Peel House Medical Practice in Accrington needs a Nurse Associate to join its general practice team. The post centres on clinical work for a practice of around 18,500 patients, covering observations, sampling, wound care, vaccinations and long-term condition support. The role sits within a multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, pharmacists and advanced nurse practitioners, with home visits for housebound patients included. Fit depends on NMC registration as a nursing associate and prior experience in primary care.
What the job involves
- Record clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, weight, BMI and urinalysis
- Perform venepuncture, capillary blood sampling and other diagnostic procedures
- Carry out ECGs
- Deliver wound care, including dressings, suture removal and basic wound assessment
- Administer injections as delegated and within scope of practice
- Support chronic disease reviews and monitoring for conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes and hypertension, under supervision
- Support patients with long-term conditions, including complex needs such as dementia and mental health conditions
- Undertake NHS Health Checks
- Carry out cervical cytology
- Administer vaccinations and immunisations under PGDs or PSDs, including childhood immunisations
- Undertake home visits for housebound patients for annual reviews, vaccinations and monitoring as delegated
- Recognise and respond to deteriorating patients and safeguarding concerns
What's required
Qualifications
- Two-year Foundation Degree from an NMC-approved provider, meeting the standards of proficiency
Registration & licences
- Registered nursing associate on the NMC register
Experience
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
What's offered
- Continuing professional development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
