Locum Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) - GP Practice, Witham, Essex - 50 p/h Outside IR35

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Locum Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join a GP practice team based in Witham, Essex.

3 days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

50 per hour, Outside IR35

Shifts 08:30-18:00

Initial 3-month contract

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality primary care services to patients of all ages. This locum position involves working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with acute and chronic health conditions.


• Utilize advanced clinical skills and diagnostic reasoning to formulate accurate diagnoses and develop appropriate management plans.

Treatment and Prescribing:

• Independently manage and treat a wide range of common illnesses and minor injuries, prescribing medications and initiating referrals as necessary.


• Provide evidence-based interventions and therapies, including vaccinations, wound care, and minor surgical procedures.

Chronic Disease Management:

• Take a proactive approach to managing chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, through regular monitoring, education, and lifestyle interventions.


• Collaborate with patients to develop personalized care plans that optimize health outcomes and improve quality of life.

Health Promotion and Prevention:

• Promote health and well-being through patient education, counseling, and preventive care interventions.


• Offer advice on healthy lifestyle choices, disease prevention strategies, and screening programs.

Emergency Care and Triage:

• Assess and manage patients presenting with urgent or emergency health concerns, providing timely interventions and referrals to appropriate services.


• Prioritize and triage patients based on clinical urgency and severity of symptoms.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, allied health professionals, and support staff to coordinate patient care and ensure seamless service delivery.


• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions, and clinical audits.

Clinical Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records, documenting assessments, treatments, and outcomes in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.


• Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality policies.

Continuous Professional Development:

• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to enhance clinical knowledge, skills, and competency.


• Stay abreast of current research, guidelines, and best practices in primary care and advanced nursing practice.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Registered Nurse qualification with current registration with the relevant nursing regulatory body.


• Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification (Master's degree or equivalent).


• Independent Prescribing qualification.


• Significant experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in a primary care or GP practice setting.


• Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.


• Commitment to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care.


• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.