Job summary
Derby Road, part of Suffolk Primary Care, are seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner/ANP/Paramedic Practitioner to join their team on a part-time basis for 20 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our urgent, on-the-day care service, supporting both adults and children with a wide range of minor illnesses. You will need to hold a prescriber qualification.
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.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
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
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.
Details
- Date posted: 13 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £45,482 to £52,677 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 29798
- Job locations: 52 Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years experience
- Evidence of on-going CPD
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations
- Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
- Flexibility
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with relevant professional body: NMC, HCPC or GPhC
- Registered nurse or equivalent
- Independent prescriber
- Be working towards level 7 capabilities
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This advert is for Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ANP/Paramedic Practitioner) with Primary Care Careers in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a Paramedic role. The advertised salary is £45,482 to £52,677 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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