Job summaryNewhall Surgery is looking for a part-time (30 hours) dynamic and motivated Nursing Associate to join our friendly Nursing Team. (Start date November 2026). The successful candidate will have previous experience of working within Primary Care as a Nursing Associate preferably with a working knowledge and experience of NHS Health Checks, ECGs, blood pressures, phlebotomy, foot checks, urine analysis, spirometry, ear syringing, cervical cytology, wound care, general health and lifestyle advice, long term conditions, vaccinations, injections and immunisations.
Do you have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills? Would you like to be part of a friendly forward thinking team? If so, this position could be for you ................
Main duties of the jobThis is a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months to cover maternity leave within our Nursing team which includes an Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Nurse Manager, a Practice Nurse, 2 Nursing Associates, a GP Assistant and a Health Care Assistant and is supported by our GP Partners, Management Team and other clinicians.
The Practice embraces change, welcomes new ideas and encourages progression and growth. Newhall Surgery wishes to continue to provide an excellent service for our growing patient population.
The attached job description and person specification outlines the main responsibilities of the position.
Closing date: 20 September 2026.
About usNewhall Surgery has a list size of approximately 11,400 patients. We have an active Patient Participation Group and endeavour to liaise well within the local community. We are active on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and have good patient reviews.
Our clinical staff consists of 3 GP Partners, 1 Nurse Partner, 6 GPs, GP Registrars, Foundation Year 2 Doctors plus a dedicated Nursing Team, Pharmacy Team and 2 Patient Care Coordinators.
We also have committed administrative, secretarial and care navigation members, plus our dedicated and professional Management Team which consists of a Business Manager, Practice Manager, Patient Services Team Leader and two Management Assistants.
We are a friendly Practice who believe that communication, team working, well-being and learning are vital to the success of our organisation. We have two formal 'get togethers' per year with other socials to help support our internal communication processes and the feeling of 'family' within the organisation, plus monthly training events.
The Partners are very supportive of staff and place a high value on their well-being, learning and development.
We are proud to have been awarded a rating of 'Good' at our recent CQC Inspection.
DetailsDate posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A5049-26-0007
Job locations: Newhall Surgery, High Street, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0HU, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached the Job Description and Person specification for this interesting and varied role.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Post registration experience in Primary Care
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams under appropriate supervision and autonomously
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of others and own clinical practice
- Interpreting and implementing local and national policies, agendas for health
Desirable- Maintenance of up to date skills, knowledge and understanding and on-going competence in all aspects of Primary Care
- Experience of SystmOne (or equivalent) Patient Management System
Skills / KnowledgeEssential- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the Practice and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and guidance
- Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely in accordance with policies/procedures/protocols/legislation and the needs of the patient and to refer when clinically appropriate using agreed pathways
- Excellent ICT skills, familiar with GP clinical systems and with experience of using a range of programs and software including SystmOne, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and the internet
- Excellent Interpersonal skills and strong communication skills
- Able to engage and communicate with individuals and groups, both on a face to face basis and in writing
- A conscientious and reflective clinical practitioner
- Excellent time management skills and proven ability to prioritise workload
- Confident in the accurate analysis of date and information and identifying implications for the individual patient and impact on care plan
QualificationsEssential- Registered Nursing Associate
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification
- A demonstrable commitment to Continuous Professional Development
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Newhall Surgery
Address: Newhall Surgery, High Street, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0HU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://newhallsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Business Manager
Julie Emmerson-Grey
julie.emmerson-grey@nhs.net
01263899293
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. 
