About this role
Job summary
As part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of 8 GP practices across Suffolk, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible Advanced Nurse Practitioner, with strong customer service skills, for Derby Road in Ipswich who look after over 18,700 patients.
Derby Road have 2 sites, based in the heart of Ipswich, with close travel links to the beautiful Suffolk countryside and the Suffolk coast.
The vacancy is for suitable for those seeking a part time or full time role. Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.
We have an established team with a strong focus on customer service and communication. We would love to hear from candidates with GP surgery experience although we would also like to hear from those that can show flexibility and a range of transferable skills.
The successful candidate should be able to work calmly and professionally as part of a team. You should have the ability to multi-task. 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.
The interview panel will consist of a minimum of 2 people. Shortlisting will be on 19th May 2026 with interviews on 2nd June 2026.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be the first point of contact for patients with all types of health problems. He/she will make decisions and apply appropriate nursing interventions to the presenting patient in their own home or in the surgery. This will include initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. He/she will work autonomously but within the Practices and NMC policies, protocols and guidelines, demonstrating safe clinical decision-making, high levels of critical thinking and holistic practice. The post-holder will be expected to act independently but will have access at all times to a GP for advice and support as necessary.
Work within professional boundaries to accurately examine and assess patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis, from a physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
Seek advice and support from a senior clinician as appropriate to inform decision making around patient care.
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 Nurse Prescribing.
About us
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
NHS Pension Scheme:
Defined benefits scheme Life insurance Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions Ill health benefits 23.7% employer contribution Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:
Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions) Flexible Working Arrangements:
GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments
Additional Benefits:
Eye care vouchers 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 & paternity terms High street discounts via our online portal Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships
At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be the first point of contact for patients with all types of health problems. He/she will make decisions and apply appropriate nursing interventions to the presenting patient in their own home or in the surgery. This will include initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. He/she will work autonomously but within the Practices and NMC policies, protocols and guidelines, demonstrating safe clinical decision-making, high levels of critical thinking and holistic practice. The post-holder will be expected to act independently but will have access at all times to a GP for advice and support as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
Work within professional boundaries to accurately examine and assess patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis, from a physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
Seek advice and support from a senior clinician as appropriate to inform decision making around patient care.
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 Nurse 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.
Ensure full and accurate documentation in patient notes of clinical history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment plan.
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders.
Ensure respect and dignity for patients at all times.
Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.
Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Communicate effectively with other colleagues and external healthcare providers in pursuance of continuity and safe delivery of patient care.
Delivering a quality service:
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC.
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
Deliver care according to NICE and other local guidelines as well as evidence-based care.
Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation.
Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.
Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self, the team, and the experience of patients implementing improvements where required.
In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.
Professional & personal development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
Maintain continued education and learning by attending all mandatory training and other events as deemed necessary by the Practice.
Participate in the annual performance review (appraisal), including taking responsibility for maintaining record of own personal and/or professional development for revalidation purposes.
Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time.
Take responsibility for own learning and performance acting as a positive role model.
Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within work.
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.
Be responsible for ensuring own clinical practice complies with Data Protection/Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles.
Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of practice.
Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure quality of own work.
Actively promote diversity, including race diversity, both in the delivery of the Practices services and in the management and development of staff within the clinical area. Generate and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression.
Team working:
Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery.
Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.
Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services.
Enlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of services
Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards.
Support and assess learners in practice as relevant.
Infection prevention:
Follow consistently high standards of infection prevention practice, especially with reference to hand decontamination.
Be aware of and follow all Practice infection prevention guidelines and procedures relevant to the work.
It is the responsibility of all staff, whether clinical or non-clinical, to familiarise themselves with and adhere to current policy in relation to the prevention of the spread of infection.
Clinical staff, on entering and leaving clinical areas and between contacts with patients, must apply alcohol gel to their hands and also wash their hands frequently with soap and water. Staff are required to communicate any infection risks to the Infection Control lead.
Research projects & clinical audits:
Co-operate and participate as required in any research projects and clinical audits within the Practice.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Health & Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelinesIdentifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skillsUsing appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
Reporting potential risks identified
Equality and Diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights
Personal/Professional Development
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
Monthly training sessions as necessary
Person Specification
Other Essential
Cleared by Occupational Health Able to work flexibly to meet service needs Driving licence and access to a vehicle
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse, or equivalent Independent prescriber Resuscitation - minimum of Basic Life Support (BLS)
Ability and Skill Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise Demonstrates excellent team working Knowledge of quality issues Ability to demonstrate motivation Excellent negotiating and influencing skills Computer Literacy
Desirable
Working knowledge of SystemOne Experience of involvement in successful change management
Knowledge and experience Essential
Significant post registration experience, to include: History taking Assessment Diagnostics Minor injury Recent clinical experience in related client group, i.e. acute/community setting
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Derby Road Practice
Address 52 Derby Road
Ipswich
IP3 8DN
Employer's website https://www.derbyroadpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)