Nurse Practitioner

A fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, forward-thinking environment as a nurse practitioner at Martlesham Heath Surgery has arisen. This position is offered on a full or part-time basis.

This is an excellent 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.

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. You will provide autonomous, patient-centred care within a busy and supportive primary care environment.

Main duties of the job

• Assessing, diagnosing, managing patients presenting with acute illness, minor injury and 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

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.

Additional info

• Free on-site parking available
• Convenient access to local amenities
• Excellent transport links, including easy access to the A12, making this an ideal location for those wishing to commute

We offer:

• A genuinely supportive and inclusive working environment
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Opportunities for training and career development, particularly in diabetes care
• A well-managed workload with protected time for clinical duties
• The chance to make a real difference to your local patient population

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse with current and valid NMC registration (Adult Nurse or equivalent field of practice)
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (Independent Prescriber status) and recorded on the NMC register
• 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

Experience Essential

• Evidence of post-registration clinical education relevant to primary care or advanced clinical practice

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

23 The Square Martlesham Heath

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP5 3SL

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