Nursing Associate

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  • Witney, Oxfordshire
  • £13.19-14.23 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 5 hours ago
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Associate to join our friendly General Practice team for 12 hours a week. The ideal candidate will provide nursing support to the Nurses, and General Practitioners to ensure the efficient and effective provision of the full range of nursing services to the patients of the Practice. This role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for an experienced Nursing Associate to join our excellent nursing team. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing smear tests, injections, dressings, phlebotomy and other related services to support the clinical teams.About usThis is a clinically forward-thinking, GMS (General Medical Services) 6 Partner NHS GP Practice in rural Oxfordshire. The practice is very well established and highly respected; and continues to explore innovative ways to deliver comprehensive, integrated healthcare.With a clear vision to deliver high quality care, the practice has core values which were developed by the whole health care team, with each doctor carrying a list and a triaging access system that aims to balance access with continuity. Good communication, compassion, and continuity of care remain at the heart of practice activities.In summary, the practice ethos is progressive, innovative, supportive and caring with a happy family feel within the team. Well-being and work life balance is very important to the Partners and there is a strong belief in investment of staff for self-development and retention, which aids overall morale. There is also a strong focus on ensuring effective and efficient running of the Practice as a business.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.19 to £14.23 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA1894-25-0004Job locationsEynsham Medical CentreConduit LaneEynshamWitneyOxfordshireOX29 4QBLong Hanborough SurgeryWillis CourtLong HanboroughWitneyOxfordshireOX29 8FQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesNursing AssociateClinical1.To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses, Nurse Practitioner and General Practitioners2.Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure3.The testing and result recording of clinical specimens4.Ensuring patient care by chaperoning5.Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples6.Undertake ECG7.Assist with the provision of health checks8.The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal9.The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use10.Actively ensure infection control procedures/protocols are adhered to11.Administering flu and pneumonia vaccines under PSD12.Administering prescribed injections13.Attach home ECG and blood pressure monitors and download results into patients notes14.Annual diabetic foot checks15.Assist in the training of new staff, trainee GPs and students16.Wound care and leg ulcer dressings using Aseptic and Non-Touch Technique17.Removal of skin closures, sutures/clips/steristrips18.Doppler studies19.Compression hosiery measuring and fitting20.Smear takingAdministration21.The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt22.Communicating with the multidisciplinary team relevant information in a timely manner23.The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system24.Ensure confidentiality of all patient information25.Undertake all training required as standard by the practice e.g. Resus trainingGeneral26.To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system27.Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards28.Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-timeIncluding role development, extended duties and overtime cover for holidays etcJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesNursing AssociateClinical1.To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses, Nurse Practitioner and General Practitioners2.Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure3.The testing and result recording of clinical specimens4.Ensuring patient care by chaperoning5.Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples6.Undertake ECG7.Assist with the provision of health checks8.The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal9.The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use10.Actively ensure infection control procedures/protocols are adhered to11.Administering flu and pneumonia vaccines under PSD12.Administering prescribed injections13.Attach home ECG and blood pressure monitors and download results into patients notes14.Annual diabetic foot checks15.Assist in the training of new staff, trainee GPs and students16.Wound care and leg ulcer dressings using Aseptic and Non-Touch Technique17.Removal of skin closures, sutures/clips/steristrips18.Doppler studies19.Compression hosiery measuring and fitting20.Smear takingAdministration21.The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt22.Communicating with the multidisciplinary team relevant information in a timely manner23.The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system24.Ensure confidentiality of all patient information25.Undertake all training required as standard by the practice e.g. Resus trainingGeneral26.To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system27.Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards28.Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-timeIncluding role development, extended duties and overtime cover for holidays etcPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nursing Associate qualification
  • Qualified to take smears
  • Qualified in wound and leg ulcer management
  • Qualified in phlebotomy
  • Qualified to give injections
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a GP practice
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nursing Associate qualification
  • Qualified to take smears
  • Qualified in wound and leg ulcer management
  • Qualified in phlebotomy
  • Qualified to give injections
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

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