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The post holder is responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to the practice population. Supported by senior nurses within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. There will be a requirement to undertake home visits and other delegated duties appropriate to the post.
Main duties of the job
(30 hours per week)
It is important that all members of practice staff are flexible and prepared to adapt and take on additional duties or to relinquish existing duties in order to maintain efficient running of the practice. The Board of Partners reserves the right to reasonably redistribute duties and functions from time to time based on service needs and the existing skills of the post holder.
About us
Beccles Medical Centre is an established GP surgery, in the Suffolk market-town of Beccles. The Practice has a list size of approximately 20,000 patients. We have 5 Partners, and just over 100 additional staff. We are a GP Training practice and also host other students studying at the nearby University of East Anglia. We work very closely with our PCN. Our mission is to provide high quality healthcare with respect and compassion, ensuring that the patients are at the heart of everything we do
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23.70 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A
Job locations
St. Marys Road
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9NX
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Health Promotion: support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and encourage principles of self-care. Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being
Long Term Conditions: implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition. Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
Urgent/Emergency Situations: prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Medication: provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication
Family Planning: support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs
Cervical cytology: support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations
Mental Health: recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework [NSF] for Mental Health
Immunisations/Vaccinations: implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Travel: advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad
Ear Care: promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
Dressings and suture removal: assess and care for patients requiring removal of sutures and dressing of wounds
Minor Injuries: assess and care for patients presenting with a minor injury, seeking advice from the Urgent Care Team and referring on as necessary
Full job descriptions attached.
* Please Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable Candidate is found.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Health Promotion: support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and encourage principles of self-care. Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being
Long Term Conditions: implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition. Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
Urgent/Emergency Situations: prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Medication: provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication
Family Planning: support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs
Cervical cytology: support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations
Mental Health: recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework [NSF] for Mental Health
Immunisations/Vaccinations: implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Travel: advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad
Ear Care: promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
Dressings and suture removal: assess and care for patients requiring removal of sutures and dressing of wounds
Minor Injuries: assess and care for patients presenting with a minor injury, seeking advice from the Urgent Care Team and referring on as necessary
Full job descriptions attached.
* Please Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable Candidate is found.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Essential
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills written and oral
* Time management, prioritisation and the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
* Aware of the accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
* Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
* Knowledge of PGDs and associated policy
Desirable
* Knowledge of the needs of patients with long-term conditions
* Knowledge of health promotion strategies
* Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
* Awareness of local and national health policy
* Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
* Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
Experience
Essential
* At least 1 year recent primary and/or community nursing experience
* Management of long term conditions
* Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
Desirable
* Experience of using SystmOne
* Previous general practice experience
* Experience of using EMIS Web
Qualifications
Essential
* Current NMC registration
* Relevant nursing / health degree
Desirable
* Evidence of recent CPD
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Essential
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills written and oral
* Time management, prioritisation and the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
* Aware of the accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
* Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
* Knowledge of PGDs and associated policy
Desirable
* Knowledge of the needs of patients with long-term conditions
* Knowledge of health promotion strategies
* Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
* Awareness of local and national health policy
* Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
* Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
Experience
Essential
* At least 1 year recent primary and/or community nursing experience
* Management of long term conditions
* Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
Desirable
* Experience of using SystmOne
* Previous general practice experience
* Experience of using EMIS Web
Qualifications
Essential
* Current NMC registration
* Relevant nursing / health degree
Desirable
* Evidence of recent CPD
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
Beccles Medical Centre
Address
St. Marys Road
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9NX
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Employer details
Employer name
Beccles Medical Centre
Address
St. Marys Road
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9NX
Employer's website
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