Locum ANP

Locum Ready; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready in Colchester is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join a GP practice for flexible sessional work. You will assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of presentations with autonomy, supported by a multidisciplinary team in a well-organised primary care setting.

The role involves minor illness clinics, long-term condition reviews, telephone triage, prescribing, investigations, and clear clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification (Level 7/Postgraduate)
• V300 Independent Prescribing
• Recent experience in primary care, urgent care or walk-in settings
• Ability to work autonomously and safely
• Familiarity with EMIS / SystmOne / Vision
• Enhanced DBS

Responsibilities

• Running minor illness and acute assessment clinics
• Completing long-term condition reviews where required
• Telephone triage and clinical decision-making
• Independent prescribing and medication reviews
• Ordering and interpreting investigations
• Clear, accurate clinical documentation
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses and HCAs

Skills

Autonomy

Independent prescribing

Clinical decision making

Telephone triage

Education

Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification (Level 7/Postgraduate)

V300 Independent Prescribing

Enhanced DBS

Tools

EMIS / SystmOne / Vision

Job description

Locum Ready is looking for a Locum Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to work for a GP practice in Colchester. This role is ideal for an autonomous clinician seeking flexible sessional work within a well-organised primary care environment, with full support from an established multidisciplinary team.

You will independently assess, diagnose and manage a range of presentations, deliver evidence-based care, and contribute to high-quality clinical outcomes. The practice offers a structured workflow, clear expectations and a supportive clinical setup to make each session efficient and manageable.

Key Responsibilities

• Running minor illness and acute assessment clinics
• Completing long-term condition reviews where required
• Telephone triage and clinical decision-making
• Independent prescribing and medication reviews
• Ordering and interpreting investigations
• Clear, accurate clinical documentation
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses and HCAs

Requirements

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification (Level 7/Postgraduate)
• V300 Independent Prescribing
• Recent experience in primary care, urgent care or walk-in settings
• Ability to work autonomously and safely
• Familiarity with common primary care systems (EMIS / SystmOne / Vision)
• Enhanced DBS

Working Pattern

• Up to 4 days per week, flexible sessions
• Morning and afternoon clinics available
• Opportunity for long-term block bookings