Practice Nurse

NHS; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Practice Nurse to join the Debenham Group Practice. This role involves providing nursing services, conducting assessments, and delivering care to patients while working within a supportive team. The position offers flexible working hours, a commitment to staff development, and a range of benefits including an NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Eye care vouchers

Health service discounts

Minimum 33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
• Experience in treatment room consultation and long-term conditions management.
• Evidence of skills in phlebotomy, ECG recording, and vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services including assessments and advice to patients.
• Undertake general nursing duties such as immunisations and chronic disease management.
• Implement care protocols and maintain accurate health records.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Clinical Skills

Education

Relevant nursing degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of 7 GP practices delivering care across Suffolk. We are seeking a Practice Nurse to join our fabulous team at Debenham Group Practice covering Debenham, Otley and Grundisburgh Surgeries. We are a friendly, innovative and exciting GP practice which prides itself on outstanding patient care, excellent patient access and good systems to support our clinicians.

The vacancy is for between 20 - 25 hours a week; however, this may be negotiable for the right candidate. Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.

We use SystmOne and askmyGP to facilitate effective and efficient ways of working.

You would be working for an organisation focused on developing and nurturing staff and delivering excellent quality of care to our patients.

The interview panel will consist of a minimum of 2 people. Shortlisting will be on 1st August with interviews on 7th August.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list, including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post holder, 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/Baby Imms

Cervical smears

Contraception advice and pill checks

Spirometry

Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar

Treatment room

Chronic disease management particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.

To work to practice protocols and guidelines

About Us

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 staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0520-Deb200225

Job locations

20 Low Road

Debenham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 6QU

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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/Baby Imms

Cervical smears

Contraception advice and pill checks

Spirometry

• Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar
• Treatment room
  
  

Chronic disease management particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.

To work to practice protocols and guidelines.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities:

Provide general and specific

Health assessment and screening to the practice population(withinagreed 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 safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.

Assist with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Main Tasks And Responsibilities:

Provide general and specific

Health assessment and screening to the practice population(withinagreed 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 safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.

Assist with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• A relevant nursing degree.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
• Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, phlebotomy, ECG recording, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, assisting with minor surgery, dressing and wound care.
• Compassionate manner with an empathetic approach and demonstrable kindness in all aspects of your work.
• The successful candidate will value the dignity of our patients, their relatives and carers, as well as their colleagues at the practice.
  
  

Desirable

• Independant Prescriber
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualifications
• A relevant nursing degree.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
• Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, phlebotomy, ECG recording, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, assisting with minor surgery, dressing and wound care.
• Compassionate manner with an empathetic approach and demonstrable kindness in all aspects of your work.
• The successful candidate will value the dignity of our patients, their relatives and carers, as well as their colleagues at the practice.
  
  

Desirable

• Independant 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.

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.

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

Debenham Group Practice

Address

20 Low Road

Debenham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 6QU

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Debenham Group Practice

Address

20 Low Road

Debenham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 6QU

Employer's website

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

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