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Reference: 2384132
Job summary
****Please only apply if you have practice nurse experience****
Orchard Medical Practice is currently looking for an experienced part-time practice nurse. We are a well-regarded high achieving town centre practice. We believe in supporting and maintaining a good work/life balance for our staff.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced practice nurse with excellent knowledge and experience in the following areas:
Diabetes,Asthma,COPD,Immunisations and injections,Mental Health physical review,Contraception, Cervical smears, Wound care, CHD checks. This list is not exhaustive and may include other health checks.
About us
We are a high achieving well regarded practice. The clinical team includes:
2 Nurse Practitioners
3 Clinical Pharmacist
4 Visiting paramedic
First Contact Practitioner (Physio)
2 Practice Nurses
2 Nursing Associate
2 HCAs
Benefits of working at Orchard Medical Practice
Excellent rates of pay
Relaxed friendly team
Excellent administrative support
Flexibility with working pattern
Weekly clinical meetings
On-site parking
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0628-26-0010
Job locations
Orchard Street
Ipswich
IP4 2PZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. Supported by the GPs within the practice, they will recognise and work within their own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC. The post holder will make an assessment of the patients needs and act upon their assessment. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultations, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. They will act collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients by providing quality evidence based care. They will support the delivery of policy and procedures and will be responsible for maintaining a personal development plan.
The post holder willhave a responsibility to support the practice in achieving its targets for, chronic disease management, public health initiatives, LES, DES and QOF. It is essential that you ensure patients health checks and records are up to date at all times. Where patients are requiring periodic checks for chronic disease you are required to carry out those checks and to ensure that any other checks which are due within a short timescale are also carried out so as to improve lean working within practice and improve patient experience, by reducing number of times they have to come to the surgery
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. Supported by the GPs within the practice, they will recognise and work within their own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC. The post holder will make an assessment of the patients needs and act upon their assessment. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultations, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. They will act collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients by providing quality evidence based care. They will support the delivery of policy and procedures and will be responsible for maintaining a personal development plan.
The post holder willhave a responsibility to support the practice in achieving its targets for, chronic disease management, public health initiatives, LES, DES and QOF. It is essential that you ensure patients health checks and records are up to date at all times. Where patients are requiring periodic checks for chronic disease you are required to carry out those checks and to ensure that any other checks which are due within a short timescale are also carried out so as to improve lean working within practice and improve patient experience, by reducing number of times they have to come to the surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified registered nurse with experience in the following:
- Diabetes
- COPD
- Asthma
- Immunisations
- Contraception
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in Primary Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified registered nurse with experience in the following:
- Diabetes
- COPD
- Asthma
- Immunisations
- Contraception
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in Primary Care
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
Orchard Medical Practice
Address
Orchard Street
Ipswich
IP4 2PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.orchardmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Orchard Medical Practice
Address
Orchard Street
Ipswich
IP4 2PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.orchardmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)