Primary Care Careers

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 27 April 2026

Job summary

Are you a passionate practice nurse looking for a rewarding role in a supportive primary care environment? Do you enjoy building relationships with patients while delivering high-quality care?

If so, wed love to hear from you!

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate nurse to join our team, providing a wide range of nursing services to our practice population. You will work both independently and collaboratively with GP's and the wider clinical team, helping patients stay healthy and well.

This is a maternity cover position (6-8 months) with the potential to become permanent. Hours 28.5 hours per week.

Monday: 8.00am 4.30pm, 7.5 hours

Tuesday: 8.30am 5pm, 8 hours

Wednesday: 8.30am 5pm, 8 hours

Friday: 8.30am 1.30pm, 5 hours

Main duties of the job

  • Immunisations (including Baby Immunisations)
  • Cervical screening (smears)
  • Contraception advice and pill checks
  • Spirometry testing
  • Diabetes management (Warwick Diploma or similar desirable)
  • Treatment room duties
  • Chronic disease managementwith a particular focus on respiratory care
  • Working within established practice protocols and clinical guidelines
  • Provide direct nursing care to patients within your professional competence, without the need for referral from another senior nurse or doctor.
  • Carry out health assessments and screening in line with agreed protocols.
  • Offer advice and support on general health and minor ailments, referring to GPs where appropriate
  • Deliver nursing treatments independently or alongside GPs
  • Maintain accurate and efficient clinical records to support patient safety and continuity of care
  • Contribute to the development of practice procedures and service improvements

About us

Benefits of Working with SPC

  • NHS Pension Scheme:Defined benefits scheme, Life insurance, Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions Ill health benefits, 23.7% employer contribution
  • Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check, Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover.Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)
  • Flexible Working Arrangements.
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters
  • Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
  • High street discounts via our online portal
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.64 to £23.64 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29517

Job locations

Combs Lane

Combs Ford

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 2SY


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

  • Have experience or interest in respiratory disease management (Asthma/COPD)
  • Be confident working independently and within a multidisciplinary team
  • Be passionate about providing high-quality patient care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • Have experience or interest in respiratory disease management (Asthma/COPD)
  • Be confident working independently and within a multidisciplinary team
  • Be passionate about providing high-quality patient 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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Combs Lane

Combs Ford

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 2SY


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Combs Lane

Combs Ford

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 2SY


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Combs Ford Surgery

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.64 to £23.64 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29517

Job locations

Combs Lane

Combs Ford

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 2SY


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