We are proactively seeking a nurse practitioner/advanced nurse practitioner to provide high quality clinical care to our patients, seeing a variety of patients across the range of primary care. This position is offered on a part-time basis for 30 hours per week. The ideal candidate would be able to consult with patients and manage minor illness and acute disease presentations, as well as be knowledgeable about acute presentations of chronic diseases that would be commonly dealt with in the community such as asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiac conditions. They would be able to work independently but would have collaborative support from the GPs and wider team. A culture of discussion and shared learning is encouraged. Holding an independent prescribing qualification is preferred but not mandatory. They must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to liaise and communicate effectively with the clinical and administrative staff within the Practice and Partnership. An ability to demonstrate innovation and awareness of future opportunities and challenges would be desirable to help meet the current and future challenges of primary care, and to help us promote a rewarding environment for staff as well as ensuring excellent patient care. We value staff happiness and aim to proactively address work-life balance concerns in modern healthcare provision. Responsibilities will include: Diagnosing and treating patients presenting to primary care with acute medical conditions, minor illness and mental health problems, including a mix of face to face and telephone consultations. Ensuring clinical practice is safe and effective and working within boundaries of competence. Initiating and arranging appropriate investigations and referrals to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as clinically indicated. Participating in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team including clinical audit. Ensuring the clinical record is completed and maintained with accurate and contemporaneous details recorded. Participating in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate. About the Candidate All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills and experience: A relevant nursing degree. Current NMC registration with an active PIN. Fundamentals of Practice Nursing course (General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme) or equivalent experience or qualifications; Competence to undertake asthma, COPD and diabetic clinics and reviews, holding relevant certificates. Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, phlebotomy, ECG recording, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, assisting with minor surgery, dressing and wound care, and recording spirometry. Compassionate manner with an empathetic approach and demonstrable kindness in all aspects of your work. The successful candidate will value the dignity of our patients, their relatives and carers, as well as their colleagues at the practice. Knowledge, and experience of its application, in supporting long-term conditions. Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS. About Us The Colte Partnership is very much ‘At the heart of primary care’, being the largest GP Partnership in north east Essex; comprised of 8 local GP practices across Colchester and Tendring. We care for approx. 80,000 patients. Our head office is in Feering. 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). However, being a large partnership means we can offer so much more than a local branch can by itself – with specialist clinics, social prescribing and innovative support such as regular dementia cafes, armed forces support and even child first aid classes for parents. 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. Disclosure and Barring Service Check - basic Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for a basic Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any current or unspent criminal convictions .