Locum Practice Nurse

Job Summary

Embrace Medical Centre in Ipswich is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a locum practice nurse to join our friendly and expanding team for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role can be arranged at full or part‑time, with days and hours discussed s is a fantastic chance to work within a supportive, forward‑thinking environment where high‑quality patient care is at the heart of what we do.

We are seeking an experienced practice nurse to contribute to our ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding primary health care to our patient population.

• Providing clinical care in the treatment room, including wound care, injections, and immunisations.
• Supporting the management of long‑term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension.
• Performing routine health checks, screenings, and vaccinations.
• Working collaboratively with the lead practice nurse, GPs, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of primary care services in response to increasing demand.

This position will involve working arrangements across Embrace Medical Centre and Martlesham Heath Surgery. Both practices are operated by the same GP Partners and Management Team and are located approximately 2 miles apart (around a 5‑10 minute drive depending on traffic), ensuring close collaboration and easy access between sites.

We are a small but passionate and close‑knit surgery located in Kesgrave, surrounded by affluent and prosperous areas on the outskirts of Ipswich. Our staff and patients are held with the utmost importance and we strive daily to look after them to the highest possible standard. All staff from clinical to non‑clinical are offered a well‑balanced workload and have full access to a supportive team both in and out of their specialist area.

Embrace Medical Centre itself is a practice using the Systm One clinical system. We are pleased to announce our connection with the new Wolsey PCN, a collaboration between a select number of GP practices within the local area.

Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1JF

Fixed term – 12 months. Full‑time or part‑time.

Depends on experience.

29288‑1

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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Primary Care Careers, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1JF
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