Primary Care Careers

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The closing date is 17 April 2026

Job summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in general practice? Do you want to work for a flexible employer that supports your ongoing professional development?

Suffolk GP Federation have an exciting opportunity for a full-time advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) to join our well-established multidisciplinary team. You will work across all of our clinical sites in Haverhill, Long Melford, Lavenham and Glemsford, as well as our centralised Hub in Haverhill where clinical triage and remote consultations are undertaken.

We are committed to investing in our staff and supporting professional development. You will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, with support to further develop your clinical skills and areas of specialist interest.

Is it for me?

We will ensure you are fully inducted and supported to feel confident and safe in your role.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centred clinical care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
  • Work autonomously within your scope of practice, including independent prescribing
  • Manage a mix of face-to-face, telephone and digital consultations, including triaged Hub-based work
  • Support the management of same-day demand and urgent care presentations
  • Undertake clinical triage using the eConsult system
  • Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, pharmacists, nurses, ECPs, PAs
  • Contribute to clinical governance, audit and service improvement activities
  • Support and mentor junior staff where appropriate, contributing to a positive learning environment.

About us

You will be part of a highly supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering care to a patient population of over 28,000. Our team includes GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, Care Coordinators and other allied health professionals, all working together to provide high-quality, accessible care.

For informal questions or to arrange a visit, don't hesitate to get in touch with:

Penny Sibthorp, Clinical Services Manager on penny.sibthorp@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

29497

Job locations

Clements Surgery, Norton Road

Haverhill

Suffolk

CB98LU


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

Experience

Essential

  • Have experience working in primary care or urgent care settings
  • Demonstrate strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Are adaptable and able to work across multiple sites and consultation types
  • Are motivated, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality patient care
  • Work well both independently and as part of a team
  • Are confident using, or willing to learn, new IT and digital consultation systems

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with relevant MSc or equivalent experience
  • Registered with your relevant professional body (e.g. NMC/HCPC)
  • Qualified Independent Prescriber
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Have experience working in primary care or urgent care settings
  • Demonstrate strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Are adaptable and able to work across multiple sites and consultation types
  • Are motivated, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality patient care
  • Work well both independently and as part of a team
  • Are confident using, or willing to learn, new IT and digital consultation systems

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with relevant MSc or equivalent experience
  • Registered with your relevant professional body (e.g. NMC/HCPC)
  • Qualified Independent Prescriber

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

Clements Surgery, Norton Road

Haverhill

Suffolk

CB98LU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Clements Surgery, Norton Road

Haverhill

Suffolk

CB98LU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Suffolk GP Federation

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

29 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

29497

Job locations

Clements Surgery, Norton Road

Haverhill

Suffolk

CB98LU


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