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Reference: 29769-2
Job summary
The Grove Medical Centre is seeking a practice nurse to join the team on a full-time basis to support health promotion, chronic disease management, and treatment of minor illnesses.
Main duties of the job
- 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
About us
The surgery is a purpose built, modern building set in the friendly seaside town of Felixstowe.
The team at the surgery are ambitious and forward thinking and are very welcoming. It is a supportive atmosphere and we encourage internal upskilling.
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience - depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
29769-2
Job locations
Grove Rd,
Felixstowe
Essex
IP11 9GA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant nursing degree.
- Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within primary care
- Maintain NMC registration and adhere to the code of conduct
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development
- Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other staff
- Stay up to date with clinical guidelines and best practice
- Knowledge of SystmOne desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant nursing degree.
- Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within primary care
- Maintain NMC registration and adhere to the code of conduct
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development
- Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other staff
- Stay up to date with clinical guidelines and best practice
- Knowledge of SystmOne desirable
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
Primary Care Careers
Address
Grove Rd,
Felixstowe
Essex
IP11 9GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Grove Rd,
Felixstowe
Essex
IP11 9GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)