Castle Gardens Surgery

Acute Practitioner

The closing date is 31 December 2025

Job summary

Castle Gardens Surgery is seeking an experienced, part time Acute Practitioner on a permanent basis to assess and manage patients requiring urgent, same-day care. This position is well-suited to an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse seeking leadership and career progression, or a Paramedic.

The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring appropriate follow-up, as well as managing any results and referrals generated during consultations with the support of the GPs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivering safe and effective care to the practice population. This includes assessing and managing patients presenting with urgent, same-day concerns, providing care such as arranging investigations, making referrals, and prescribing medication as appropriate. They will also manage the administration generated from their clinical work, including reviewing results such as swabs, with support from the GP team.

About us

Were a close-knit, dynamic group of professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent healthcare service to our patients.Our workplace culture is open, supportive and friendly. We maintain a healthy balance between professionalism and fun, recognising that a positive, inclusive atmosphere helps us perform at our best.

Details

Date posted

07 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,000 to £22,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4725-25-0001

Job locations

Castle Hill Gardens

Torrington

Devon

EX38 8EU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessing and managing patients presenting with urgent, same-day concerns,providing care such as arranging investigations, making referrals, and prescribing medication as appropriate

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessing and managing patients presenting with urgent, same-day concerns,providing care such as arranging investigations, making referrals, and prescribing medication as appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration or equivalent
  • Minimum of Degree level education or equivalent
  • A minimum of 3-5 years Post Qualification Experience
  • Proven experience in urgent care/ same day care & treatment
  • Proven experience in patient care and team management within a clinical setting.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and team members.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
  • Non-medical Prescriber
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration or equivalent
  • Minimum of Degree level education or equivalent
  • A minimum of 3-5 years Post Qualification Experience
  • Proven experience in urgent care/ same day care & treatment
  • Proven experience in patient care and team management within a clinical setting.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and team members.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
  • Non-medical 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Castle Gardens Surgery

Address

Castle Hill Gardens

Torrington

Devon

EX38 8EU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Castle Gardens Surgery

Address

Castle Hill Gardens

Torrington

Devon

EX38 8EU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Andrea Taylor

andrea.taylor43@nhs.net

01805623917

Details

Date posted

07 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,000 to £22,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4725-25-0001

Job locations

Castle Hill Gardens

Torrington

Devon

EX38 8EU


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