Urgent Care Advanced Practitioner (20h Thu–Fri)

Suffolk GP Federation; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefits scheme

Life insurance

Family benefits (including dependents'

Job summary

Suffolk Primary Care is seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Paramedic Practitioner to join the Derby Road team in Ipswich for 20 hours per week (Thursday and Friday, 8:00–18:30). The role focuses on urgent on-the-day care for adults and children with minor illnesses, demanding calm, team-oriented working and strong communication.

Experience in GP surgery is preferred; prescribing qualification desirable.

Qualifications

• GP surgery experience preferred
• Prescribing qualification desirable
• Flexibility to cover training/holidays and 20 hours per week (Thu/Fri 8:00–18:30)

Responsibilities

• Examine and assess patients with undifferentiated diagnoses from physiological, psychological and social perspectives
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions with drug and non-drug treatments
• Seek senior clinician advice to inform decision making
• Prioritise health problems and intervene in urgent or emergency situations
• Review medications and administer as per PGD/ Independent Nurse Prescribing
• Advise on prescribed or non-prescription medications and interactions
• Support patient adherence to prescribed treatments
• Maintain full and accurate documentation in patient notes

Skills

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Paramedic Practitioner

Job description

Suffolk Primary Care is seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Paramedic Practitioner to join the Derby Road team in Ipswich for 20 hours per week (Thursday and Friday, 8:00–18:30). The role focuses on urgent on-the-day care for adults and children with minor illnesses, demanding calm, team-oriented working and strong communication.

Experience in GP surgery is preferred; prescribing qualification desirable.