Advanced Care Practitioner/Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care The Role Primary care is where advanced clinical skills make the greatest difference.

It's where clinical expertise, autonomy and decision-making come together to deliver safe, effective care for people who may otherwise struggle to access healthcare services.

At IC24, we're looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner who wants to use their skills in a role that combines clinical leadership, autonomous practice and the opportunity to improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable patients in our community.

Based within our Hastings Primary Care Hub, you'll lead on delivering high-quality care to unregistered patients, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, treat and navigate patients to the most appropriate care pathway.

The role also involves working closely with local partners, including the Seaview Project, supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, those living in temporary accommodation and patients with complex health and social care needs.

This includes people affected by mental ill health, substance misuse, learning disabilities and other barriers to accessing healthcare.

At IC24, primary care is not delivered in isolation it's connected.

You'll work within an integrated system designed to improve access, reduce health inequalities and ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Supporting vulnerable populations You'll work with unregistered patients and those facing significant health inequalities, helping improve access to healthcare and supporting patients with complex physical, psychological and social needs.?

Navigating patients to the right care You'll determine the most appropriate care pathway for each patient, whether that's treatment and discharge, onward referral or navigation into alternative healthcare services.?

Driving quality and clinical governance You'll work within IC24's clinical governance framework, contributing to audits, quality improvement initiatives, service development and the continuous enhancement of patient care.?

Developing services and supporting innovation You'll contribute to the ongoing development of the Hastings Primary Care Hub, helping shape services, share best practice and improve outcomes for patients and local communities.

Is a First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Holds an Independent Prescriber qualification Has completed a Physical Assessment of Adults module and a recognised Minor Illness qualification Has at least two years' experience working within General Practice or Urgent Care Demonstrates excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills Is confident working autonomously and managing clinical risk Has experience of service improvement, audit and clinical governance Communicates effectively with patients, colleagues and partner organisations Is committed to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice Thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working collaboratively across services Most importantly, you want to make a difference to patients who often need healthcare support the most.

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services.

IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services.

IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP-led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.

Location Hastings Medical Centre, Station Plaza Health Centre What's in it for you?Annual salary of £54,140.87Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay)Inclusive wellbeing benefits Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7 independent counselling and occupational health services Professional development and learning opportunities Free membership to our reward and discount platform Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS with barred list disclosure and three years of references.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under-represented groups.