Primary Care Careers
Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The closing date is 30 November 2026

Job summary
Due to retirement of our much loved ANP, we are looking to recruit an experienced salaried advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) or advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) to deliver outstanding patient care. This is a full time role, hours and days negotiable for a suitable candidate. We may consider two part time applicants to share the role.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering a high standard of patient care, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base
• Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients conditions, initiating direct referrals as appropriate
• As an independent prescriber: to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative frame work
• As a vital part of our multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to support and care for a diverse patient group

About us
Southend Medical Centre is a 7300 patient practice with a friendly and supportive team that strives to provide an outstanding service to its patients. We are proud to be a multi-cultural surgery, we have been accredited with several awards including our Pride in Practice LGBTQIA+ Gold award, our Veterans Friendly Practice award, our Dementia Awareness Practice award, our Trauma Informed surgery accreditation and were finalist in the Impact Awards Practice of the Year.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 29963-4
Job locations: 50-52 London Road, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 1NX, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• You will need to be a registered general practice nurse, with current NMC registration
• You will hold a recognised ANP or ACP qualification at Master's level
• You will work as an independent nurse prescriber

Desirable

• You will be able to work with a high degree of autonomy and be confident in leading in a variety of settings
• You will be forward thinking and strive to develop innovative ideas and new ways of working, that address the health needs of the practice, whilst motivating and encouraging others to do the same
• As an excellent communicator and collaborator, you will embrace opportunities to work and liaise across multi-professional and agency boundaries in the interests of improving patient outcomes
• In addition to your highly developed clinical skills, your approach in the role will be consistently compassionate and respectful placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues

Experience
Desirable
It is desirable that you have experience in primary care and have worked in a GP practice, ideally in the Southend area.

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: 50-52 London Road, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 1NX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, Southend Medical Centre, enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk, 01206918760

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