Job Description

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About the Role

Grove Medical Centre in Felixstowe are looking for an experienced advanced nurse practitioner to join their busy team on a full time basis.


As an experienced healthcare professional, educated to master's level, you will have developed the skills and knowledge to allow you to take on an expanded role and scope of practice caring for patients.



The post-holder will:


Demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers. Be practising autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner within the designated speciality area to provide patient-centred clinical care. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the directorate. Support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient-focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in their area. Have responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.

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About the Candidate

The successful candidate will undertake new ways of working and delivering healthcare, committing to under-taking the professional development required to adapt to changing circumstances.



Qualifications, skills and experience required:


Professional registration with NMC Post-graduate qualification in specific speciality, or equivalent experience Evidence of on-going CPD Advanced clinical assessment skills Excellent communication skills Sound clinical reasoning and decision making Flexibility

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About Us

The team at the Grove Surgery are extremely supportive and committed to fostering growth and development. As a teaching practice, we are passionate about upskilling our current staff and creating a positive learning environment where everyone can thrive. We have a collaborative culture, emphasis on staff development, and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

The surgery itself is a large, modern, purpose-built facility equipped with the latest technology and resources to support high-quality patient care. Our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement ensures that both staff and patients benefit from a welcoming, efficient, and forward-thinking healthcare setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.