Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Nurse Associate to join us at a busy surgery in Rochdale. Mark Street Surgery is a forward-thinking and well-respected teaching and training practice. You would be joining our exceptionally hard-working team and be at the heart of service delivery. Ideally, you will have at some experience in general practice or a primary care environment. As an innovative, forward-thinking, and entrepreneurial Practice, we keep high levels of job satisfaction and professional development at the heart of what we do.

Main duties of the job
Working under the direct supervision of your Clinical Lead and alongside the Practice Nurse Team, in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Nurse Associate will assist the Practice Clinical Team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

This includes a number of clinical roles, including phlebotomy, health checks, assisting with Chronic Disease Management (LTC), minor surgery, contraception clinics, cytology and immunisations.

About us
With a registered list size of 10,200 + patients in an area of high deprivation, we see a range of complex, stimulating and challenging presentations with high levels of demand - managed, coordinated and processed by a highly skilled, inspirational and motivated team of professionals. This position will be pivotal to supporting the practice with its mission to provide a level of service that we would want our own families to receive.

Job responsibilities

• Undertake phlebotomy and obtain appropriate clinical samples.
• Carry out NHS Health Checks and other routine health checks.
• Undertake blood pressure checks, height, weight, BMI and other routine clinical observations.
• Support the clinical team with Chronic Disease Management and Long-Term Condition (LTC) reviews.
• Assist with minor surgery procedures and clinics.
• Support the delivery of contraception and pill check clinics, within scope of practice and competency.
• Undertake cytology, where appropriately trained and competent.
• Administer immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with relevant training, competency and practice protocols.
• Provide health promotion, lifestyle and preventative healthcare advice to patients.
• Recognise changes or concerns regarding a patients condition and escalate these appropriately to a registered clinician.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Ensure clinical rooms, equipment and stock are appropriately maintained and replenished.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in training, competency assessments and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all Practice policies and procedures.
• Undertake other appropriate duties within the scope of the Nurse Associate role, as required by the Practice.

Qualifications
Essential

• Nurse Associate foundation degree
• NMC registration

Desirable

• Experience of working in general practice
• Driving licence

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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.