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.

Main responsibilities will include;

• 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.

Please see job description attached for more information.

We plan to hold interviews w/c 10th November 2025.

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.

• Evidence of on-going CPD
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations
• Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
• Flexibility

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:

• NHS pension scheme
•  Defined benefits scheme
• Life insurance
• Family benefits, including adult dependents and children's pensions
• Ill health benefits
• 23.7% employer contribution
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
  

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 and 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.