About this role
Job summary
Siam Surgery is looking to recruit a nursing associate, and would consider experienced or newly qualified, to support our clinical nursing team and improve our patient services within our practice. This role is offered on apart-time basis, for 32 hours per week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We are a well-established, friendly and supportive practice who are looking to welcome a nursing associate into our team. We are forward-thinking and work hard to future proof our success so we are willing to wait for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
- To support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care, in a holistic and proactive manner, to patients registered at the practice, as part of the general practice nursing team and under the guidance of a registered general nurse.
- To maintain a high professional standard of nursing care, in adherence to all practice protocols, policies and guidelines, as well as to provide nursing assistance to the GPs and other members of the primary healthcare team.
- To demonstrate flexibility, in line with the present atmosphere for change within the health service delivery.
- To work within your own level of competency, and expanding the role in accordance with practice requirements and own scope of practice.
About us
Siam Surgery is a semi-rural GMS practice which provides a high level of care to approximately 13,500 patients in Sudbury, Suffolk and its surrounding villages.
The practice
- Stable partnership of 3 GPs supported by a dedicated team including a salaried GP, 5 ANP/NPs & a strong nursing team
- Part of a 4-practice PCN, with an excellent team of multidisciplinary staff integrated into the practice including clinical pharmacists, first contact physiotherapists, social prescribers & care coordinators
- Large multi skilled non-clinical team
- Rated good in all areas by CQC (full inspection September 2025)
- High QOF achievement
- Good reputation & high level of patient satisfaction
- Excellent staff retention
We are a practice who listens to and respects the needs of our patients and staff. We are supportive of personal development and actively recognise the importance of a work life balance. There is an emphasis on teamwork and we enjoy a relaxed and informal working environment. We are always keen to embrace new ideas and learning opportunities.
We offer
- NHS pension scheme,a defined benefits scheme
- Annual leave: minimum 33 days FTE, with enhancements for long service
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing associate degree or foundation degree
- NMC registration
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
Church Field Road
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 2DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)