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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our Same Day Access Service team. This role focuses on providing prompt, high-quality care to patients requiring urgent but not emergency attention.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our Same Day Access Service team. This role focuses on providing prompt, high-quality care to patients requiring urgent but not emergency attention.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, manage, and treat a range of acute medical presentations. You will contribute to ensuring rapid access to care and supporting the overall effectiveness of the wider healthcare service.
Main duties of the job
Patient Assessment & Care
* Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of patients presenting with acute illness or injury.
* Deliver appropriate treatment, management plans, and clinical interventions within your scope of practice.
* Prioritise patient needs based on clinical urgency and safety.
Coordination & Referral
* Collaborate with GPs, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and smooth transition of care.
* Refer patients to relevant services, specialists, or emergency departments in line with clinical pathways.
Patient Education & Support
* Provide clear, tailored information to patients and families about condition management, medication use, and safety-netting advice.
* Offer guidance on lifestyle improvements and when to seek further medical attention.
Documentation & Record-Keeping
* Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with legal, professional, and organisational standards.
* Record all patient interactions using appropriate systems and coding protocols.
Professional Development
* Engage in continuous professional development, reflective practice, and relevant training to stay up to date with clinical best practice and protocols.
About Us
Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance (BWPCA) is the collaborative voice of general practice across the Berkshire West Place within the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care System. We bring together GP practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to work at scale, enabling innovation, influencing system change, and delivering services that meet the needs of our local populations.
BWPCA plays a vital role in shaping the future of primary care by strengthening partnerships, developing the workforce, and ensuring general practice is a central and equal partner in integrated care. Our work supports sustainability, equity, and improved outcomes for patients across Reading, Wokingham, and West Berkshire.
Details
Date posted
04 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£55,000 a year Remuneration: £55,000 PA + AL + Benefits
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
19 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A3584-25-0005
Job locations
C/O Boathouse Surgery, Whitchurch Road
Pangbourne
Reading
RG8 7DP
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Role Title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Clinically Responsible To:Clinical Lead GP Managerially Responsible To:Service Delivery Officer Tenure:FTC until March 2027 Base:On-site at Royakl Berkshire Remuneration:£55,000 PA + AL + Benefits
* Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our Same Day Access Service team. This role focuses on providing prompt, high-quality care to patients requiring urgent but not emergency attention.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, manage, and treat a range of acute medical presentations. You will contribute to ensuring rapid access to care and supporting the overall effectiveness of the wider healthcare service.
* Main Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Assessment & Care
* Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of patients presenting with acute illness or injury.
* Deliver appropriate treatment, management plans, and clinical interventions within your scope of practice.
* Prioritise patient needs based on clinical urgency and safety.
Coordination & Referral
* Collaborate with GPs, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and smooth transition of care.
* Refer patients to relevant services, specialists, or emergency departments in line with clinical pathways.
Patient Education & Support
* Provide clear, tailored information to patients and families about condition management, medication use, and safety-netting advice.
* Offer guidance on lifestyle improvements and when to seek further medical attention.
Documentation & Record-Keeping
* Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with legal, professional, and organisational standards.
* Record all patient interactions using appropriate systems and coding protocols.
Professional Development
* Engage in continuous professional development, reflective practice, and relevant training to stay up to date with clinical best practice and protocols.
* Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Experience
* Registered Nurse (NMC) with valid PIN.
* Significant post-registration experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
* Competent in nurse-led management of minor illness, minor injury, and acute presentations.
* Experience in nurse-led triage and fast-paced clinical environments.
* Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.
* Ability to work independently, manage risk and make informed clinical decisions under pressure.
* Familiarity with EMIS clinical system.
* Proficient in digital tools such as Accurx and Docman.
Desirable
* Previous experience in Same Day Access or Urgent Care Services.
* MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent experience).
* Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and ideally Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS).
* Personal Attributes
* Compassionate, patient-centred approach.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Effective problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Committed to continuous improvement and personal development.
* Working Conditions
* The role may involve working evenings, weekends, and public holidays on a sessional basis.
* The position may require prolonged standing and some physical activity, including bending and lifting. Manual dexterity is essential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Sunday
Work Location: In person, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Outpatients 1
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Schedule:
* Monday to Sunday
Work Location: In person, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Outpatients 1
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* - Registered Nurse (NMC) with valid PIN.
* - Significant post-registration experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
* - Competent in nurse-led management of minor illness, minor injury, and acute presentations.
* - Experience in nurse-led triage and fast-paced clinical environments.
* - Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.
* - Ability to work independently, manage risk and make informed clinical decisions under pressure.
* - Familiarity with EMIS clinical system.
* - Proficient in digital tools such as Accurx and Docman.
Desirable
* - Previous experience in Same Day Access or Urgent Care Services.
* - MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent experience).
* - Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and ideally Immediate Life - Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS).
Person Specification
Essential
* - Registered Nurse (NMC) with valid PIN.
* - Significant post-registration experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
* - Competent in nurse-led management of minor illness, minor injury, and acute presentations.
* - Experience in nurse-led triage and fast-paced clinical environments.
* - Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.
* - Ability to work independently, manage risk and make informed clinical decisions under pressure.
* - Familiarity with EMIS clinical system.
* - Proficient in digital tools such as Accurx and Docman.
Desirable
* - Previous experience in Same Day Access or Urgent Care Services.
* - MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent experience).
* - Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and ideally Immediate Life - Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS).
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
Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance
Address
C/O Boathouse Surgery, Whitchurch Road
Pangbourne
Reading
RG8 7DP
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirewestprimarycarealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire West Primary Care Alliance
Address
C/O Boathouse Surgery, Whitchurch Road
Pangbourne
Reading
RG8 7DP
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirewestprimarycarealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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