Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience of working within primary care
- Experience
Maintain NMC registration and adhere to the code of conduct
- Experience
Participate in ongoing training and professional development
- Experience
Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other staff
- Experience
Stay up to date with clinical guidelines and best practice
- Experience
Knowledge of SystmOne desirable
- Qualifications
A relevant nursing degree.
- Qualifications
Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
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: 19 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 29769-3
- Job locations: Grove Rd,, Felixstowe, Essex, IP11 9GA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Practice Nurse with Primary Care Careers in Felixstowe, England. It is listed as a Practice nurse role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Nov 2026.
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