Nurse Practitioner Or Clinical Prescriber

Howard House Surgery; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Eye care vouchers

Health service discounts

33 days annual leave

Maternity/paternity terms

Staff discounts

Job summary

Howard House Surgery in Felixstowe is seeking an enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner to join its friendly team. The role is 4 days per week, with extended hours on Monday or Tuesday until 20:00, negotiable for the right candidate.

You will work with GP colleagues, nurses and healthcare assistants to deliver high‑quality patient care and use SystmOne and AskMyGP to streamline workflows. The post offers NHS pension, flexible benefits and opportunities for professional development in a supportive

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK registration.
• Independent prescriber.
• Experience in primary care or GP practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage own list of patients, assess and treat, and record medical notes.
• Use AskMyGP and SystmOne to review requests and triage as appropriate.
• Prescribing qualifications essential.
• Work as part of a team with GPs, nurses and healthcare assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Independent prescriber

Tools

SystmOne

AskMyGP

Job description

Job summary

We are part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of GP practices delivering patient care across Suffolk. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experiences Nurse Practitioner, with excellent interpersonal skills, to join our fantastic team at Howard House Surgery in Felixstowe.

The vacancy is for 4 days a week, including working extended hours on Monday or Tuesdays until 2000; this may be negotiable for the right candidate. Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.

Howard House Surgery supports in excess of 8500 patients from a diverse range of backgrounds. We have an established team with a strong focus on customer service and on developing staff in order to deliver excellent standards of patient care. We would love to hear from candidates with healthcare experience. IT and Office experience is essential. We are keen to hear from those that can show flexibility and a range of transferable skills.

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

You should be able to work calmly and professionally as part of a team, with the ability to multi-task. A strong command of written and spoken English with an excellent telephone manner is a must. Good time management skills and the ability to follow protocols and/or instruction and attention to detail is essential.

We offer a competitive salary along with other employee benefits, and the opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be to work independently managing your own list of patients to contact, assess and manage clinical consultations and accurate recording of medical records. You will use AskMyGP and SystmOne to review requests and either telephone or see Face to Face as appropriate. Prescribing qualifications is essential.

Working as part of a team, alongside other GP's, Nurse practitioners, nurses and healthcare assistants, as well as non-clinical colleagues.

About us

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.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits of Working with SPC

NHS Pension Scheme:

• Defined benefits scheme
• Life insurance
• Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions
• Ill health benefits
• 23.7% employer contribution

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check
• 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

Additional Benefits

• Eye care vouchers
• 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
• High street discounts via our online portal
• Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships

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

Job responsibilities

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be the first point of contact for patients with all types of health problems. You will make decisions and apply appropriate nursing interventions to the presenting patient in their own home or in the surgery. This will include initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will work autonomously but within the Practices and NMC policies, protocols and guidelines, demonstrating safe clinical decision-making, high levels of critical thinking and holistic practice. The post-holder will be expected to act independently but will have access at all times to a GP for advice and support as necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, or equivalent
• Independent prescriber

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience, to include

• History taking
• Assessment
• Diagnostics
• Minor injury

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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Howard House Surgery
Address: 31 Orwell Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DD, United Kingdom

For questions about the job, contact:
Manager Emma Whiting, [e-mail]