Lead Nurse - Unity Healthcare

Job summary

You will lead, manage and deliver a range of practice nursing services and be accountable for the nursing team on a day-to-day basis

You'll foster a learning environment, supporting the training and development of the nursing team

You'll lead on ensuring the nursing services are compliant with CQC and other regulatory authoritys requirements

You'll champion and lead quality improvement initiatives within the nursing service

The Unity Practice is run by Suffolk GP Federation CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company.

Main duties of the job

You'll need to be a registered nurse, with valid NMC registration and evidence of up-to-date practice

You'll need proven experience of working in primary care

You will need experience in managing a team.

We will make sure you are fully inducted. Its important to us that you feel safe and supported in your role.

About us

Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

Details

• Date posted: 07 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 27966
• Job locations: Across all Unity sites, Haverhill, CB9 8LU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

We are excited to announce an exciting opportunity for a Lead Practice Nurse to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality patient care whilst leading and supporting our dedicated primary care nursing team.

We're looking for someone with a passion for healthcare, strong general practice experience, and the ability to inspire and guide the team to excellence.

It is a chance to make a real impact in a supportive and collaborative environment working across our four sites and clinical Hub. If you're looking for a role where you can thrive professionally, make a difference, and lead a team, we'd love to hear from you!

Contract

This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday based across the Unity sites: Haverhill, Long Melford, Lavenham and Glemsford. Travel between sites will be necessary.

What we can offer you:

Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard

A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it

Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses

A commitment to personal development, training and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets

Cycle to work scheme

Death in service cover

Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking

Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).