Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Knowsley

Central and South Primary Care Network is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our expanding multidisciplinary team. This is an ARRS-funded role working at Nutgrove Villa Surgery, offering the opportunity to deliver high-quality, autonomous clinical care within supportive and well-established general practice environments.

We are looking for a practitioner with a broad scope of practice and an appropriate personal formulary, confident in managing undifferentiated presentations and working independently as an autonomous clinician. The successful candidate will be employed by Roby Medical Centre on behalf of Central and South PCN.

Main duties of the job

You will work autonomously to assess, diagnose, and manage a range of patients, including those with complex or long-term conditions. You will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, evidence-based practice, and a patient-centred approach in all aspects of care. You will contribute to the PCN's wider clinical network, supporting safe, effective, and sustainable primary care delivery. The role is for an experienced ANP who meets the ARRS eligibility criteria and is ready to work independently within a supportive, structured environment.

What We Offer

• A named GP Clinical Supervisor providing ongoing mentorship, education sessions, and structured professional development.
• Protected appraisal and CPD time, supporting your continuous learning and reflection.
• Opportunities for peer support, clinical discussion, and quality improvement.
• A strong multidisciplinary team culture across the PCN, with access to shared learning and leadership support.
• Competitive salary in line with ARRS maximum reimbursement rate (WTE).
• Supportive and forward-thinking working environment.
• Ongoing access to supervision, reflection, and development.
• Opportunity to shape the future of primary care within a high-performing PCN.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Expertise: Independently assess, diagnose, plan, and implement care for patients across the lifespan, including those with chronic disease management needs. Provide evidence-based clinical interventions and prescribe medication as appropriate under independent prescribing rights and in line with current guidance Pan Mersey, and NICE guidance. Manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, ensuring care aligns with NHS England (NHSE), Care Quality Commission (CQC), and Royal College of Nursing (RCN) standards.
• Autonomous Practice: Work as an autonomous practitioner, taking accountability for clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Undertake clinical risk assessment, ensuring care delivery adheres to national guidance, including NICE and NHSE protocols.
• Chronic Disease Management: Deliver high-quality care for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension. Promote patient self-management and provide education to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Quality and Governance: Ensure all practice aligns with CQC standards and contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and governance processes within the practice. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records in line with CQC and professional standards.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Take ownership and responsibility for your professional development, remaining up to date with relevant guidelines, including RCN and NHSE updates. Participate in annual appraisals with a named appraiser and maintain a professional portfolio to evidence CPD and reflective practice.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Support the development of the multidisciplinary team, sharing expertise and providing mentorship where required. Contribute to the practice's goals of increasing capacity and accessibility to care through the ARRS scheme.

Person Specification

• Experience: Experience in chronic disease management and managing undifferentiated presentations. Ability to work autonomously and manage complex caseloads. Up-to-date knowledge of NICE, NHSE, and RCN guidance. Familiarity with Accurx, and Patches. Experience supporting or mentoring junior staff.
• Qualifications: Masters qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent). Current NMC (or HCPC) registration.

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.

£55,000 a year in line with the maximum ARRS reimbursement rate (WTE).