About this role
Job summary
Grove Medical Centre in Felixstowe is looking for an experienced nurse practitioner to join our busy team on a part-time basis, for 3 days per week, but we can be flexible for the right candidate. The Grove Medical Centre works on an on-the-day service, which our staff and patients are happy with.
Main duties of the job
You will provide advanced clinical care, managing a variety of acute and chronic conditions through both face-to-face and telephone consultations. Working independently and alongside GPs and nurses, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
You will have a mixture of telephone contact and face-to-face appointments with patients, along with the opportunity to manage your own caseload and develop your clinical expertise across a range of conditions. This varied role will allow you to utilise your advanced assessment and diagnostic skills to provide timely, effective care, while also participating in the ongoing development of service delivery within the practice.
You will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and have access to continuous professional development to help you thrive in your role.
About us
The team at the Grove Surgery is extremely supportive and committed to fostering growth and development. As a teaching practice, we are passionate about upskilling our current staff and creating a positive learning environment where everyone can thrive. We have a collaborative culture, emphasis on staff development, and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
The surgery itself is a large, modern, purpose-built facility equipped with the latest technology and resources to support high-quality patient care. Our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement ensures that both staff and patients benefit from a welcoming, efficient, and forward-thinking healthcare setting.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
Assess, diagnose, and manage patient conditions within your scope Prescribe medications as appropriate Provide telephone triage and face-to-face appointments Maintain accurate patient records Support practice initiatives and participate in audits and training
Person Specification
The successful candidate will undertake new ways of working and delivering healthcare, committing to under-taking the professional development required to adapt to changing circumstances. Skills and experience required: Essential
Advanced clinical assessment skills Experience in primary care or similar setting Excellent communication skills Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
Qualifications Essential
Registered nurse with NMC registration Nurse practitioner qualification Independent prescribing qualification
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 Grove Rd,
Felixstowe
Essex
IP11 9GA
Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)