Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- minehead, england, United Kingdom
- Temporary·On-site
- £65 - £101 Per Hour
Job Description
Job Title: Locum Advanced Practitioner (ANP/ACP)
Location: Minehead, Somerset
System: EMIS
Working Pattern: Flexible Days
Shift Times: 08:00 – 18:30
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Locum Advanced Practitioner (ANP/ACP) to join a well-established GP surgery in Minehead. This is a flexible locum opportunity offering full-day shifts (08:00–18:30) with days to suit your availability.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred care, managing a range of acute and chronic presentations within a primary care setting, using the EMIS clinical system.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
Provide same-day/urgent care appointments for minor illness and injuries
Prescribe safely and effectively (if qualified as an Independent Prescriber)
Manage and support patients with long-term conditions
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including blood tests and imaging where appropriate
Provide health promotion and patient education
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using EMIS
Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Essential
Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with relevant professional registration (NMC/HCPC)
Qualification as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)
Experience working in primary care / GP surgery settings
Competent in autonomous clinical practice and decision-making
Experience using EMIS clinical system
Excellent communication and consultation skills
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectivell
Desirable
Independent Prescriber qualification
Experience in minor illness and/or urgent care settings
Up-to-date mandatory training and CPD portfolio
What’s on Offer
Flexible working days to suit your availability
Consistent full-day shifts (08:00–18:30)
Competitive locum rates
Supportive and experienced clinical team
Opportunity to work within a well-organised GP practice