This Advanced Clinical Practitioner post sits within Derby Road Practice, one of seven GP practices in the Suffolk Primary Care partnership, working in its urgent on-the-day care service. The work centres on assessing patients with undifferentiated presentations, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and administering medicines under PGD or independent nurse prescribing. It covers adults and children with minor illnesses, part-time at 20 to 30 hours over Wednesday to Friday, with flexibility needed for training and leave. Applicants must hold a prescriber qualification.
What the job involves
- Examine and assess patients with undifferentiated diagnoses from physiological, psychological and social perspectives, and plan their care
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions using drug and non-drug treatment within a management plan
- Prioritise health problems and act in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including starting emergency care
- Review medication for effectiveness and administer it under PGD or independent nurse prescribing
- Advise patients on prescribed and non-prescription medicines, regimens, side-effects and interactions
- Support patients to comply with and adhere to prescribed treatment
- Keep full and accurate patient notes of history, examination, diagnosis and treatment plan
- Seek advice and support from a senior clinician to inform decisions on patient care
- Deliver care in line with NICE and local guidelines and evidence-based practice
- Take part in audit, quality governance and clinical research within the practice
- Communicate with patients and carers, using alternative methods where understanding or preference requires
- Follow infection prevention practice, especially hand decontamination
What’s required
Qualifications
- Independent prescriber qualification
- Basic Life Support resuscitation training as a minimum
Registration & licences
- Registered Nurse status or equivalent
Experience
- Significant post-registration experience including history taking, assessment, diagnostics and minor injury
- Recent clinical experience in a related client group in an acute or community setting
Skills & knowledge
- Strong command of written and spoken English
- Excellent telephone manner
- Strong customer service skills
- Working calmly and professionally as part of a team
- Multi-tasking
- Good time management
Other
- Flexibility to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness
What’s offered
- NHS Pension Scheme, defined benefits, with 23.7% employer contribution
- Life insurance, family and ill-health benefits within the pension
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme with up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution
- GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments
- Minimum 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, enhanced for long service
- Enhanced maternity and paternity terms
- Eye care vouchers and a Blue Light Card for new starters
- High street discounts and salary sacrifice for technology, homewares, cycling and gym memberships
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Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ANP/Paramedic Practitioner) employer: Derby Road Practice
Derby Road Surgery in Ipswich is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being. With enhanced pay for out-of-hours work, NHS pension benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, we ensure our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.
