NMC Registered Nurse Associate

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 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

• 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

Qualifications

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree (Level 5)
• Current registration as a Nursing Associate

Experience

• Working in a healthcare setting

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.