Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

Thorpe-Le-Soken Surgery are a friendly and welcoming practice seeking a dedicated and compassionate advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) to join our healthcare team, and become part of a committed team in making a difference. This position is offered on a part-time basis for 22.5 hours a week, working between both our locations, Thorpe Surgery (dispensing practice) and our branch surgery in Kirby Cross.

You will be supported by a diverse, multi-skilled team of clinical and non-clinical staff, all working together to provide high-quality, person-centred, holistic nursing care to our patients. The ANP will assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate complex clinical presentations and provide leadership and expertise in clinical practice, supporting the wider multidisciplinary team.

As an experienced nurse prescriber, you will work within your professional boundaries and serve as the first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated or undiagnosed problems. You will utilize your skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and create a management plan. Collaboration with the multi-disciplinary practice team is essential to meet the needs of our patients.

Main duties of the job

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Masters degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Advanced Practice qualification accredited by the RCN
• Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber
• Meets NMC revalidation requirements
• Complies with the standards for registered Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP) working at an advanced level

About us

Thorpe Doctors Surgery in Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, provide a wide range of services to our 7,800 patients across two sites, Thorpe Surgery (dispensing practice) and our branch surgery in Kirby Cross. We have an overall CQC rating of 'Good' in May 2025.Our GPs are supported by our practice nursing and administrative teams, as well as a wide range of other healthcare professionals through the primary care network (PCN). Our clinical system is EMIS Web.

Some benefits we offer include;

• A permanent employment contract.
• Membership in the NHS pension scheme.
• Support for your personal and professional development.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Enjoy an impressive total of 30 days of annual leave (pro-rata), along with eight bank holidays (pro-rata); This generous leave policy promotes a healthy work-life balance and rewards your commitment and dedication to the healthcare profession.