Job summary As a Practice Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering primary care services to our diverse patient population. You will work autonomously while being fully supported by a well-established team. Your responsibilities will include: Chronic disease management, particularly respiratory Childhood and adult immunisations Wound care and dressings Health promotion and patient education Cervical cytology screening We value flexibility, and whilst we're looking for 20-25 hours per week, we ask for some adaptability to allow for training, holiday cover, and occasional other colleague absences. Main duties of the job Provide general and specific health assessment and screening to the practice population, with referral to general practitioners as necessary. Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols. Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security. Assist with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care. About us Haven Health is a high-achieving, forward-thinking practice that fosters a positive and inclusive workplace. We are a teaching and training practice, committed to professional development and continuous learning. Our clinical team includes: GP Partners and Salaried GPs Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) A dedicated Medicines Management Team (Pharmacists and Technicians) A Home Visiting Paramedic Team What We Offer A welcoming and supportive team environment Opportunities for career development and further training A competitive salary The option to join the NHS pension scheme A host of high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes Free staff parking We're within easy access of Ipswich being just 20mins away minutes away by car We are part of Suffolk Primary Care, a group of seven GP practices across Suffolk, offering extensive support and networking opportunities. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0267-25-0002 Job locations Grange Farm Avenue Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 2XD Job description Job responsibilities To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list, including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post holder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties undertaken and required. The post holder will work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.Providing care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor. To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including: Cervical cytology screening Chronic disease management particularly respiratory Childhood and adult immunisations Wound care and dressings Contraception advice and pill checks Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar Immunisations and Baby Immunisations Health promotion and patient education Job description Job responsibilities To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list, including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post holder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties undertaken and required. The post holder will work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.Providing care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor. To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including: Cervical cytology screening Chronic disease management particularly respiratory Childhood and adult immunisations Wound care and dressings Contraception advice and pill checks Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar Immunisations and Baby Immunisations Health promotion and patient education Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within a nursing team within Primary Care Qualifications Essential Asthma/Respiratory Diploma qualification or equivalent. Experience of working within Primary Care Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within a nursing team within Primary Care Qualifications Essential Asthma/Respiratory Diploma qualification or equivalent. Experience of working within Primary 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 Haven Health Address Grange Farm Avenue Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 2XD Employer's website https://www.havenhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)