Practice Nurse, Ipswich

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse to join a highly regarded, friendly, and forward-thinking GP surgery in the Ipswich area. The practice is extremely well respected locally, with outstanding staff retention, a supportive team culture, and a genuine focus on work–life balance.

You’ll be working in a modern, purpose-built practice serving a semi-rural population with a strong sense of community. The team is well structured, easy-going, and highly collaborative, including GPs, ANPs, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Paramedics, First Contact Physios, and a large supportive admin team.

The practice is organised, stable, and flexible with working patterns, offering an excellent environment for a Practice Nurse with experience in treatment room work and long-term conditions (Diabetes and Respiratory). Funded training and professional development are fully supported.

Salary – Competitive, dependent on experience + NHS Pension + 5 weeks AL (pro rata, rising to 6 weeks after 5 years)

Location – Ipswich (easily commutable from Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds)

The Surgery –

• Forward-thinking, single-site GP practice
• Patient list size around 14,000
• CQC Rated: GOOD
• Purpose-built building with ample on-site parking
• Semi-rural community, serving surrounding villages
• Friendly, laidback team culture with strong communication and regular check-ins
• Exceptional workload management – paperwork reduced by approximately 80%
• Outstanding staff retention – leavers typically only due to retirement or relocation
• SystmOne (Ardens templates)
• Supportive MDT including:
   – GP Partners and Salaried GPs
   – ANPs and Paramedics
   – Practice Nurses, HCAs, Phlebotomists
   – Clinical Pharmacists
   – Mental Health team, Counsellor, Physiotherapy
   – On-site dispensary team

Your Role –

• Practice Nurse – varied and engaging clinical role
• Required days: Monday (10:00–20:00), Tuesday (08:30–18:30), Wednesday (08:30–18:30)
• One Saturday per month as part of extended hours (09:00 – 12:00)
• Mix of treatment room duties and long-term condition management (Diabetes & Respiratory)
• Working with patients of all ages
• No home visits
• Own consulting room provided
• Supported by an experienced, multi-disciplinary team
• Funded training and opportunities to develop specialist interests
• Personality fit: Easy-going, team-focused, and collaborative

The Benefits –

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• NHS Pension
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata), rising to 6 weeks after 5 years
• Study leave
• Maternity/paternity leave – standard
• Practice pays relevant fees where appropriate
• Funded CPD and development
• Flexible, supportive environment with a genuine focus on staff wellbeing
• Brilliant team culture and excellent long-term stability

Next Steps:

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