Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Suffolk Primary Care, Derby Road

At Derby Road Practice we pride ourselves in being a well-established, friendly, flexible, forward thinking primary care team. As part of Suffolk Primary Care, we look after over 18,700 patients. We have 2 sites, based in the heart of Ipswich, with close travel links to the beautiful Suffolk countryside and the Suffolk coast.

We are looking to recruit an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team of 1 ANP nurse manager, 3 ANPs, 3 practice nurses, 1 apprentice nursing associate and 2 HCAs.

This role is offered on a part time basis however full time hours will be considered. If you are right for us, we will make it right for you.

We have developed our unique GP-PA hub a team of highly skilled care navigators and duty doctors working together to triage all incoming requests.

We use the Ask My GP online consultation service allowing us to manage our own workload with control over face to face appointment lengths and timings.

We have a large multi-skilled multidisciplinary team of ANPs, a paramedic, pharmacists and pharmacy tech to support the wider clinical team

We were recently rated outstanding in Well Led, Good in all other areas by CQC

We have an efficient care navigation and administrative team to support all the staff in patient care.

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.

About us

SPC is an innovative partnership of Suffolk GP surgeries. Doctors and practice staff share resources and work together to ensure patients continue to receive high quality healthcare.

Suffolk Primary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will ideally be fully vaccinated against Covid.

Benefits of working for SPC include:

NHS Pension Scheme

• The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits scheme
• Life insurance
• Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension
• Ill health benefits
• 20% employer contribution

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• No deposit
• No credit check
• Fully comprehensive insurance
• Servicing and tyres
• Breakdown cover
• Up to £2,000 contribution from SPC subject to conditions

Other Benefits Include

• Proper Pay & Cost of Living Benefits
• Living Wage Foundation Accredited
• GP Remote Working
• Eye Care Vouchers Health Service Discounts
• Annual Leave – Minimum 33 days including bank holidays FTE with enhancements for long service
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity terms
• High street discounts through our own online portal
• Technology and Homewares Salary Sacrifice schemes with Currys and John Lewis
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Gym Salary Sacrifice Scheme