Sussex Primary Care

Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner

The closing date is 21 November 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career as a Primary Care Advanced Care Practitioner? Look no further! We are currently seeking a talented and passionate ANP or Paramedic Practitioner to join our dynamic team at The Dolphins Practice, which is part of Sussex Primary Care, a larger network that provides support, collaboration, and development opportunities.

If you are a non-medical prescriber, ideally with primary care experience and a sound knowledge of long term and minor illness conditions, we would love to hear from you. If you are passionate about delivering excellent healthcare and want to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and patient-centred care, get in touch today.

Main duties of the job

Essential Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and formulate management plans.

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic presentations

Provide expert care for frail and elderly patients, including care home visits.

Prescribe independently (V300 qualification essential).

Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations.

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.

Contribute to service development, audits, and clinical governance activities.

Support colleagues and learners through mentorship and professional guidance.

About us

At Dolphins Practice, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to healthcare, with a focus on delivering excellent patient care and high standards of clinical governance. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, with access to the technology and resources to help you provide the highest quality care to your patients.

We value the importance of professional development and offer a supportive educational and learning environment and a range of benefits, including pension scheme and holiday entitlement. You will also have the chance to work alongside a diverse and experienced team of healthcare professionals, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other specialists, to provide a truly integrated approach to patient care.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

U0087-25-0026

Job locations

Dolphins Surgery

Butlers Green Road

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

RH16 4BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for ANPs / Paramedic Practitioners who:

Recent experience in a Primary Care setting

Non-medical prescriber

BSC/MSc Advanced practice or equivalent

NMC / HCPC registered

UK based (necessity)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent clinical decision making skills

A passion for healthcare

Motivated and committed to developing the knowledge and skills required for the role and for ongoing professional development

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and formulate management plans.

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic presentations

Provide expert care for frail and elderly patients, including care home visits.

Prescribe independently (V300 qualification essential).

Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations.

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.

Contribute to service development, audits, and clinical governance activities.

Support colleagues and learners through mentorship and professional guidance.

Desirable for the post:

Experience in long-term condition (LTC) management (e.g. COPD, diabetes, heart failure).

Leadership or teaching experience

Essential Requirements

Registered Nurse/paramedic

Full UK driving licence

Proven experience in the assessment and management of frail adults and/or care home patients.

You will benefit from:

A supportive working environment

Induction and training programme

Annual Leave and sick pay

Full NHS pension

Free on-site parking

Peer and operational support with dedicated mentorship and access to an SPC Education Lead

Employee Assistance programme

A supportive, approachable management team

Being part of a growing company with great opportunities to develop as a result

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for ANPs / Paramedic Practitioners who:

Recent experience in a Primary Care setting

Non-medical prescriber

BSC/MSc Advanced practice or equivalent

NMC / HCPC registered

UK based (necessity)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent clinical decision making skills

A passion for healthcare

Motivated and committed to developing the knowledge and skills required for the role and for ongoing professional development

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and formulate management plans.

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic presentations

Provide expert care for frail and elderly patients, including care home visits.

Prescribe independently (V300 qualification essential).

Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations.

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.

Contribute to service development, audits, and clinical governance activities.

Support colleagues and learners through mentorship and professional guidance.

Desirable for the post:

Experience in long-term condition (LTC) management (e.g. COPD, diabetes, heart failure).

Leadership or teaching experience

Essential Requirements

Registered Nurse/paramedic

Full UK driving licence

Proven experience in the assessment and management of frail adults and/or care home patients.

You will benefit from:

A supportive working environment

Induction and training programme

Annual Leave and sick pay

Full NHS pension

Free on-site parking

Peer and operational support with dedicated mentorship and access to an SPC Education Lead

Employee Assistance programme

A supportive, approachable management team

Being part of a growing company with great opportunities to develop as a result

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recent experience in a Primary Care setting
  • Non-medical prescriber
  • BSC/MSc Advanced practice or equivalent
  • NMC / HCPC registered
  • UK based (necessity)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent clinical decision making skills
  • A passion for healthcare
  • Motivated and committed to developing the knowledge and skills required for the role and for ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Desirable for the post:
  • Experience in long-term condition (LTC) management (e.g. COPD, diabetes, heart failure).
  • Leadership or teaching experience
  • Essential Requirements
  • Registered Nurse/paramedic
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Proven experience in the assessment and management of frail adults and/or care home patients.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recent experience in a Primary Care setting
  • Non-medical prescriber
  • BSC/MSc Advanced practice or equivalent
  • NMC / HCPC registered
  • UK based (necessity)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent clinical decision making skills
  • A passion for healthcare
  • Motivated and committed to developing the knowledge and skills required for the role and for ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Desirable for the post:
  • Experience in long-term condition (LTC) management (e.g. COPD, diabetes, heart failure).
  • Leadership or teaching experience
  • Essential Requirements
  • Registered Nurse/paramedic
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Proven experience in the assessment and management of frail adults and/or care home patients.

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

Sussex Primary Care

Address

Dolphins Surgery

Butlers Green Road

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

RH16 4BN


Employer's website

http://www.sussexprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Primary Care

Address

Dolphins Surgery

Butlers Green Road

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

RH16 4BN


Employer's website

http://www.sussexprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Jayne Harper

jayne.harper1@nhs.net

01444414767

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

U0087-25-0026

Job locations

Dolphins Surgery

Butlers Green Road

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

RH16 4BN


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