Job summary
Old Road Medical Practice is looking to recruit an advanced nurse practitioner to join our team on a full or part-time basis. This is a flexible role, with hours to be discussed in interview.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will:
- Demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.
- Practise autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner within the designated speciality area to provide patient-centred clinical care. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the directorate.
- Support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient-focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in their area.
- Have responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
About us
Old Road Surgery is a 2-site GP surgery, supporting just under 10,000 in our community. We have a branch in Clacton-on-Sea and St Osyth Village.
Old Road supports employees with:
- NHS pension scheme
- Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and children's pension
- Ill health benefits
- 20% employer contribution
- Health service discounts
- Annual Leave: 6 weeks annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity terms
Details
- Date posted: 21 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 29611-2
- Job locations: 145-149 Old Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 3AU, United Kingdom
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
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. All applicants must demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and experience:
Essential
- 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
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations
- Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
- Flexibility
- Ability to inspire and lead a team
Desirable
- Primary care experience
- A prescriber qualification
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This advert is for Advanced Nurse Practitioner with Primary Care Careers in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Aug 2026.
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