Job summary

Job Summary

We are looking for a Nursing Associate to join our friendly GP Surgery based in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester (Tameside Area).

You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary GP team providing planned patient care.

You will need to be registered as a Nursing Associate on the NMC Register.

The Practice provides services to a patient population of around 6000. You will work along with our Practice Nurse. We are a well-run surgery. We are looking for a person, who may blend in our practice environment and provide the highest standard of care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

Primary Responsibilities

You will work within the limits of your professional competence, skills and knowledge and prioritise and manage your own workload.

You will support the Practice Nurse in the delivery of patient care.

You will be an active member of our Multi-Disciplinary Team and will coordinate patient care with other members of our GP practice and PCN staff.

You will undertake clinical tasks, as allocated to you from time to time, including venepuncture and ECGs, INR management and spirometry,Diabetes ,Vaccinations,Home visits and asthma evaluation.

You will do NHS Health Checks and record them on EMIS.

You will perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse.

As needed, you will discuss and share patients clinical information with the Practice Nurse, GP registrars and GP Partners

You will ensure that the privacy and safety of individuals is always maintained.

You will keep an eye on issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults.

Conduct safe administration of injections using subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, including influenza vaccination

You will assist the Practice Nurse in Diabetes care and chronic disease management

You will attend regular practice meetings.

About us

St Andrews House Medical Centre is a GP Surgery in the centre of Stalybridge, round the corner from Stalybridge Railway Station and Central bus station. It is housed in a substantial Victorian building with the surgery on the ground floor and first floor being occupied as the Stalybridge, Mossley and Dukinfield Primary Care Network hub. It is friendly medical practice of around 6000 patients. There are 3 GP Partners and 3 salaried GPs

It is training GP practice with GP trainees being part of the team. There is a practice nurse, with whom you will have a close contact with but overall direction will be set by the GP Partners.

Details

Date posted

25 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£24,960 a year £16/ hr

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A3456-26-0013

Job locations

2 Waterloo Road

Stalybridge

SK15 2AU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:Registered Nursing AssociateEmployer:St Andrews House Medical Centre / employing PCN, as applicable

To work as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, providing safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients registered with the practice.

The post holder will support the delivery of essential and enhanced primary care services, preventative healthcare, immunisation programmes, long-term condition management and health promotion.

The Nursing Associate will work under the direction of registered nurses and other appropriate clinicians, undertaking clinical activities within their competence, training, professional registration and agreed protocols.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care, achievement of relevant Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators, NHS contractual requirements and practice clinical quality standards.

2. Key responsibilitiesA. Clinical care and patient assessment

• Undertake delegated clinical procedures in accordance with training, competence and practice protocols.
• Obtain and record physiological observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, height and weight.
• Undertake venepuncture, ECG recording and other clinical procedures where appropriately trained and assessed as competent.
• Record body mass index, smoking status and relevant lifestyle information.
• Recognise abnormalities, deterioration and red-flag symptoms and promptly escalate concerns to an appropriate clinician.
• Provide person-centred care, maintaining dignity, confidentiality and respect for individual needs.
• Support patients with additional needs, communication difficulties or barriers to accessing healthcare.

B. Long-term conditions and QOF support

Support the practice nursing team in the delivery of structured reviews and monitoring for patients with long-term conditions, including:

• Diabetes mellitus.
• Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• Hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
• Chronic kidney disease.
• Atrial fibrillation and other conditions covered by agreed practice protocols.

Responsibilities may include:

• Recording blood pressure, pulse, weight, BMI and other relevant observations.
• Undertaking agreed investigations, such as HbA1c blood sampling, renal function monitoring and other blood tests, where trained and authorised.
• Supporting diabetic foot checks following appropriate training and competency assessment.
• Recording smoking status, alcohol use, physical activity and other relevant lifestyle information.
• Identifying overdue monitoring and assisting with recall systems.
• Ensuring clinical information and observations are accurately recorded and coded in the clinical system.
• Identifying abnormal results and escalating them in accordance with agreed pathways.
• Supporting QOF achievement through accurate documentation, appropriate recalls and timely completion of delegated clinical activities.

