Bank ACP / ANP
Sussex Primary Care
Crowborough, TN6 2ED
Salary
£29.01
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
Rotherfield and The Brook Surgeries are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (A...
The successful applicant will work as an autonomous Advanced Clinical/Nurse Practitioner within our multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care across a broad range of clinical presentations.
You will undertake telephone and face-to-face consultations, assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and acute illness, provide appropriate treatment, prescribe independently, request and interpret investigations, and refer patients to other services where appropriate.
You will be expected to work within your scope of practice while demonstrating excellent clinical judgement and recognising when advice or escalation is required.
Our practices operate a Total Clinical Triage model, and you will contribute fully to this service following an appropriate induction.
In addition to direct patient care, you will maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne, contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement activities, and work collaboratively with GPs, Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists and the wider practice team to deliver high-quality care.
This is a flexible bank role providing cover for annual leave, sickness absence and periods of increased demand, with the opportunity for more regular sessions and the potential for a permanent position.
Job DescriptionJob Title
Bank Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
Reports ToACP Clinical Lead and GP Clinical Lead
Accountable ToPractice Manager
HoursBank Contract Flexible Sessions Available
Job PurposeRotherfield and The Brook Surgeries are seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to provide autonomous, high-quality clinical care across our two-site rural practice.
The successful applicant will be an experienced primary care clinician who is confident managing undifferentiated presentations, making complex clinical decisions and working independently within their scope of practice. The role involves delivering both telephone and face-to-face consultations within our Total Clinical Triage model, supporting same-day demand as well as planned care.
This post is intended for clinicians with established experience in UK General Practice. It is not suitable for newly qualified ACPs or clinicians requiring a preceptorship or a high level of supervision.
The role provides flexible bank cover for annual leave, sickness absence and periods of increased clinical demand, with the opportunity for regular sessions and the potential for a permanent position.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities- Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated, acute and chronic conditions.
- Undertake telephone, video and face-to-face consultations as clinically appropriate.
- Independently prescribe within professional competence and current legislation.
- Request, interpret and act upon investigations.
- Develop evidence-based management plans.
- Refer appropriately to secondary care, community services and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Recognise deteriorating patients and initiate appropriate escalation.
- Deliver health promotion, disease prevention and self-management advice.
- Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.
Clinical Governance- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records using SystmOne.
- Work in accordance with NICE guidance, national policy and local clinical protocols.
- Participate in audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
- Report incidents and contribute to significant event reviews where appropriate.
- Maintain compliance with safeguarding, infection prevention, information governance and health and safety policies.
- Maintain professional registration, indemnity and continuing professional development.
Team Working- Work collaboratively with GPs, ACPs, Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists and the wider practice team.
- Participate fully in the practice's Total Clinical Triage model.
- Communicate effectively to ensure safe continuity of patient care.
- Contribute positively to a supportive, respectful and learning-focused team culture.
Professional Responsibilities- Work within the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Practise within the standards of your professional regulator and recognised Advanced Clinical Practice frameworks.
- Participate in appraisal, clinical supervision and mandatory training.
- Maintain competence through ongoing education and reflective practice.
Sussex Primary Care run a number of GP Practices across Sussex providing
excellent primary care in the heart of the community. We
are a learning organisation that listens to our team of staff, patients and
partners to guide our future. At the heart of our vision are our patients and
their needs.
Sussex Primary Cares
Values Be
patient-focussed in everything we do
Support
staff to be the best they can be
Innovate,
learn and evaluate
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to independently manage patients within own scope of practice.
- Excellent consultation and communication skills.
- Ability to safely manage undifferentiated presentations, including telephone consultations.
- Sound knowledge of current evidence-based practice and NICE guidance.
- Excellent clinical decision-making and risk management skills.
- Good IT and documentation skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local primary care pathways.
- Understanding of population health management and quality improvement methodologies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the NMC, HCPC or other relevant UK professional regulator.
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent advanced practice qualification).
- Independent Prescriber qualification.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable
- Advanced Practice Digital Badge.
- RCN Credentialing (or equivalent advanced practice recognition).
- Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience working autonomously within UK General Practice.
- Experience managing undifferentiated and acute presentations.
- Experience undertaking telephone and face-to-face consultations.
- Experience requesting, interpreting and acting upon investigations.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience using electronic clinical record systems.
Desirable
- Experience using SystmOne.
- Experience working within a Total Clinical Triage model.
- Experience managing long-term conditions.
- Experience supporting or supervising other clinicians.
- Involvement in audit, quality improvement or service development.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional, compassionate and patient-centred approach.
- Ability to work autonomously whilst recognising professional limitations.
- Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands.
- Commitment to high standards of clinical governance.
- Reliable, organised and able to prioritise workload effectively.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for service improvement and innovation.
- Interest in mentoring or developing other clinicians.
How to apply
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Source
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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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