Overview
Job Opportunity: Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)
Organisation: GP Surgery
Location: Braintree
Closing Date: 17 October 2025
Contract: Part-time / Full-time
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Summary
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work within a primary care hub, delivering expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients. The role involves a mix of clinical care, leadership, education, and service development, supporting the multidisciplinary team and improving patient outcomes.
Main Duties
* Conduct comprehensive assessments including history-taking, physical examinations, and risk factor analysis.
* Diagnose, prescribe, and implement evidence-based treatments.
* Plan and manage complete episodes of care, ensuring continuity and safe patient management.
* Support patients and families in understanding and managing conditions, including sensitive/difficult discussions.
* Refer, delegate, and collaborate with MDT colleagues.
* Contribute to clinical leadership, staff mentorship, training, research, and service development.
* Work across the 4 pillars of advanced practice:
o Expert Clinical Practice
o Professional Leadership & Consultancy
o Education & Training
o Research, Service Development & Evaluation
About the Surgery
A collaborative GP Surgery based in Braintree, serving a population of approximately 12,000 patients.
The multidisciplinary team includes: ANPs, PAs, Nursing Associates, Paramedics, FCPs, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Care Coordinators, and Social Prescribers.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Abilities
* Strong theoretical & practical skills in patient management
* Leadership & organisational skills
* Excellent written & verbal communication
* Ability to problem-solve & work independently
* Experience supervising, teaching, or mentoring staff
* Must have GP surgery experience
Essential Experience & Qualifications
* Registered with NMC / GPhC / HCPC
* MSc in Advanced Practice (or equivalent / Centre of Advancing Practice directory registered)
* Independent Prescribing qualification - Paramedics must be able to prescribe
Desirable
* Experience in audit, research, or service development
* Involvement in change management
* Ability to write reports and clinical protocols
How to Apply
Please send your CV to
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