Advanced Clinical Practitioner

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:

• Defined benefits scheme
• Life insurance
• Family benefits, including adult dependents and children's pensions
• Ill health benefits
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Flexible working arrangements

Additional Benefits:

• 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
• Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships

Job responsibilities

Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please see theattached job specification.

Person Specification Qualifications

• 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

• Evidence of on-going CPD
• Advanced clinical assessment 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.