NMC Registered Nurse Associate in Esher

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Duties:
• Measuring and recording vital signs (BP, pulse, respiration, temperature)
• Phlebotomy (blood taking)
• ECG recordings
• Urinalysis
• Wound care and simple dressings
• Removal 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 elevate 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 wider 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.

Knowledge and Skills:

• 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
• 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:

• 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

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.