Nurse Practitioner GP Surgery

Locums First; Lifton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Locums First is recruiting Locum Nurse Practitioners for Lifton. This opportunity offers flexible sessional work across primary care services, ideal for NPs seeking autonomy with stable local opportunities in various clinical settings.

You will support local providers with NP-led clinics, assess minor illnesses, triage, and carry out general clinical duties, with prescribing possible where qualified. DBS checks and professional registrations apply.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Practitioner with current NMC registration.
• Independent Prescribing qualification desirable.
• Experience in GP, urgent care, walk-in or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Running independent NP clinics across primary care services.
• Managing minor illness presentations and routine patient assessments.
• Providing telephone or face-to-face triage.
• Prescribing within scope (if qualified).
• Handling clinical actions such as results and medication reviews.
• Recording accurate and compliant clinical notes.
• Supporting wider clinical teams where required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Adaptability

Multi-site experience

Education

Nurse Practitioner Registration (NMC)

Independent Prescribing qualification

Job description

Locums First is looking for Locum Nurse Practitioners in Lifton. This opportunity offers flexible sessional work across a variety of primary care services, making it ideal for NPs who want to balance autonomy with consistent local opportunities across different clinical environments.

You will support local providers by delivering NP-led clinics, handling minor illness presentations, supporting triage workflows and carrying out general clinical duties. Each service provides structured procedures and clear expectations, ensuring smooth integration and safe clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Running independent NP clinics across primary care services
• Managing minor illness presentations and routine patient assessments
• Providing telephone or face-to-face triage
• Prescribing within scope (if qualified)
• Handling clinical actions such as results and medication reviews
• Recording accurate and compliant clinical notes
• Supporting wider clinical teams where required

Requirements

• Registered Nurse Practitioner with relevant clinical background
• Independent Prescribing qualification desirable
• Experience in GP, urgent care, walk-in or community settings
• Strong assessment and decision-making skills
• Adaptability when working across different clinical environments
• Enhanced DBS

Working Pattern

• Fully flexible sessions
• Weekday, evening or weekend availability
• Options for regular ongoing work or ad-hoc bookings

Locums First supports all primary care professionals–including GPs, ANPs, ACPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs and Pharmacists–by offering flexible locum work across local GP practices and community services.

We help clinicians find sessions that fit their availability, from short-notice cover to ongoing weekly schedules, with a strong focus on matching you to local practices in your area.

Find out more at www.locumsfirst.co.uk.