About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Associate to join our busy team. You will work within the GP practice team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to the registered practice population. The role supports GPs and Practice Nurses.
Main duties of the job
You will help to deliver both planned and reactive care, health promotion, and chronic disease management, helping improve patient outcomes in the community.
You will also undertake clinical and administrative duties helping to maintain accurate patient records.
About us
Glenlyn Medical Centre is a large general practice serving the communities of East Molesey and Thames Ditton. We have a large patient list of ever increasing diversity and complexity. The workforce is equally diverse, with a large multi-disciplinary clinical team.
We provide support and staff to manage and undertake a wide variety of community services and locality-wide support services.
Job description Job responsibilities
Role Purpose
The NMC Registered Nursing Associate will work within the GP practice team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to the registered practice population. The role supports GPs and Practice Nurses in delivering both planned and reactive care, health promotion, and chronic disease management, helping improve patient outcomes in the community.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Undertake routine clinical tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or GP:
Measuring and recording vital signs (BP, pulse, respiration, temperature)Phlebotomy (blood taking)ECG recordingsUrinalysisWound care and simple dressingsRemoval of sutures/clips
Administer vaccinations and immunisations (if trained and competent).
Support long-term condition management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD).
Assist with cervical screening (where appropriately trained).
Assist with Childhood Immunisation Programmes (where appropriately trained).
Patient Care & Health Promotion
Provide advice on general health, wellbeing, and lifestyle changes (e.g., smoking cessation, weight management).
Support national health programmes such as NHS Health Checks.
Assist in screening and recall systems for chronic disease reviews.
Promote patient independence and self-management
Supporting the Practice Team
Work collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs, and administrative staff.
Support effective patient flow within clinics.
Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment.
Assist in infection control and stock management.
Administrative & Record-Keeping
Accurately record patient information using clinical systems.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate patient records.
Follow practice protocols, guidelines, and confidentiality policies (GDPR).
Patient Safety & Governance
Work within scope of practice and escalate concerns where appropriate.
Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures.
Participate in audits, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities.
Report incidents, safeguarding concerns, and risks.
Skills & Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Good organisational and time management skills
Competence in clinical procedures relevant to primary care
IT literacy (clinical systems and Microsoft Office)
Qualifications & Requirements
Nursing Associate Foundation Degree (Level 5)
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Experience working in a healthcare setting (primary care desirable)
Evidence of continuing professional development
Working Environment
Based in a GP practice
Monday-Friday working with occasional extended hours clinics
Interaction with a wide range of patients across all age groups
Career Development
Opportunities to expand clinical skills in primary care
Potential progression to Registered Nurse training
Development into specialist roles (e.g., chronic disease management, immunisations)
Additional Duties
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Managing Director or leadership team.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to perform basic clinical procedures (e.g. phlebotomy, observations); Understanding of infection prevention and control; Good IT skills (e.g. EMIS SystmOne or similar systems); Knowledge of patient confidentiality and safeguarding
Desirable
Experience working in a GP practice or primary care Experience in chronic disease management Immunisation and vaccination training Experience supporting health promotion programmes
Personal Attributes Essential
Compassionate and caring approach; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Organised and able to prioritise workload.
Qualifications Essential
Nursing Associate Foundation Degree (Level 5); Current registration as a Nursing Associate
Experience Essential
Working in a healthcare setting; Providing direct patient care
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 Glenlyn Medical Centre
Address 115 Molesey Park Road
East Molesey
Surrey
KT8 0JX
Employer's website https://www.glenlynmedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)