Job summary Works within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, undertaking caseload management, and making professionally autonomous decision for which he / she is solely accountable. The ANP demonstrates highly developed levels of critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning ability. He /she utilises expert clinical skills, which are not normally undertaken by nurses. These skills are developed by performing comprehensive health assessment, and initiating care and treatment modalities through agreed protocols. Participates in the Senior House Officer duty rota. Provides specialist, interdisciplinary education and training for other staff and students Main duties of the job The post holder will be a 1st level registered practitioner. They will have excellent communication skills, and be able to liaise with patients and their families in planning their healthcare needs. They will be expected to provide evidence of their ongoing continuing professional development. About us Diversity makes us interesting Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview. If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342. Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year Dependant on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number TEMP_500 Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading RG15AN Job description Job responsibilities ANNP post: Manages a patient caseload. Conducts physical examinations. Analyses, interprets history, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate differential diagnoses. Prioritises health problems and intervenes appropriately, including the initiation of effective emergency care. Employs appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic regimes with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence and efficacy. Formulates an action plan based on scientific rationale, evidence based standards and clinical practice guidelines and protocols. Demonstrates advanced critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making process. Orders, may perform and interprets common screening and diagnostic tests. Evaluates results of interventions, using accepted outcome criteria, revises the plan of care accordingly, and consults / refers to medical staff when needed. Provides guidance and counselling to parents/ guardians/ carers regarding the management of health/ illness conditions. Supports the parents/ guardians/ carers control over decision making, assessing and developing jointly determined and mutually acceptable plan of care. Demonstrates excellent personal communication. Is able to communicate complex, sensitive information to families and carers effectively. Job description Job responsibilities ANNP post: Manages a patient caseload. Conducts physical examinations. Analyses, interprets history, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate differential diagnoses. Prioritises health problems and intervenes appropriately, including the initiation of effective emergency care. Employs appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic regimes with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence and efficacy. Formulates an action plan based on scientific rationale, evidence based standards and clinical practice guidelines and protocols. Demonstrates advanced critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making process. Orders, may perform and interprets common screening and diagnostic tests. Evaluates results of interventions, using accepted outcome criteria, revises the plan of care accordingly, and consults / refers to medical staff when needed. Provides guidance and counselling to parents/ guardians/ carers regarding the management of health/ illness conditions. Supports the parents/ guardians/ carers control over decision making, assessing and developing jointly determined and mutually acceptable plan of care. Demonstrates excellent personal communication. Is able to communicate complex, sensitive information to families and carers effectively. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12), Registered Midwife, RSCN (Pt 8) First Level Healthcare related degree (HEI 6) or equivalent Qualified in speciality Desirable Mentoring, Facilitating Workplace Learning or Clinical Supervision Qualification Leadership course / qualification Advanced History Taking and Clinical Assessment module Experience Essential Recent experience of management ability and leadership Experience of clinical governance practices, audit, service evaluation or quality improvement in clinical practice Desirable Experience of change management Recent experience in role of ANNP in Neonatal Intensive care Unit Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12), Registered Midwife, RSCN (Pt 8) First Level Healthcare related degree (HEI 6) or equivalent Qualified in speciality Desirable Mentoring, Facilitating Workplace Learning or Clinical Supervision Qualification Leadership course / qualification Advanced History Taking and Clinical Assessment module Experience Essential Recent experience of management ability and leadership Experience of clinical governance practices, audit, service evaluation or quality improvement in clinical practice Desirable Experience of change management Recent experience in role of ANNP in Neonatal Intensive care Unit 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading RG15AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)