Locum Practice Nurse

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local medical practice in Ipswich is seeking a Locum Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, be NMC registered, and possess skills in managing chronic conditions like diabetes and asthma. This position offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated evidence-based clinical practice.
• Experience in primary care or general practice setting.
• Current professional registration and eligibility to practice in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients in a primary care setting.
• Conduct routine health checks and immunisations.
• Collaborate with GPs and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical care

Long-term condition management

Strong communication

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Job description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Locum Practice Nurse to join our friendly and expanding team at Embrace Medical Centre (formerly The Birches Medical Centre).

This is a fantastic chance to work within a supportive, forward-thinking environment where high-quality patient care is at the heart of what we do. We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to contribute to our ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding primary health care to our patient population.

Main duties of the role include:

Providing clinical care in the treatment room, including wound care, injections, and immunisations.

Supporting the management of long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension.

Performing routine health checks, screenings, and vaccinations.

Working collaboratively with the Lead Practice Nurse, GPs, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Contributing to the development and improvement of primary care services in response to increasing demand.

We are looking for individuals with proven Primary Care nursing skills and experience, who can demonstrate safe, evidence-based clinical practice, excellent communication, and a commitment to patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in a primary care setting, including managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension.

Conduct routine health checks, screening, immunisations, and travel vaccinations, as well as treatment room procedures including wound care and minor procedures. Support patient self-management through education, advice, and health promotion.

Work collaboratively with GPs, the Lead Practice Nurse, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, helping to shape and improve the patient experience at the practice.

About us

We are a small but passionate close-knit surgery located in Kesgrave, surrounded by affluent and prosperous areas on the outskirts of Ipswich. Our staff and patients are held in the highest regard, and we strive daily to deliver care to the highest possible standard. All team members, from clinical to non-clinical, enjoy a well-balanced workload and full access to a supportive team both inside and outside their specialist area.

We are proud to be part of Wolsey PCN, a collaboration between select local GP practices.

Our patients are engaged and often take responsibility for their own health, but we provide same-day access to a wide range of services when needed. We use Anima to improve patient access and are always exploring new technology to enhance the patient journey.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a Locum Practice Nurse with experience in a general practice setting to join our friendly and supportive clinical team. We welcome applications from candidates with secondary care or community nursing experience as well.

As a key member of our Nursing Team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care, managing on-the-day consultations and supporting patients with a wide range of minor illnesses and long-term conditions. You will carry out thorough assessments, deliver treatment and interventions, and proactively help to reduce delays in patient care.

We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and training, supported by an experienced and approachable clinical, administrative, and management team. You will have access to a wide network of guidance from colleagues and benefit from a strong support structure for day-to-day administrative tasks. Our Lead Clinicians, Nurses, and Management Team maintain an open-door policy, ensuring staff can seek advice or assistance at any time.

At Embrace Medical Centre, we are fully committed to providing outstanding care for our patients, now and in the future. Joining our team means being part of a practice dedicated to excellence, innovation, and supporting the professional growth of every team member.

This position will involve working arrangements across Embrace Medical Centre and Martlesham Heath Surgery. As part of our joint partnership, both practices are operated by the same GP Partners and Management Team. The surgeries are located approximately 2 miles apart (around a 5-10 minute drive depending on traffic), ensuring close collaboration and easy access between sites.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Nursing or an approved nursing qualification.
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Current professional registration and eligibility to practice in the UK.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (Level 6 or 7) for Health Care Professionals.
• Additional qualifications in areas such as immunisation, wound care, or long-term condition management.

Experience

• Experience working in a general practice or primary care setting.
• Excellent knowledge of core nursing practice and patient care principles.
• Skilled in managing long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, hypertension).
• Experience providing immunisations, health checks, and routine treatment room procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage own workload and work autonomously under supervision.
• Empathy, sensitivity, and professionalism in patient care.
• Specialism in areas such as, but not limited to, respiratory, cardiovascular, diabetes.
• Experience with health promotion, patient education, and chronic disease management programs.

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.