PCN Nurse Associate

DHC is a successful GP Federation committed to supporting GP services throughout Surrey. We currently have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Nurse Associate to join our successful clinical team at Brockwood Medical Practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong enthusiasm for working in primary care and possess outstanding clinical skills.

Main duties of the job:

The Nurse Associate will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within the primary care setting. The role focuses on delivering chronic disease management, preventive health services, health promotion, and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the practice population. The successful candidate will be part of the friendly team at Brockwood Medical Practice and will receive appropriate training, support and supervision. They will assist with education and support of other healthcare professionals as appropriate.

About us:

DHC (Dorking Healthcare) has grown out of a collaboration of Dorking GP practices to become an NHS provider organisation that serves the population of Surrey. Our services cover primary care, community health, outpatient services (including diagnostics and procedures) and mental health (Talking Therapies). With a strong, shared vision, we have been able to raise standards and bring about real change in the way NHS services are managed locally. DHC is a flexible and forward-thinking employer, we offer competitive benefits:

• Membership of the NHS pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Some of our sites have free on-site parking (subject to availability)

We aim to be an employer of choice and conduct annual staff satisfaction surveys. DHC actively encourages and promotes diversity, ensures all voices are heard and included and is committed to equal opportunities for all.

Job responsibilities:

Job Purpose:

The Nursing Associate is a member of the primary care nursing team who works under the direction of Registered Nurses and GPs to deliver high quality, compassionate, and patient-centred care. The role bridges the gap between Healthcare Assistants and Registered Nurses, supporting clinical workstreams, long-term condition management, health promotion, and routine patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Responsibilities: Carry out a wide range of delegated clinical duties within the scope of practice, including:

• Wound care and dressings
• Basic health checks (e.g., blood pressure, BMI, pulse)
• ECG recording
• Urinalysis and simple diagnostic tests
• NHS Health Checks (within competency)

• Blood pressure reviews
• Diabetes recall and structured assessments

• COVID-19 (dependent on training)
• Routine adult immunisations

Professional Practice & Governance:

• Work within the NMC Code and the Nursing Associate Standards of Proficiency.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records using practice clinical systems (EMIS/SystmOne).
• Follow practice policies on safeguarding, infection prevention, medicines management, and cold chain protocols.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement activities, and significant event reviews.

Team Working:

• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, GPs, HCAs, pharmacists, paramedic practitioners, and the wider MDT.
• Escalate concerns, abnormal findings, or deteriorating patients promptly to a senior clinician.
• Contribute to practice meetings, planning, and service development.

Personal & Professional Development:

• Maintain NMC registration and complete annual CPD/revalidation requirements.
• Engage in mandatory training and clinical upskilling.
• Work towards developing competencies for enhanced tasks where agreed (e.g., long-term condition management clinics, cervical cytology).

General Duties:

• Maintain high standards of infection control and cleanliness.
• Ensure patient dignity, privacy, and respect at all times.
• Participate in safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults.
• Support practice initiatives such as QOF, IIF, enhanced services, and vaccination campaigns.

Person Specification:

Experience:

• Competency in basic clinical observations, wound care, phlebotomy, and health checks.
• Experience in a community, primary care, or acute care setting.
• Experience using SystmOne.

Qualifications:

• NMC registration as a Nursing Associate.
• Additional clinical training (e.g., vaccinations, chronic disease modules, ECGs).
• Mentor/assessor training (for supervising trainees/apprentices).

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Safe, patient-centred clinical practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently within scope and as part of a team.
• Organised and able to prioritise workload.
• Compassionate and professional manner.
• Willingness to learn and develop further 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.