About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Nurse Associate to join our friendly and progressive team at Church Lane Surgery. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering personalised, high-quality care within the heart of the local community.
Main duties of the job
You will be a team player, willing to learn, and looking for a fresh and rewarding challenge. You will receive ongoing personal development and training opportunities in our high achieving and supportive environment.
The Nurse Associate will support the clinical team in delivering care across a wide range of services within the GP practice/PCN. Under the supervision of registered nurses and GPs, you will play a key role in health promotion, disease prevention, and delivering patient-centred care.
About us
We are a rural practice, with over 13,000 patients, working from a modern purpose-built premises.
We are also a training practice with a wide multidisciplinary team including first contact physiotherapists, a PCN pharmacy team, Health & Wellbeing Coach, Social Prescriber, Mental Health Practitioner, and an in-house dispensary.
Job description Job responsibilities
Responsibilities: This is not an exhaustive list
Support chronic disease management clinics e.g. asthma, diabetes, hypertension
Perform clinical observations, wound care, phlebotomy, ECGs and health checks
Administer vaccinations and immunisations in line with national guidance
Support cervical screening
Promote self-care and healthy lifestyle choices through patient education
Maintain accurate, timely documentation and contribute to care planning
Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives across the PCN
Work collaboratively with the wider MDT to ensure high standards of care
Cervical Screening (if trained)
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered with the NMC as a Nurse Associate Completion of a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Strong communication, interpersonal and clinical skills Ability to work both independently and within a team Passion for delivering holistic, person-centred care Experience in a primary care or community setting
Desirable
Training or experience in chronic disease management Cervical screening (smear) trained and accredited Familiarity with SystmOne
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 Church Lane Surgery
Address Church Lane
Boroughbridge
York
YO51 9BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.churchlanesurgery.com (Opens in a new tab)