Minor Illness/ Nurse Practitioner/ACP
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking to recruit to and expand our already established Minor Illness Team. We welcome applications from experienced staff, an Independent Prescribing qualification would be beneficial. We are looking to recruit between 24-30 hours per week.
Fireclay places great value on teaching, training, and mentoring; you will be given an extensive induction and assigned a GP mentor. We encourage all clinical staff to meet at break times to discuss patient cases and very importantly to socialise. You will be joining an organisation who care about their staff.
Fireclay is based in East Bristol, working from 2 purpose-built buildings and supports 24,500 patients. We are a happy and very stable team of 84 personnel, which includes 8 GP Partners and 9 salaried GPs, 5 ANPs, 6 pharmacists, 2 physios, 1 physician assistants, a structured nursing team and a strong and supportive management and non-clinical team.
The practice is open to innovative ways of working that provide the best experience for our patients and improve job satisfaction and efficiency for all our staff
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will see patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a diagnosis and management plan. All appointments clinically triaged by a GP prior to booking.
You may also contribute to a range of other clinical services dependent on your skills and experience. You will work collaboratively with our team to meet the needs of patients.
About us
We pride ourselves on providing great patient care.
We have an ethos of teamwork, wellbeing and support, we promote a healthy work life balance and offer our practice team :
Wellbeing for clinicians and non-clinicians
Daily coffee breaks
WhatsApp groups to keep you "in the know" and socialise.
Cycle to work scheme.
Regular social events including an annual Xmas party and annual boat trip.
Running group.
Active book club.
You will be joining an organisation who care about their staff.
Working in Partnership:
We work in a well-established Primary Care Network FOSS PCN.
We enjoy positive working relationships with our colleagues in Inner and East Bristol Locality.
We have an active Patient Participation Group.
Fireclay core values.
Clinical Excellence
Patient Centred
Strength of Team
Innovation
Sustainable General Practice (we believe in work/life balance)
Job responsibilities
24-30 hrs per week over 3-4 days plus one Saturday morning in four.
Job responsibilitiesKey Responsibilities and Duties
- Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- Independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a range of minor illnesses, following national and local guidelines.
- Prescribe medications as appropriate (if qualified as an Independent Prescriber) or liaise with prescribers in the team.
- Identify and manage long-term conditions where appropriate and escalate concerns to GPs or other clinicians as needed.
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Use advanced clinical skills and evidence-based practice to support decision-making.
- Recognise signs of serious illness and refer patients appropriately for further assessment, investigation, or secondary care.
- Patient Education and Health Promotion
- Provide health education and advice on self-care, lifestyle changes, and appropriate use of NHS services.
- Promote healthy living and disease prevention in the local community.
- Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records in line with practice protocols and confidentiality standards.
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Work closely with GPs, other nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals to deliver joined-up care.
- Participate in team meetings, audits, and clinical governance activities to maintain and improve service quality.
- Professional Development
- Undertake ongoing professional development to maintain skills and competencies.
- Participate in clinical supervision and annual appraisal processes.
- Contribution to Practice Services
- Support wider practice activities such as immunisation programmes, chronic disease clinics, or health promotion events if required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (NMC)
- or
- Registered HCP
- Post-registration qualification in Minor Illness / Minor Ailments or equivalent
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber
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
Fireclay Health
Address
Bellevue Road
St. George
Bristol
BS5 7PH
United Kingdom
