ACP (Paramedic Practitioner)

Menlo Park; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking GP surgery in Hailsham is seeking two experienced Advanced Clinicians (ACP/ANP/Paramedic Practitioners) to join their close-knit team. This role focuses on acute and urgent care, with a supportive environment that emphasizes clinician wellbeing. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £57,000 FTE (DOE), NHS Pension, 5 weeks annual leave, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have GP-style presentation skills and a collaborative spirit.

Benefits

Competitive salary

NHS Pension

5 weeks annual leave

Funded training and CPD

Career progression

Support for specialist interests

Friendly culture focused on wellbeing

Qualifications

• Autonomous clinician with experience in acute presentations.
• Strong team player who enjoys multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Preferred: Independent Prescriber or working towards this qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide 8 clinical sessions per week focusing on acute and urgent appointments.
• Conduct home visits with wider Paramedic team.
• Mentor medical students and new staff.

Skills

Acute presentations

Teamwork

Independent Prescribing

GP-style presentation skills

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for two experienced Advanced Clinicians (ACP / ANP / Paramedic Practitioner) to join a friendly, close-knit, and forward-thinking GP surgery in Hailsham, East Sussex. The practice is recruiting due to increasing patient demand and capacity growth, alongside the planned retirement of a long-standing clinician.

You’ll be joining a genuinely supportive, family‑feel team with a strong multi‑disciplinary setup and a clear focus on clinician wellbeing. The practice serves a mixed demographic, from young families through to older and frail patients, and has a strong interest in developing specialist clinician interests such as frailty, care homes, and long‑term conditions.

This is a training practice with a progressive vision for continued service development. The role would suit an autonomous clinician who enjoys acute presentations, values teamwork, and wants to help shape future models of care.

Salary - £50,000 - £57,000 FTE (DOE) + NHS Pension + 5 weeks AL (pro rata) + Study Leave

Location - Hailsham, East Sussex (BN27)

The Surgery

• ~6,700 patients with mixed deprived and affluent population
• Small, fit‑for‑purpose premises with on‑site parking
• CQC rated GOOD across the board
• EMIS clinical system
• Strong MDT including GPs, Paramedic Practitioner, Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacy & PCN support
• Training practice with medical students and mentoring culture
• Excellent staff retention and supportive leadership team
• Clear plans for future expansion into a council‑owned wellness hub

Your Role

• 8 clinical sessions per week (flexible days)
• Focus on acute & urgent appointments, long‑term conditions, and frailty
• Care home reviews desirable
• 15‑minute appointments (telephone & face‑to‑face)
• Dedicated admin time built into the day
• Home visits shared with the wider Paramedic team
• Own consulting room (AM & PM)
• Supported induction with shadowing and gradual clinic build‑up
• Independent Prescriber preferred (or working towards)
• Open to candidates from outside primary care with strong GP‑style presentation skills

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 FTE for experienced candidates
• NHS Pension
• 5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 6 weeks after 5 years)
• Funded training and CPD
• Career progression and support for specialist interests
• Manageable workload and strong MDT support
• Friendly, welcoming culture with a genuine focus on wellbeing
• Opportunity to help shape future services and a new wellness‑hub model

Next Steps

Interviews are planned for early January, with a view to appointing ahead of a February start (notice period dependant).

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