Acute Practitioner

NHS; Great Torrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Great Torrington seeks an experienced part-time Acute Practitioner to manage patients requiring urgent care. Responsibilities include assessing and prescribing for same-day concerns while ensuring appropriate follow-up with the support of GPs. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in urgent care, strong communication skills, and NMC registration. This permanent role offers a salary between £20,000 and £22,000 annually, along with a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• NMC registration or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3-5 years Post Qualification Experience.
• Proven experience in urgent care/same day care & treatment.
• Non-medical Prescriber certification.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and managing patients presenting with urgent, same-day concerns.
• Providing care such as arranging investigations and making referrals.
• Prescribing medication as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Team management

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Castle Gardens Surgery is seeking an experienced, part time Acute Practitioner on a permanent basis to assess and manage patients requiring urgent, same-day care. This position is well-suited to an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse seeking leadership and career progression, or a Paramedic.

The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring appropriate follow-up, as well as managing any results and referrals generated during consultations with the support of the GPs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivering safe and effective care to the practice population. This includes assessing and managing patients presenting with urgent, same-day concerns, providing care such as arranging investigations, making referrals, and prescribing medication as appropriate. They will also manage the administration generated from their clinical work, including reviewing results such as swabs, with support from the GP team.

About us

We are a close-knit, dynamic group of professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent healthcare service to our patients. Our workplace culture is open, supportive and friendly. We maintain a healthy balance between professionalism and fun, recognising that a positive, inclusive atmosphere helps us perform at our best.

Details

Date posted: 07 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £20,000 to £22,000 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A4725-25-0001

Job locations

Castle Hill Gardens

Torrington

Devon

EX38 8EU

Responsibilities

Assessing and managing patients presenting with urgent, same-day concerns, providing care such as arranging investigations, making referrals, and prescribing medication as appropriate.

Person Specification

• NMC registration or equivalent
• Minimum of Degree level education or equivalent
• A minimum of 3-5 years Post Qualification Experience
• Proven experience in urgent care/same day care & treatment
• Proven experience in patient care and team management within a clinical setting.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• Non-medical Prescriber

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Castle Gardens Surgery

Castle Hill Gardens

Torrington

Devon

EX38 8EU

Employer's website

https://castlegardenssurgery.co.uk/