Are you a passionate practice nurse, looking for a rewarding role in a supportive primary care environment? Do you enjoy building relationships with patients while delivering high-quality care? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate nurse to join our team, providing a wide range of nursing services to our practice population. You will work both independently and collaboratively with GPs and the wider clinical team, helping patients stay healthy and well. This role is offered on a part-time basis, for 28 hours per week. Days will be discussed at interview as there is some flexibility: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with potential for Tuesdays.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As part of our nursing team, you will deliver a variety of essential clinical services, including:
- Immunisations (including baby immunisations)
- Cervical screening (smears)
- Contraception advice and pill checks
- Spirometry testing
- Diabetes management (Warwick Diploma or similar desirable)
- Treatment room duties
- Chronic disease management – with a particular focus on respiratory care
- Working within established practice protocols and clinical guidelines
Your Role in Patient Care
In this role, you will:
- Provide direct nursing care to patients within your professional competence, without the need for referral from another senior nurse or doctor.
- Carry out health assessments and screening in line with agreed protocols.
- Offer advice and support on general health and minor ailments, referring to GPs where appropriate.
- Deliver nursing treatments independently or alongside GPs.
- Maintain accurate and efficient clinical records to support patient safety and continuity of care.
- Contribute to the development of practice procedures and service improvements.
Training & Development
- We believe in supporting our staff to grow.
- Additional training will be provided for new responsibilities.
- Opportunities to develop respiratory expertise or further chronic disease specialisms.
Work within the professional standards of the NMC Code of Conduct.
Who We’re Looking For:
You will:
- Be a registered nurse with the NMC
- Have experience in primary care or community nursing
- Ideally have experience or interest in respiratory disease management (asthma/COPD)
- Be confident working independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Be passionate about providing high-quality patient care.
We especially welcome applicants with respiratory experience or a qualification in asthma/COPD management, though training can be supported for the right candidate.
Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Benefits of Working with SPC
NHS Pension Scheme:
- Defined benefits scheme
- Life insurance
- Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions
- Ill health benefits
- 23.7% employer contribution
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:
- Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check
- Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover
- Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)
Flexible Working Arrangements:
- GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments
Additional Benefits:
- Eye care vouchers
- Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters
- Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service
- Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
- High street discounts via our online portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships
At SPC, we invest in our staff's professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.
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.
