About this role
Job summary
You will be expected to provide high-quality nursing care to patients within a GP surgery setting, supporting health promotion, chronic disease management, and treatment of minor illnesses.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
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 Patient Care
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) Administrative Duties
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 Infection Control & Safety
Follow infection prevention and control procedures Ensure safe storage and handling of vaccines and medications Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment
Professional Responsibilities
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
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be part of a strong, well supported nursing team who work incredibly hard to support the patients with their long term conditions. You will be responsible for seeing patients for routine reviews, cervical screening, vaccinations, health checks, provide advice on disease prevention along with administration duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
You MUST be a qualified Nurse and worked in Primary Care previously.
Desirable
Knowledge of SystmOne
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 The Grove Medical Centre
Address Grove Road
Felixstowe
IP11 9GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.grovemcfelixstowe.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)