Advanced Clinical / Nurse Practitioner - CAS

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking an Advanced Clinical / Nurse Practitioner to deliver remote clinical assessments and direct patients to appropriate services. The ideal candidate will hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, possess strong clinical reasoning skills, and have over 3 years of experience in urgent care. This role offers flexible contracting options including self-employed or bank PAYE. Candidates are required to register with NMC and pass a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration and MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
• Independent Prescriber (V300) qualification.
• Experience in urgent care, triage, or telephone-based clinical assessment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote clinical assessments via telephone and digital platforms for urgent care needs.
• Make evidence-based decisions to direct patients to appropriate services.
• Support clinical governance, contribute to service development, and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Autonomous working

Triage experience

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent

Independent Prescriber (V300)

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Job description

Advanced Clinical / Nurse Practitioner - CAS

At Practice Plus Group, we believe in delivering exceptional care thats accessible, efficient, and patient-focused. In Suffolk and North East Essex, our Clinical Assessment Service plays a vital role in supporting patients across the region providing timely, expert clinical advice and directing them to the most appropriate care pathway.

As an Advanced Nurse / Clinical Practitioner, youll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working within a telephone and digital triage environment. Youll help ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, reducing unnecessary hospital visits and improving outcomes across the system.

Practice Plus Group is one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, and were proud to support the NHS with innovative services that put patients first.

Job summary

At Practice Plus Group, we believe in delivering exceptional care thats accessible, efficient, and patient-focused. In Suffolk and North East Essex, our Clinical Assessment Service plays a vital role in supporting patients across the region providing timely, expert clinical advice and directing them to the most appropriate care pathway.

As an Advanced Nurse / Clinical Practitioner, youll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working within a telephone and digital triage environment. Youll help ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, reducing unnecessary hospital visits and improving outcomes across the system.

Practice Plus Group is one of the UKs leading independent healthcare providers, and were proud to support the NHS with innovative services that put patients first.

We can offer both Self Employed (LTD Company or Sole Trader) or Bank (PAYE) contracts for this role

Main duties of the job

• Delivering remote clinical assessments via telephone and digital platforms for patients with urgent and unscheduled care needs.
• Making safe, evidence-based decisions to direct patients to appropriate services, including self-care, primary care, urgent treatment centres, or emergency services.
• Applying advanced clinical knowledge to assess undifferentiated presentations and manage risk effectively.
• Supporting clinical governance, contributing to service development, and mentoring colleagues.
• Collaborating with GPs, paramedics, mental health professionals, and other clinicians to ensure integrated care across the region.

About us

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration and MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
• Independent Prescriber (V300) qualification.
• Experience in urgent care, triage, or telephone-based clinical assessment is highly desirable.
• Over 3 years working autonomously
• Ability to see and treat patients of all ages, including under 2 years old
• Located within an hours commute to our site in Ipswich
• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and digital literacy skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a supportive, team-based culture.
• A passion for improving patient access and outcomes through innovative care delivery.

If you would like to talk to our recruiter for further information, or for a full, comprehensive Job Description, please contact George Robinson - [e-mail].

Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Practice Plus Group, we believe in delivering exceptional care thats accessible, efficient, and patient-focused. In Suffolk and North East Essex, our Clinical Assessment Service plays a vital role in supporting patients across the region providing timely, expert clinical advice and directing them to the most appropriate care pathway.

As an Advanced Nurse / Clinical Practitioner, youll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working within a telephone and digital triage environment. Youll help ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, reducing unnecessary hospital visits and improving outcomes across the system.

Practice Plus Group is one of the UKs leading independent healthcare providers, and were proud to support the NHS with innovative services that put patients first.

We can offer both Self Employed (LTD Company or Sole Trader) or Bank (PAYE) contracts for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Address

Delta 7

Ransomes Europark

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP3 9FH

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/

£52.73 a year£40.32 - £52.73 Depending on Shift