Lead Nurse - Unity Healthcare
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Suffolk GP Federation CIC Lead Nurse - Unity Healthcare
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
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 authoritys 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.
Main duties of the job
You'll need to be a registered nurse, with valid NMC registration and evidence of up-to-date practice
You'll need proven experience of working in primary care
You will need experience in managing a team.
We will make sure you are fully inducted. Its important to us that you feel safe and supported in your role.
About us
Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
27966
Job locations
Across all Unity sites
Haverhill
CB9 8LU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are excited to announce an exciting 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!
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.
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
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are excited to announce an exciting 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!
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.
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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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
Suffolk GP Federation CIC
Address
Across all Unity sites
Haverhill
CB9 8LU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Suffolk GP Federation CIC
Address
Across all Unity sites
Haverhill
CB9 8LU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
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Recruitment Team
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
27966
Job locations
Across all Unity sites
Haverhill
CB9 8LU
United Kingdom
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