Howard House Surgery

Clinical Prescribing Practitioner

The closing date is 06 November 2025

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 experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner, with independent prescriber qualifications to join our fantastic team at Howard House Surgery in Felixstowe.You must be a fully qualified ANP with a current NMC registration, or registered paramedic with HCPC and have an excellent understanding of Clinical Governance.

The vacancy is for approximately 24 hours a week working over 3 days a week; including working 1 shift a week within our extended hours until 2000. 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 previous primary care experience.

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

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.

We plan to hold interviews W/C 10th November 2025.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Prescribing Practitioner will be the first point of contact for patients with all types of health problems. They will make decisions and apply appropriate 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. They will work autonomously but within the Practices and NMC/HCPC 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.

You will need excellent computer skills and need to be able to adapt to a variety of computer systems. We currently use AskMyGP as a triage system and SystemOne Understanding of these systems are preferred but not essential. Full training will be given.

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.

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5843-25-0004

Job locations

Howard House Surgery

31 Orwell Road

Felixstowe

Suffolk

IP11 7DD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Work within professional boundaries to accurately examine and assess patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis, from a physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.

Seek advice and support from a senior clinician as appropriate to inform decision making around patient care.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs, and administer medication in accordance with PGD and Independent Prescribing.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or non-prescription medication, on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Ensure full and accurate documentation in patient notes of clinical history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment plan.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Work within professional boundaries to accurately examine and assess patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis, from a physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.

Seek advice and support from a senior clinician as appropriate to inform decision making around patient care.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs, and administer medication in accordance with PGD and Independent Prescribing.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or non-prescription medication, on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Ensure full and accurate documentation in patient notes of clinical history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment plan.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent clinical experience in related client group, i.e. acute/community setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse, or equivalent Independent prescriber, or Registered Paramedic with HCPC
  • Resuscitation - minimum of Basic Life Support (BLS)

Other

Essential

  • Driving licence and access to a vehicle
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent clinical experience in related client group, i.e. acute/community setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse, or equivalent Independent prescriber, or Registered Paramedic with HCPC
  • Resuscitation - minimum of Basic Life Support (BLS)

Other

Essential

  • Driving licence and access to a vehicle

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Howard House Surgery

Address

Howard House Surgery

31 Orwell Road

Felixstowe

Suffolk

IP11 7DD


Employer's website

https://suffolkprimarycare.uk/howard-house-surgery/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Howard House Surgery

Address

Howard House Surgery

31 Orwell Road

Felixstowe

Suffolk

IP11 7DD


Employer's website

https://suffolkprimarycare.uk/howard-house-surgery/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Emma Whiting

howardhouse.surgery@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5843-25-0004

Job locations

Howard House Surgery

31 Orwell Road

Felixstowe

Suffolk

IP11 7DD


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