Job summary Tiptree Medical Practice is proactively seeking an advanced nurse practitioner, on a part time basis for 20 hours per week, on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, to join our quest in re-balancing primary care, to be a rewarding environment for staff as well as achieving excellent patient care. Most importantly, we value staff happiness and proactively address work-life balance. We are a friendly, busy and innovative practice in north-east Essex. The team comprises of two friendly, supportive partners and 7 salaried GPs. We have an excellent nursing team comprising 4 advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs), 4 practice nurses, 2 HCAs, 2 clinical pharmacists and a pharmacy technician. Main duties of the job As an advanced nurse practitioner, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously, making decisions about patient care and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. Assess and treat patients with minor illnesses and injuries. Conduct health checks and provide routine vaccinations. Maintain accurate records and contribute to patient care plans. About us Tiptree Medical Centre is a friendly, busy and innovative practice in north-east Essex. The team comprises of two friendly, supportive partners and 7 salaried GPs.We are an award-winning, semi-rural practice of approximately 12,000 patients. We are in an ideal location close to Englands oldest town, Colchester, with nearby rail links direct to London and easy access to the east coast. We pride ourselves on being relaxed, with family-friendly and flexible working patterns. Partnership is very much at the heart of primary care, being the largest GP Partnership in North East Essex, comprising of 8 local GP practices across Colchester and Tendring. We pride ourselves on working to be at the forefront of primary care in our region and have many exciting ventures on the horizon. Each of our branches has its own character, and family friendly ethos, which is why our patients love coming to us, and tell us so in our regular patient surveys. We strive to look after our employees as well, with generous annual leave, flexible and family friendly working, and support during difficult times such as free counselling. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience - TBC Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 8783 Job locations Colte House Threshelfords Business Park Inworth Road, Feering Essex CO5 9SE Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Experience Essential Be able to demonstrate continued professional development. Have a diagnostic and nurse prescribing qualification. Have experience of providing multi-skilled healthcare and clinical treatment and be able to work with patients and members of the public. Experience of working on clinical systems with the ability to enter and use patient data efficiently, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. Have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Be able to liaise and communicate with clinical and administrative staff within the practice and partnership. Qualifications Essential A Masters Degree in clinical practice. Be a Registered General Nurse with experience of working within primary care. Person Specification Experience Essential Be able to demonstrate continued professional development. Have a diagnostic and nurse prescribing qualification. Have experience of providing multi-skilled healthcare and clinical treatment and be able to work with patients and members of the public. Experience of working on clinical systems with the ability to enter and use patient data efficiently, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. Have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Be able to liaise and communicate with clinical and administrative staff within the practice and partnership. Qualifications Essential A Masters Degree in clinical practice. Be a Registered General Nurse with experience of working within primary care. 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 Colte House Threshelfords Business Park Inworth Road, Feering Essex CO5 9SE Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)