Job summary
Riverside Health Centre is proactively seeking a nurse practitioner/advanced nurse practitioner, to provide high quality clinical care to our patients, seeing a variety of patients across the range of primary care.The role is offered on a part-time basis, of 30 hours per week.
The ideal candidate would be able to consult with patients and manage minor illness and acute disease presentations, as well as be knowledgeable about acute presentations of chronic diseases that would be commonly dealt with in the community such as asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiac conditions. They would be able to work independently but would have collaborative support from the GPs and wider team. A culture of discussion and shared learning is encouraged.
Interviews will take place on: Thursday 17.8.26
Please note that the vacancy may close ahead of the advertised deadline should we find a suitable candidate
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
- Diagnosing and treating patients presenting to primary care with acute medical conditions, minor illness and mental health problems, including a mix of face to face and telephone consultations.
- Ensuring clinical practice is safe and effective and working within boundaries of competence.
- Initiating and arranging appropriate investigations and referrals to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as clinically indicated.
- Participating in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team including clinical audit.
- Ensuring the clinical record is completed and maintained with accurate and contemporaneous details recorded.
- Participating in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.
- Actively participate in clinical and whole-team meetings (including morning briefings), as this promotes information sharing, supports effective communication and helps maintain positive and professional working relationships within the workplace.
About us
Riverside Health Centre is proud of their continuing work to be at the forefront of primary care in our region. We are a dispensing practice caring for 6500 patients, with 3 partners, 1 salaried GP, nursing team, HCAs and administrative support.
We value staff happiness and as a practice we try to promote a sustainable work-life balance. As a small team we encourage innovation and welcome enthusiastic colleagues who can help our practice thrive and navigate the opportunities and challenges of modern primary care.
Details
- Date posted: 22 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - competitive, based on qualifications/experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 29832
- Job locations: Station Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AA, 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
To be considered for this position, you will need the following qualifications, skills and experience:
Essential
- Professional registration with relevant professional body: NMC, HCPC or GPhC
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to liaise effectively with the clinical and administrative staff within the practice and partnership
- An ability to demonstrate innovation and awareness of future opportunities and challenges would be desirable to help meet the current and future challenges of primary care, and to help us promote a rewarding environment for staff as well as ensuring excellent patient care
- An independent prescribing qualification is preferred but not mandatory
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This advert is for Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner with Primary Care Careers in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Aug 2026.
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