Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Primary Care Careers
Ipswich, IP9 2QS
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
This job involves working as a healthcare expert in a GP practice, diagnosing and treating patients, and educating them on health and wellbeing. You'll work independently and as part of a team to provide high-quality care. This role suits someone who is confident in their clinical skills and wants to work in a coastal location with a good work-life balance.
What you'll need
- You must be a registered paramedic or ANP with current HCPC/NMC registration and post-registration experience.
- You need to be an independent prescriber and have a Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
- You should have experience of autonomous practice and working in a multi-professional team.
- You'll need to have evidence of ongoing continuing professional development to stay up-to-date with your skills.
- You should be comfortable working in a primary care setting and have some experience in this area.
How to boost your chances
- Consider gaining experience in a GP practice or primary care setting before applying for this role.
- Make sure you're confident in your clinical skills and have a good understanding of autonomous practice.
- Develop your communication skills to effectively work with patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest healthcare developments and best practices through ongoing professional development.
- Be prepared to work independently and as part of a team to provide high-quality care.
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Job description
Are you looking for a great work/life balance in a coastal location? The Holbrook and Shotley Practice is looking for an advanced nurse practitioner/c...
- Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with undifferentiated primary care demand.
- Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team.
- Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable.
- Provide first point of contact within the service for patients presenting with undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and management plan.
- Provide health education/health promotion to patients, relatives and carers.
- Refer patients to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
- ECG (Lead II interpretation).
- Minor injuries including wound care.
- Admission avoidance work.
- Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures.
- Undertake the collection of pathological specimens.
- Perform investigatory procedures either clinically indicated or requested by other members of the primary health care team.
- Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of staff where appropriate.
- Work with the wider multi-disciplinary community integrated teams working with the locality and other practices.
- The post-holder will establish and maintain effective communication pathways with colleagues, patients and their carers.
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
The Holbrook and Shotley Practice is a GP Practice across two surgery sites. We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of care to our 8000 patients. Our practice team comprises of three GP Partners, two salaried GPs, supported by a highly experienced team of nurses, dispensers, paramedics, and reception team. More information about us:
- Dispensing and training practice
- High QOF achievement
- Loyal and supportive staff
- 10 minutes to Ipswich town centre, one hour to London by rail
- Excellent schools and good local facilities including water sports, sailing, marina, golf etc
Qualifications
Essential
- Be a registered paramedic or ANP, with current HCPC/NMC registration and have post-registration experience, ideally with some being in primary care
- Independent prescriber essential
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice qualification or equivalent recognised specialist/advanced practice qualification at minimum degree level
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and ongoing competence in all aspects of role
- Experience of autonomous practice working and multi-professional team working
- Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 August 2026
Last checked
18 August 2026
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