We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity for a Lead Practice Nurse to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality patient care whilst leading and supporting our dedicated primary care nursing team.
We’re looking for someone with a passion for healthcare, strong general practice experience, and the ability to inspire and guide the team to excellence.
It is a chance to make a real impact in a supportive and collaborative environment working across our four sites and clinical Hub. If you’re looking for a role where you can thrive professionally, make a difference, and lead a team, we’d love to hear from you!
What’s the role?
- You will lead, manage and deliver a range of practice nursing services and be accountable for the nursing team on a day-to‑day basis
- You’ll foster a learning environment, supporting the training and development of the nursing team
- You’ll lead on ensuring the nursing services are compliant with CQC and other regulatory authority’s requirements
- You’ll champion and lead quality improvement initiatives within the nursing service
The Unity Practice is run by Suffolk GP Federation CIC, a not‑for‑profit community interest company.
Contract
This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday based across the Unity sites: Haverhill, Long Melford, Lavenham and Glemsford. Travel between sites will be necessary.
Is it for me?
We will make sure you are fully inducted. It’s important to us that you feel safe and supported in your role.
- You’ll need to be a registered nurse, with valid NMC registration and evidence of up‑date practice
- You’ll need proven experience of working in primary care
- You will need experience in managing a team.
What we can offer you:
- Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard
- A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that ‘get it’
- Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and ‘no wait’ responses
- A commitment to personal development, training and leadership opportunities, with service‑managed training budgets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service cover
- Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
- Blue light card employer – Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street
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Lead Nurse – Unity Healthcare employer: Suffolk GP Federation
As a not-for-profit community interest company, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises work-life balance while delivering essential healthcare services across Suffolk. Our commitment to employee development is evident through mentorship opportunities, competitive salaries, and a strong focus on continuous learning, ensuring that our team members are well-equipped to thrive in their roles and contribute meaningfully to patient care. Join us to be part of an innovative team where your voice is valued, and you can make a real difference in the community.
