Job summary
Your role will include:
- Assessing, diagnosing, managing patients presenting with acute illness, minor injury, + 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
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
We are a friendly, forward-thinking, and close-knit GP surgery based on the outskirts of Ipswich, serving a thriving and engaged patient population. We pride ourselves on creating a genuinely supportive and welcoming environment where every member of the team feels valued.
We are proud to have achieved a Good CQC rating, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality, safe, and patient-centred care.
Our practice is based in a pleasant village setting, offering a calm and welcoming working environment while remaining well-connected.
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Free on-site parking available
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Convenient access to local amenities
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Excellent transport links, including easy access to the A12, making this an ideal location for those wishing to commute
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Nurse Practitioner will:
- Provide advanced clinical care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
- Deliver safe, autonomous, patient-centred care within a busy primary care setting
- Support the ongoing management of patients with long-term conditions
- Promote health and wellbeing through preventative care, education, and early intervention
- Work both independently and as part of the wider practice team
- Contribute to service development and continuous improvement within the practice
Job Responsibilities (Clinical Care)
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical care in line with national and local clinical guidelines
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Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute illness and minor injury
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Provide first-contact care, including same-day and urgent appointments
-
Undertake clinical examinations and formulate appropriate management plans
-
Deliver both face-to-face and telephone consultations
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Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with Independent Prescribing qualifications and scope of practice
-
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including blood tests, ECGs, and other investigations
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Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with practice and NHS policies
Medicines Management
- Prescribe and administer medications in accordance with professional registration and scope of practice
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Review medications and support safe prescribing practices
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Provide advice to patients on medication use, side effects, and treatment compliance
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Work in line with medicines management policies and clinical governance standards
Patient Management & Administration
- Maintain accurate, clear clinical records in line with professional and legal standards
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Request, interpret, and act upon pathology and diagnostic test results
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Refer patients to GPs, secondary care, or other healthcare professionals when appropriate
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Support safe and effective patient flow within the practice
Team Working
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team
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Support colleagues and contribute to a positive and respectful team environment
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Participate in practice meetings, clinical discussions, and training
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Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Nurse Practitioner will:
- Provide advanced clinical care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
- Deliver safe, autonomous, patient-centred care within a busy primary care setting
- Support the ongoing management of patients with long-term conditions
- Promote health and wellbeing through preventative care, education, and early intervention
- Work both independently and as part of the wider practice team
- Contribute to service development and continuous improvement within the practice
Job Responsibilities (Clinical Care)
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical care in line with national and local clinical guidelines
-
Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute illness and minor injury
-
Provide first-contact care, including same-day and urgent appointments
-
Undertake clinical examinations and formulate appropriate management plans
-
Deliver both face-to-face and telephone consultations
-
Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with Independent Prescribing qualifications and scope of practice
-
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including blood tests, ECGs, and other investigations
-
Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with practice and NHS policies
Medicines Management
- Prescribe and administer medications in accordance with professional registration and scope of practice
-
Review medications and support safe prescribing practices
-
Provide advice to patients on medication use, side effects, and treatment compliance
-
Work in line with medicines management policies and clinical governance standards
Patient Management & Administration
- Maintain accurate, clear clinical records in line with professional and legal standards
-
Request, interpret, and act upon pathology and diagnostic test results
-
Refer patients to GPs, secondary care, or other healthcare professionals when appropriate
-
Support safe and effective patient flow within the practice
Team Working
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team
-
Support colleagues and contribute to a positive and respectful team environment
-
Participate in practice meetings, clinical discussions, and training
-
Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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)
Desirable
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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)
Desirable
- 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
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).
Additional information
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).