About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated qualified Health Care Assistant / Nursing Associate to join our team.
You will be joining a well-established successful nursing team of 2 ACPs, 1 trainee ACP, 2 very experienced Practice Nurses, 1 healthcare assistants who work in conjunction with a great wider team of clinicians, a very supportive management team, as well as administrative function.
Main duties of the job
The applicant must be a qualified HCA/ Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register and must have the Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification.
The ideal candidate would work 25 hours per week ideally Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, but there is some flexibility around this.
You will provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the Doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.
The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by a HCA/Nursing Associate working in General Practice, including health promotion, room checks (infection control duties).
About us
We have 6 strong GP team which also includes 2 ACPs, 1 trainee ACPs,3 Practice nurses, Practice Pharmacist and Health Care Assistant who work closely to deliver care to our 10,500+ patient population. Our premises also house Community mental health and Social prescribing clinics. We practise from purpose-built premises with easy access to Manchester city centre and the North West motorway network. As an established training practice, we are proud to have trained Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Foundation year doctors and GPST trainees.
Closing date: 8th of October 2026
Band 3/4 depending on experience
We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community.
Job description Job responsibilities
To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, BMI and lifestyle advice, as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs. To support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental), smoking cessation services. Support the Practice Nurse with the management of patients with long-term conditions/chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centred approach. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Practice Nurse GP or other member of the Primary HealthCare Team. Be able to undertake baseline observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, spirometry, blood glucose levels, diabetic feet check, participate in screening programmes and Annual Reviews for example in patients with Learning Disabilities Perform cervical smear screening on completion of additional training as guidance RCN Position Statement on Registered Nursing Associates (RNAs) training in cervical sample taking. Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC standards e.g. via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions. Following agreed protocols with referral to Practice Nurse or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning, development implementation and evaluation of programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being. Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new patient medicals and NHS health checks. Document consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guideline Ensure awareness of statuary and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect. Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained. To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidenced based care of an allocated group of patients. Be an accountable professional who is responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of proficiency and recognise and work within the limits of their competency. To work as part of multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently. To deliver quality care to patients and to work effectively within the nursing team. To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification Essential Ability to provide quality care Good interpersonal and communication skills 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.
Desirable
Excellent IT skills
Experience Essential
Experience Essential Experience of working within a nursing team Experience of working in a GP practice.
Desirable
Primary care experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 THE LAKES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address 21 Chorley Road
Swinton
Manchester
M27 4AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thelakesmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)