Job Detail
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Job ID 29421
Job Description
Locums First is looking for Nurse Practitioners to support a patient-focused GP practice in Christchurch.
This role offers a clinically supportive environment with clear protocols, efficient admin processes and access to senior clinicians for advice, helping you deliver confident autonomous care while maintaining safe escalation routes.
Up to 3 days a week available with flexible session planning.
Role Snapshot
• An NP role centred on minor illness, triage support and high-quality patient access.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide autonomous assessment and management of acute and minor illness presentations
• Conduct telephone and face-to-face consultations and complete appropriate safety netting
• Prescribe or supply medication within scope and follow practice prescribing policy
• Request and interpret investigations and arrange follow-up plans
• Contribute to chronic disease monitoring where appropriate and within competency
• Document consultations accurately with robust coding and clear clinical rationale
• Work closely with the wider team to support same-day demand and patient flow
Requirements
• NMC registration and a recognised Nurse Practitioner qualification or equivalent experience
• Independent Prescriber qualification preferred where applicable to the role
• Recent experience in UK primary care, urgent care or a comparable setting
• Confidence managing minor illness independently and recognising clinical red flags
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and infection prevention procedures
• Right to work in the UK with compliance documentation available
Working Pattern
• Part-time locum sessions available up to 3 days per week
• Flexibility offered for set days, rotating cover or short-notice shifts
• Daytime working with an agreed appointment template and admin time where possible
How to Apply
Email solomon@locumsfirst.co.uk, call or WhatsApp 07494675118, or apply directly on our website.
When emailing, please include the job title and location in the subject line.
Locums First is committed to placing skilled clinicians into well-run practices, ensuring transparent rates, responsive support and a seamless booking experience.
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