Locum Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

We have an excellent opportunity for a Locum Nurse Practitioner to join our team at The Birches Medical Centre and Martlesham Heath Surgery.

This is a great chance to work with an innovative and fast expanding surgeries alongside current members of staff. We are looking for a locum Nurse Practitioner to work with us in developing our ambitious plans of providing outstanding primary health care to our patient population while supporting the increasing demand on Primary Care.

We are looking for individuals with Primary Care Nursing skills and experience. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Lead Practice Nurse and Senior GP's.

Main duties of the job

• Carrying out in depth and extensive clinical examinations
• Performing diagnosis based on review of past medical history, face to face (where appropriate) assessments and clinical examinations conducted
• Requesting and taking specimens (blood, urine etc)
• Creating short or long-term treatment plans and prescribing medication based on test findings
• Managing and providing post-surgical care to patients
• Offering special instructions to patients such as nutritional advice, information about weight management, etc.
• Performing routine medical procedures
• Performing periodic evaluations of their patients and referring them to specialists as necessary
  
  

To provide annual leave and sickness cover, as well as support our current Nursing / HCA Team during busy periods.

About Us

We are small but passionate close knit surgeries located in Kesgrave and Martlesham, both are surrounded by affluent and prosperous areas on the outskirts of Ipswich. Our staff and patients are held with the upmost importance and we strive daily to look after them to the highest possible standard. All staff from clinical to non-clinical are offered a well-balanced workload and have full access to a supportive team both in and out of their specialist area.

Both The Birches Medical Centre and Martlesham Heath Surgery are pleased to announce our connection with Wolsey PCN, this new collaboration is between a select number of GP practices within the local area. This venture offers a significant part of our future GP funding, as such the PCN may fund your post but you will be based with our teams.

Our patients are often happy to take responsibility for their own health, however, we offer on the day contact to a wide selection of teams when they feel help is needed. The main access for our patients is via Anima, this has made a great improvement to the access we offer our patients and we are always looking at new technology to aid our patient journey.

Details

Date posted

02 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5323-25-0008

Job locations

The Birches Medical Centre

Twelve Acre Approach

Kesgrave

Ipswich

IP51JF

Martlesham Heath Surgery

23 The Square

Martlesham Heath

Ipswich

IP5 3SL

Job Description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to recruit a locum Nurse Practitioner with experience of the general practice setting who is able to offer time to assist our current Clinical Team.

However, if you have experience within a secondary care or community settings your application will be considered.

As part of our Nursing Team you will be required to provide autonomous medical care to our patients who need an on the day consultation. To pro-actively mitigate treatment delays, conduct thorough assessments, where needed, while utilising your knowledge of dealing with a wide range of minor illnesses.

We offer a competitive salary, development and training supported by an experienced clinical, non-clinical and managerial team. You will be able to access a wide network of support directly from the clinical team as well as additional assistance for day to day clerical needs from the administration team. Our Lead Clinicians, Nurses and Management Team all have an open door policy so all staff can feel comfortable to seek help and advice at any stage of their day, week, month or even career. The surgery is fully focused on meeting the needs of its patients, now and in the future and we continue to strive for excellence in all that we do.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to recruit a locum Nurse Practitioner with experience of the general practice setting who is able to offer time to assist our current Clinical Team.

However, if you have experience within a secondary care or community settings your application will be considered.

As part of our Nursing Team you will be required to provide autonomous medical care to our patients who need an on the day consultation. To pro-actively mitigate treatment delays, conduct thorough assessments, where needed, while utilising your knowledge of dealing with a wide range of minor illnesses.

We offer a competitive salary, development and training supported by an experienced clinical, non-clinical and managerial team. You will be able to access a wide network of support directly from the clinical team as well as additional assistance for day to day clerical needs from the administration team. Our Lead Clinicians, Nurses and Management Team all have an open door policy so all staff can feel comfortable to seek help and advice at any stage of their day, week, month or even career. The surgery is fully focused on meeting the needs of its patients, now and in the future and we continue to strive for excellence in all that we do.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelors degree in nursing and an approved apprenticeship.
• A masters degree in advanced clinical practice or nursing practice
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of the United Kingdom and the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
  
  

Desirable

• A non-prescribing medical qualification such as the Level 6 and Level 7 Non-medical Prescribing for Health Care Professionals
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of the pillars of nursing
• Knowledge of counselling and psychology
• Strong customer service skills
• Empathy and sensitivity skills
• Ability to remain calm in highly stressful situations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and thoroughness
• Previous experience managing your own caseloads and making autonomous decisions about patient care
• Experience managing undifferentiated diagnoses and complex clinical presentations
  
  

Desirable

• Specialism in Respiratory
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of the pillars of nursing
• Knowledge of counselling and psychology
• Strong customer service skills
• Empathy and sensitivity skills
• Ability to remain calm in highly stressful situations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and thoroughness
• Previous experience managing your own caseloads and making autonomous decisions about patient care
• Experience managing undifferentiated diagnoses and complex clinical presentations
  
  

Desirable

• Specialism in Respiratory
  
  

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).

Additional information

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

The Birches Medical Centre

Address

The Birches Medical Centre

Twelve Acre Approach

Kesgrave

Ipswich

IP51JF

Employer's website

https://www.thebircheskesgrave.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Birches Medical Centre

Address

The Birches Medical Centre

Twelve Acre Approach

Kesgrave

Ipswich

IP51JF

Employer's website

https://www.thebircheskesgrave.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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