Nurse Practitioner in Ipswich

A fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, forward-thinking environment where high-quality patient care is at the heart of what we do. We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to contribute to our commitment to delivering outstanding primary health care to our patient population. As a Nurse Practitioner at Martlesham Heath Surgery, you will provide autonomous, patient-centred care within a busy and supportive primary care environment. The role involves managing a varied clinical workload, making safe and effective clinical decisions, and working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver responsive care to our patient population. This is an opportunity for a confident clinician who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and wants to play an active role in shaping and improving services within a forward-thinking general practice.

Job responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, managing patients presenting with acute illness, minor injury, and long-term conditions
• Providing first-contact care, including same-day and urgent appointments
• Prescribing medication and reviewing treatment plans in line with clinical guidelines and your scope of practice
• Undertaking clinical examinations and making appropriate referrals to secondary care or other services when required
• Managing patients with chronic disease, including supporting reviews and ongoing care planning
• Providing health promotion, screening, and preventative care advice to patients
• Supporting the safe management of patients through triage, both by telephone and face-to-face consultations
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, including blood tests, ECGs, and other investigations relevant to primary care
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical records
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Contributing to clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives within the practice
• Supporting junior staff, students, or new team members where appropriate
• Recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with NHS and local policies

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current and valid NMC registration (Adult Nurse or equivalent field of practice)
• Evidence of post-registration clinical education relevant to primary care or advanced clinical practice
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (Independent Prescriber status) and recorded on the NMC register
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with NMC requirements
• Clinical qualification or training in relevant primary care skills (e.g. assessment, minor illness, long-term conditions management)
• Minor Illness / Minor Injuries qualification or equivalent primary care training
• Training in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular disease)
• Qualification or formal training in cervical cytology (smear taking)
• Qualification or training in spirometry interpretation and delivery
• Evidence of training in clinical leadership, mentorship, or supervision of learners
• Additional relevant postgraduate modules in primary care, urgent care, or advanced assessment skills

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.