experiencedAdvanced Clinical Practitioner

Suffolk Primary Care; Felixstowe; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Suffolk seeks a Clinical Prescribing Practitioner to provide high-quality patient care, work autonomously, and make clinical decisions. The role requires clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while accessing GP support. Flexible working hours are provided to accommodate personal commitments, alongside competitive salary and numerous benefits including NHS pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Defined benefits scheme

Life insurance

Health service discounts

Minimum 33 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Salary sacrifice schemes for technology

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in an acute or community setting is required.
• Willingness to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check is necessary.
• Excellent computer skills are needed, familiarity with SystmOne and AskMyGP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial history taking and clinical assessments of patients.
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions.
• Provide urgent or emergency interventions as required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Registered Nurse or Paramedic with HCPC

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

SystmOne

AskMyGP

Job description

Overview

The vacancy is for approximately 24 hours a week, working over 3 days a week, including one shift within extended hours until 20:00. Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.

Howard House Surgery supports over 8,500 patients from diverse backgrounds. The team focuses on customer service and staff development to deliver excellent standards of patient care. Candidates with prior primary care experience are encouraged to apply.

We use SystmOne and AskMyGP to facilitate effective and efficient ways of working.

The Clinical Prescribing Practitioner will be the first point of contact for patients with all types of health problems. They will make decisions and apply appropriate interventions, in the patient’s home or at the surgery. Responsibilities include initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. The post-holder will work autonomously within Practice, NMC and HCPC policies, protocols and guidelines, demonstrating safe clinical decision-making, high levels of critical thinking and holistic practice. The role requires independent action while maintaining continual access to a GP for advice and support as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.


• Work autonomously within Practice and HCPC guidelines.


• Act independently with continual access to a GP for advice and support.


• Accurately examine and assess patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis from a physiological, psychological and social perspective.


• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating drug and non‑drug treatment methods into a management plan.


• Seek advice and support from a senior clinician as appropriate to inform decision‑making around patient care.


• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately in urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.


• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness and administer medication in accordance with PGD and Independent Prescribing.


• Provide information and advice on prescribed or non‑prescription medication, including side‑effects and interactions.


• Support patients in compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.


• Ensure full and accurate documentation in patient notes of clinical history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment plan.


• Maintain a strong command of written and spoken English with an excellent telephone manner.


• Demonstrate good time‑management skills and the ability to follow protocols or instructions with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in an acute or community setting (Registered Nurse, Independent Prescriber, or Registered Paramedic with HCPC).


• Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent resuscitation qualification.


• Valid driving licence and reliable vehicle access.


• Excellent computer skills and ability to adapt to various systems; familiarity with AskMyGP and SystmOne is preferred but not essential.


• Willingness to undergo Disclosure and Barring Service Check.


• Full training will be provided.

Benefits

• Defined benefits scheme.


• Life insurance.


• Family benefits, including adult dependents & children’s pensions.


• Ill health benefits.


• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.


• Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover.


• Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions).


• Flexible working arrangements – GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments.


• Competitive salary and the opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.


• Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters.


• Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full‑time employees, with enhancements for long service.


• Enhanced maternity & paternity terms.


• Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling and gym memberships.


• Support for staff professional growth and well‑being.

Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward‑thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high‑quality healthcare.

At SPC, we invest in our staff’s professional growth and well‑being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.