Practice Nurse

We are part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of GP practices delivering patient care across Suffolk. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible Practice Nurse, with excellent interpersonal skills, to join our fantastic team at The Derby Road Practice in Ipswich. The Derby Road Practice is a two site practice.

The vacancy is for part time, up to 14 hours; however, this may be negotiable for the right candidate. Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.

The Derby Road Practice supports in excess of 19,000 patients from a diverse range of backgrounds. We have an established team with a strong focus on customer service and on developing and nurturing staff in order to deliver excellent standards of patient care. We would love to hear from candidates with healthcare experience. We are also keen to hear from those that can show flexibility and a range of transferable skills.

We use Systm One and Askmy

GP to facilitate effective and efficient ways of working.

You should be able to work calmly and professionally as part of a team, with the ability to multi‑task. A strong command of written and spoken English with an excellent telephone manner is a must. Good time‑management skills and the ability to follow protocols and instruction and attention to detail is essential.

We offer a competitive salary along with other employee benefits, and the opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.

We plan to hold interviews w/c 23rd Feb.

• Immunisations including childhood immunisations
• Cervical smears
• Contraception advice and pill checks
• Wound dressings and reviews

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

• Defined benefits scheme
• Life insurance
• Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions
• Ill health benefits

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:

• 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:

• 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
• 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.

Job Summary

To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list, including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the postholder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties undertaken. The post holder will work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.

Key Responsibilities

Provides care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.

To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:

• Immunisations including childhood immunisations
• Cervical smears
• Contraception advice and pill checks
• Wound dressings and reviews
• Treatment room
• To work to practice protocols and guidelines.

Optional Responsibilities

Chronic disease management

Maintasks and responsibilities:

• Health assessment and screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
• Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
• Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
• Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and…