Primary Care Careers

Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Advanced Nurse Practitioner

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Job summary

East Lynne Medical Centre is looking to recruit an advanced clinical practitioner, advanced nurse practitioner or paramedic to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to help us transform and modernise pathways of care, supporting the safe and effective sharing of skills across traditional professional boundaries.

The role is part time, covering three full days per week: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, with the opportunity for overtime as required.

The successful candidate may come from a range of professional backgrounds. As an experienced healthcare professional, they will have developed the skills, knowledge and confidence to work within an expanded role and scope of practice, providing high-quality care for patients. The successful candidate will also be expected to prescribe within their agreed scope of practice, where appropriately qualified.

 

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced healthcare worker, looking to expand your contribution to healthcare and personal job satisfaction? If so, this could be the opportunity for you. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility in attitude and behaviour. They will be keen to undertake new ways of working and delivering healthcare, committing to under-taking the professional development required to adapt to changing circumstances.

 

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

  • Professional registration with relevant professional body: NMC, HCPC or GPhC
  • Post-graduate qualification in specific speciality, or equivalent experience
  • Post-registration experience at a senior level (Band 7 or above) in specialty area
  • Evidence of on-going CPD
  • Clinical assessment skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations
  • Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
  • Flexibility
  • Independent prescribing qualification
 

About us

East Lynne Medical Centre is a welcoming, patient-focused practice with a proudly diverse and highly skilled team. We are committed to providing safe, effective and compassionate care to our local community, while creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where every member of the team is valued.

Our strength lies in the breadth of experience, knowledge and perspectives across our team. Clinical and non-clinical colleagues work closely together, combining their varied skills to deliver high-quality care in an efficient, coordinated and safe way. We recognise that excellent patient care depends on every role within the practice, from first contact and administration through to clinical assessment, treatment, follow-up and ongoing support.

We have a strong ethos of teamwork, respect and continuous improvement. Colleagues are encouraged to share ideas, learn from one another and contribute to the development of the practice. We value clear communication, mutual support and a positive working culture, ensuring that staff feel confident, included and able to do their best work.

 

Details

Date posted

30 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - negotiable DOE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29578

Job locations

3-5 Wellesley Road

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 3PP


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of on-going CPD
  • Clinical assessment skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations
  • Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
  • Flexibility

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional registration with relevant professional body
  • Post-graduate qualification in specific speciality, or equivalent experience
  • Post-registration experience at a senior level (Band 7 or above) in specialty area
  • Independent prescribing qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of on-going CPD
  • Clinical assessment skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations
  • Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
  • Flexibility

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional registration with relevant professional body
  • Post-graduate qualification in specific speciality, or equivalent experience
  • Post-registration experience at a senior level (Band 7 or above) in specialty area
  • Independent prescribing qualification

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

3-5 Wellesley Road

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 3PP


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

3-5 Wellesley Road

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 3PP


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

East Lynne Medical Centre

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

30 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - negotiable DOE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29578

Job locations

3-5 Wellesley Road

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 3PP


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