ARRS Experienced General Practice Nurse

Primary Care Careers; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Suffolk is seeking an experienced general practice nurse to join their team. The role involves managing long-term conditions, supporting public health initiatives, and working collaboratively across practices to enhance patient care. Candidates should have experience in general practice nursing and be able to work part-time or full-time. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient health across the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in general practice nursing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with GPs and healthcare professionals.
• Skills in managing long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term condition management across the PCN.
• Support public health and screening programmes.
• Mentor and supervise new-to-practice nurses.

Job description

Overview

South Rural PCN are keen to recruit an experienced general practice nurse to work at the Holbrook and Shotley practice. The role is ideally full‑time for 37.5 hrs although part‑time may be considered. The applicant will be expected to work across both sites and work as part of a team providing a range of nursing assessments and appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice policy and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead long‑term condition management across the PCN, supporting quality improvement and assurance initiatives.
• Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening.
• Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access.
• Support, mentor, and supervise new‑to‑practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the PCN.
• Work collaboratively across the PCN to enhance integration with community, secondary, and social care services.

Our PCN provides services to 56,000 patients across rural Suffolk. Our PCN includes the following practices: Bildeston Health Centre, Constable Country Medical Practice (East Bergholt and Capel St Mary), Hadleigh Health Centre (Boxford), The Holbrook and Shotley Surgery and Needham Market Country Practice.