Nurse Practitioner

The Grove Medical Centre; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive medical practice in Felixstowe is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join their collaborative team. The ideal candidate will manage acute and chronic patient conditions while providing both face-to-face and telephone consultations. Emphasis is placed on ongoing professional development and fostering a supportive work culture. The role requires a Registered Nurse with NMC registration and expertise in primary care settings. This position offers a positive environment, continuous training opportunities, and the chance to contribute to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Nurse Practitioner qualification with Independent Prescribing.
• Experience in primary care or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care via face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage various patient conditions.
• Participate in practice initiatives and audits.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Nurse Practitioner qualification

Job description

You will be working closely with our supportive team at the surgery. The Management are dynamic and forward-thinking, and this is reflected in the collaborative culture, emphasis on staff development, and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

You will be part of a professional Nursing Team who are dedicated, experienced, and highly valued within the practice. The team works cohesively to provide excellent clinical care and support to our patient population, while also promoting innovation and continuous improvement in nursing practice.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, compassionate, and a team player. In return, we offer a positive working environment, ongoing training opportunities, and a genuine focus on staff wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

The Grove Medical Centre works on an 'on the day service' which our staff and patients are happy with.

You will have a mixture of telephone contact and face-to-face appointments with patients, along with the opportunity to manage your own caseload and develop your clinical expertise across a range of conditions. This varied role will allow you to utilise your advanced assessment and diagnostic skills to provide timely, effective care, while also participating in the ongoing development of service delivery within the practice.

You will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and have access to continuous professional development to help you thrive in your role.

About us

The team at the Surgery are extremely supportive and committed to fostering growth and development. As a teaching practice, we are passionate about upskilling our current staff and creating a positive learning environment where everyone can thrive.

The surgery itself is a large, modern, purpose-built facility equipped with the latest technology and resources to support high-quality patient care. Our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement ensures that both staff and patients benefit from a welcoming, efficient, and forward-thinking healthcare setting.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our GP surgery team. You will provide advanced clinical care, managing a variety of acute and chronic conditions through both face-to-face and telephone consultations. Working independently and alongside GPs and nurses, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess, diagnose, and manage patient conditions within your scope

Prescribe medications as appropriate

Provide telephone triage and face-to-face appointments

Support practice initiatives and participate in audits and training

Person Specification

Experience

• Requirements:
• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• Nurse Practitioner qualification and Independent Prescribing (IP)
• Experience in primary care or similar setting
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills

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.