Job summary We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner who will also be flexible, well-organised and self-motivated. We are flexible regarding hours which could be in the range from 25 - 37.5 hours per week. We offer a competitive package dependent on experience. The successful applicant will be employed by Ribblesdale Primary Care Network but work solely for The Castle Medical Group. Main duties of the job The ANP will be an experienced nurse who holds an appropriate, specific, advanced professional qualification which meets NMC requirements for high level practice. The ANP will work with the practice team to provide high quality care which meets the needs of the practices patient population and will be involved with providing a weekly ward round on a rota basis to one of our local residential care homes. Working within defined professional boundaries, they will be able to make safe clinical decisions relating to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review. The ANP will demonstrate critical thinking ability. The ANP will function as an integral part of the clinical leadership team in the practice, providing advice and guidance to the nursing team to ensure they deliver the best care based on the needs of the practice's population. NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met. About us The Castle Medical Group is a CQC Outstanding practice made up of six GP partners, five salaried GPs, four Advanced Nurse Practitioners and a nursing team of eight supported by an experienced and enthusiastic administration team. We are a close-knit friendly practice. We have regular weekly clinical meetings which are an opportunity for all clinicians to meet and discuss complex patients, guidelines, significant events and to review strategies and systems. Alongside this, our ANPs benefit from weekly clinical supervision time with a GP partner where they are given the opportunity to discuss patient cases and development as a team. Date posted 06 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A1795-25-0002 Job locations The Health Centre Railway View Road Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2JG Job description Job responsibilities (see attached job description for full details) The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face, telephone consultations and home visits. The postholder will operate within their own sphere of competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice to provide expert professional clinical advice to patients, carers, and colleagues, ensuring clinical safety and excellence. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients, accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. The postholder will use skills, knowledge, and competencies as a qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner in order to be responsible and accountable for managing patient caseloads for treatments, referral, admission and discharging patients as appropriate. Job description Job responsibilities (see attached job description for full details) The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face, telephone consultations and home visits. The postholder will operate within their own sphere of competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice to provide expert professional clinical advice to patients, carers, and colleagues, ensuring clinical safety and excellence. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients, accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. The postholder will use skills, knowledge, and competencies as a qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner in order to be responsible and accountable for managing patient caseloads for treatments, referral, admission and discharging patients as appropriate. Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Registered Part 1 NMC - NMC Mentorship Qualification - Independent / supplementary nursing prescribing - V300 - Meet RCGP/RCN ANP competencies - MSc in Nursing Studies or equivalent * Advanced clinical practitioner nurses must have completed an accredited MSc advanced practice programme or the HEE e-Portfolio (supported) process Desirable -NMC Specialist Community Practitioner Qualification. -Postgraduate diplomas to include level 8 high intensity interventions Experience Essential - Experience of working within the NHS. - Knowledge of the local and national health policy and wider health economy. - Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care. - Knowledge of safeguarding children and adult policies and procedures and how to apply them. - Autonomous practitioner. - Advanced physical assessment and clinical examination skills (MSc level). - Experience of initiating protocols and clinical guidelines, implementing them and evaluating the effectiveness. - Leadership in quality initiatives including clinical benchmarking. - Manage in a consultation capacity complex general practice nursing interventions. Desirable - Experience of nurse triage including telephone triage. - Experience of managing chronic disease at a senior level. Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Registered Part 1 NMC - NMC Mentorship Qualification - Independent / supplementary nursing prescribing - V300 - Meet RCGP/RCN ANP competencies - MSc in Nursing Studies or equivalent * Advanced clinical practitioner nurses must have completed an accredited MSc advanced practice programme or the HEE e-Portfolio (supported) process Desirable -NMC Specialist Community Practitioner Qualification. -Postgraduate diplomas to include level 8 high intensity interventions Experience Essential - Experience of working within the NHS. - Knowledge of the local and national health policy and wider health economy. - Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care. - Knowledge of safeguarding children and adult policies and procedures and how to apply them. - Autonomous practitioner. - Advanced physical assessment and clinical examination skills (MSc level). - Experience of initiating protocols and clinical guidelines, implementing them and evaluating the effectiveness. - Leadership in quality initiatives including clinical benchmarking. - Manage in a consultation capacity complex general practice nursing interventions. Desirable - Experience of nurse triage including telephone triage. - Experience of managing chronic disease at a senior level. 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 Castle Medical Group Address The Health Centre Railway View Road Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2JG Employer's website https://www.castlemedical.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name The Castle Medical Group Address The Health Centre Railway View Road Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2JG Employer's website https://www.castlemedical.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : The Health Centre, Railway View Road, BB7 2JG Clitheroe, Lancashire, United Kingdom