescribe medications and treatments in line with clinical guidelines and prescribing competence.
-
Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as blood work, imaging, and ECGs.
-
Provide lifestyle advice and health promotion, supporting preventative care.
-
Lead on clinical audits, care planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
-
Identify and manage safeguarding concerns appropriately.
Collaboration & Teamwork:
-
Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
-
Support continuity of care through proactive case management and patient follow-up.
-
Attend and contribute to clinical meetings and practice development sessions.
Leadership & Development:
-
Act as a clinical leader within the practice, supporting junior staff and students.
-
Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical policies and protocols.
-
Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain and develop advanced clinical competencies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Person Specification:
- Essential:
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- MSc or PGDip in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards)
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Significant experience working in primary care or a similar clinical setting
- Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication, decision-making, and leadership skills
- Desirable:
- Experience in managing long-term conditions
- Minor illness/minor injury experience
- Teaching, mentorship, or supervisory experience
Experience
Essential
- Person Specification:
- Essential:
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- MSc or PGDip in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards)
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Significant experience working in primary care or a similar clinical setting
- Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication, decision-making, and leadership skills
- Desirable:
- Experience in managing long-term conditions
- Minor illness/minor injury experience
- Teaching, mentorship, or supervisory experience
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Person Specification:
- Essential:
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- MSc or PGDip in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards)
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Significant experience working in primary care or a similar clinical setting
- Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication, decision-making, and leadership skills
- Desirable:
- Experience in managing long-term conditions
- Minor illness/minor injury experience
- Teaching, mentorship, or supervisory experience
Experience
Essential
- Person Specification:
- Essential:
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- MSc or PGDip in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards)
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Significant experience working in primary care or a similar clinical setting
- Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication, decision-making, and leadership skills
- Desirable:
- Experience in managing long-term conditions
- Minor illness/minor injury experience
- Teaching, mentorship, or supervisory experience
Qualifications
Essential
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).