Registered Nurse (Band 5 Equivalent) or Nursing Associate

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Nursing Associate or Registered Nurse to join our clinical team. This role is ideal for either an established primary care professional or a clinician seeking to transition into general practice from secondary care, community nursing, or a care home environment.

While prior primary care experience is preferred, we place equal value on strong transferable clinical skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to high standards of care. For the right candidate, we will provide a structured induction, full training, and ongoing one-to-one mentorship from our experienced Nurse Lead to help you develop your career in general practice.

Main duties of the job

Depending on your professional registration and clinical background, day-to-day duties include:

• Performing essential clinical observations, health checks, venepuncture, and 12-lead ECGs

• Administering routine adult immunisations, travel vaccines, and childhood vaccinations under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or Patient Specific Directions (PSDs) commensurate with your registration scope.

• Performing cervical screening and routine women's health reviews.

• Assisting with the routine monitoring and biometric reviews of patients with long-term conditions (including diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory conditions).

• Providing practical health promotion, lifestyle advice, and self-management support to patients.

• Utilising dedicated, protected administration time to manage electronic patient records, path results, referrals, and clinical follow-ups.

About us

We are an established, high-performing GP training practice situated in North Manchester, caring for a diverse list of approximately 13,000 patients. We take great pride in our positive patient feedback and foster a collaborative, team-centered workplace culture where staff well-being and clinical development are actively prioritised.

As a dedicated training practice, we place high value on education, structured debriefs, and regular clinical supervision. Our team benefits from excellent on-site facilities, including:

• A secure, private staff car park.

• Full uniform provided.

• Ring-fenced administration time built into your clinic template.

• A well-equipped staff rest room with full cooking facilities, alongside complimentary tea and coffee.

• Remuneration in line with Agenda for Change under a standard practice contract.

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care to our registered practice population. The post holder will manage routine, planned, and urgent clinical presentations commensurate with their professional registration, working under the guidance and clinical leadership of the Nurse Lead and GP Partners.

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Duties

1. Clinical Care Delivery

• Conduct routine health checks, measurements, and clinical observations (blood pressure, urinalysis, height/weight, BMI, peak flow).

• Perform venous blood sampling (phlebotomy) and 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) when requested by clinicians

• Administer prescribed medications, routine adult immunisations, travel vaccinations, and childhood immunisations under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or Patient Specific Directions (PSDs) strictly according to qualifications and regulatory scope.

• Perform cervical cytology screening and routine women's health checks

• Assist with routine review, biometric recording, and ongoing monitoring for patients with chronic conditions (e.g., Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, COPD).

• Deliver proactive health promotion, lifestyle advice, and self-management guidance (e.g., smoking cessation, dietary advice).

2. Administration, Quality & Workflow

• Maintain protected administration periods each week to manage clinical administration, pathology tracking, referrals, and patient queries.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and comprehensive consultation records using the clinical system (EMIS Web) according to NMC standards.

• Adhere strictly to cold-chain policies, vaccine storage procedures, and stock rotation requirements.

• Maintain clean, compliant clinical consulting rooms and participate actively in practice Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) audits.

3. Communication & Team Working

• Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, carers, and family members, adjusting approaches to overcome barriers to understanding.

• Liaise seamlessly with general practitioners, reception staff, administrative coordinators, and allied health professionals across the primary care network (PCN).

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary practice meetings, clinical debriefs, and internal educational tutorials.

4. Professional Development & Governance

• Maintain active registration with the NMC and comply with all aspects of the NMC Code.

• Engage actively with regular clinical supervision and annual appraisal led by the Nurse Lead.

• Identify personal learning needs and complete all statutory, mandatory, and role-specific training.

Person specification

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Competent in phlebotomy and 12-lead ECG recording.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong IT literacy and record-keeping skills.
• Effective time management and workload prioritisation.
• Understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Desirable

• Knowledge of primary care targets, QOF, and enhanced services.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Passion for patient-centred primary care.
• Receptive to constructive feedback, clinical supervision, and mentoring.
• Resilient and adaptable within a busy, high-volume clinic setting.
• Collaborative team player with a calm, professional demeanour.

Desirable

• Interest in becoming a supervisor for future learners.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in acute, community, or primary care settings.
• Experience conducting holistic patient assessments, vital signs, and basic diagnostic tests.

Desirable

• Direct experience working within NHS General Practice.
• Experience administering vaccines via PGD/PSD.
• Experience carrying out chronic disease reviews.
• Working knowledge of GP clinical systems (EMIS Web).

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration as a Nursing Associate OR Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).

Desirable

• Recognised cervical cytology certification.
• Accredited training in childhood immunisations.
• Chronic disease management certifications (e.g., diabetes, asthma).