Primary Care Careers

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The closing date is 06 November 2025

Job summary

Howard House Surgery in Felixstowe are seeking to recruit an experienced advanced clinical practitioner, with independent prescriber qualifications to join our fantastic team. We are part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of GP practices delivering patient care across Suffolk.

The vacancy is for approximately 24 hours a week working over 3 days, including working 1 shift a week within our extended hours team until 8pm. Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.

The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility in attitude and behaviour. They will be keen to undertake new ways of working and delivering healthcare, committing to under-taking the professional development required to adapt to changing circumstances.

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. 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 plan to hold interviews w/c 10th November 2025.

Main duties of the job

  • Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions.
  • 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/ 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.

About us

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.

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 and children's pensions
  • Ill health benefits
  • 23.7% employer contribution
  • Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Flexible working arrangements

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 and paternity terms
  • High street discounts via our online portal
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships

Details

Date posted

26 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

29112

Job locations

31 Orwell Road

Felixstowe

Suffolk

IP11 7DD


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional registration with relevant professional body
  • Post-graduate qualification in specific speciality, or equivalent experience
  • Post-registration experience at a senior level (Band 7 or above) in specialty area
  • Evidence of on-going CPD
  • Advanced clinical assessment skills

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of on-going CPD
  • Advanced clinical assessment skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations
  • Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
  • Flexibility
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional registration with relevant professional body
  • Post-graduate qualification in specific speciality, or equivalent experience
  • Post-registration experience at a senior level (Band 7 or above) in specialty area
  • Evidence of on-going CPD
  • Advanced clinical assessment skills

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of on-going CPD
  • Advanced clinical assessment skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations
  • Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
  • Flexibility

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

31 Orwell Road

Felixstowe

Suffolk

IP11 7DD


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

31 Orwell Road

Felixstowe

Suffolk

IP11 7DD


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Howard House Surgery

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

26 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

29112

Job locations

31 Orwell Road

Felixstowe

Suffolk

IP11 7DD


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