Practice Nurse: Primary Care, Chronic Disease & Vaccinations

Primary Care Careers; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove Medical Centre in Felixstowe is seeking a full-time practice nurse to join the team, supporting health promotion, chronic disease management, and the treatment of minor illnesses. Key duties include delivering routine nursing care, cervical screening, immunisations, health checks, and monitoring long-term conditions, with emphasis on patient-centred care in a friendly seaside setting.

The role requires adherence to practice protocols, participation in audits, keeping up-to-date

Qualifications

• Essential: A relevant nursing degree.
• Essential: Current NMC registration with an active PIN.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine nursing care.
• Perform cervical screening (smears).
• Carry out immunisations and vaccinations (adult and childhood).
• Undertake health checks.
• Monitor and manage long-term conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, hypertension).
• Conduct ECGs and other basic diagnostic tests.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide advice on general health, wellbeing, and disease prevention.
• Support patients in managing chronic conditions.
• Promote healthy lifestyle choices (e.g. smoking cessation, weight management).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Use clinical systems to document consultations and care plans.
• Ensure compliance with practice protocols and guidelines.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Ensure safe storage and handling of vaccines and medications.
• Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.

Education

A relevant nursing degree.

Current NMC registration with an active PIN.

Job description

The Grove Medical Centre in Felixstowe is seeking a full-time practice nurse to join the team, supporting health promotion, chronic disease management, and the treatment of minor illnesses. Key duties include delivering routine nursing care, cervical screening, immunisations, health checks, and monitoring long-term conditions, with emphasis on patient-centred care in a friendly seaside setting.

The role requires adherence to practice protocols, participation in audits, keeping up-to-date