The Nursing Associate must not independently diagnose, prescribe or make treatment decisions outside their authorised scope of practice.

C. Immunisation and vaccination

• Support the delivery of routine, seasonal and other commissioned vaccination programmes.
• Undertake vaccination administration only when appropriately trained, assessed as competent and authorised under the applicable patient-specific direction or patient group direction.
• Maintain accurate vaccination records, including batch numbers, expiry dates and relevant clinical codes.
• Follow cold-chain procedures and vaccine storage requirements.
• Recognise and escalate adverse reactions, contraindications and clinical concerns.
• Assist with vaccine stock monitoring, ordering and safe storage.
• Support influenza, pneumococcal, shingles, COVID-19 and other eligible vaccination programmes as commissioned and within competence.

D. Screening and preventative healthcare

• Support NHS Health Checks and other commissioned screening activities where trained and authorised.
• Assist with cervical screening only if separately trained, competent and appropriately registered or authorised for the activity.
• Support blood pressure monitoring, smoking cessation advice and healthy lifestyle interventions.
• Assist with identification and recall of patients eligible for screening and preventative interventions.
• Provide health promotion advice within the limits of competence and agreed clinical pathways.

E. Wound care and treatment room duties

• Undertake basic wound assessment and dressing changes within training and competence.
• Support removal of sutures or clips where trained and authorised.
• Monitor wounds for signs of infection or deterioration and escalate concerns.
• Maintain treatment room cleanliness, equipment readiness and appropriate infection prevention standards.

F. Clinical administration and record keeping

• Maintain complete, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in EMIS or the practice's designated clinical system.
• Ensure clinical observations, investigations, procedures and outcomes are appropriately coded.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and practice information governance policies.
• Follow procedures for managing test results, clinical tasks and patient recalls.
• Ensure abnormal findings are communicated and escalated promptly.
• Assist with audits, searches, clinical indicators and quality improvement activities.

G. Infection prevention and control

• Follow practice infection prevention and control policies.
• Use personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Maintain safe clinical environments and equipment.
• Follow procedures for cleaning, decontamination, sharps disposal and clinical waste.
• Report incidents, hazards and infection control concerns promptly.

H. Safeguarding and patient safety

• Recognise and report concerns relating to children and adults at risk.
• Follow safeguarding policies and escalation procedures.
• Maintain awareness of consent, mental capacity, confidentiality and information sharing requirements.
• Report clinical incidents, near misses and safety concerns through the appropriate practice systems.
• Participate in learning, reflection and quality improvement activities.

I. Teamwork and professional development

• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, administrative staff and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Attend clinical meetings, training sessions and supervision as required.
• Maintain NMC registration and comply with the NMC Code and applicable revalidation requirements.
• Maintain a record of training, competency assessments and continuing professional development.
• Undertake mandatory training and additional role-specific training as agreed with the practice.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and performance review.

3. Professional boundaries and accountability

The post holder must:

• Work within the NMC Code, the Nursing Associate scope of practice and their assessed competence.
• Seek advice or supervision whenever a task falls outside their competence or authority.
• Not independently diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medicines or alter treatment plans unless separately qualified and legally authorised to do so.
• Administer medicines and vaccines only when appropriately trained and authorised under the relevant legal framework.
• Follow local clinical protocols, delegation arrangements and escalation pathways.
• Recognise limitations and promptly refer patients to an appropriate registered professional when required.

4. General responsibilities

• Comply with all practice policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the grade, training and competence of the post holder.
• Support the practice in meeting relevant NHS contractual, clinical governance and patient safety requirements.

5. Person specification

Essential criteria

• Current NMC registration as a Nursing Associate.
• Evidence of appropriate Nursing Associate qualification and training.
• Understanding of professional accountability and the NMC Code.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Accurate record keeping and basic IT skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and infection prevention.
• Ability to recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and patient-centred care.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in general practice or primary care.
• Experience of EMIS or another general practice clinical system.
• Training or experience in venepuncture and ECG recording.
• Experience supporting vaccination programmes.
• Experience supporting long-term condition reviews and QOF activity.
• Training in wound care, diabetic foot checks or NHS Health Checks.
• Experience of clinical audit, patient recalls and preventative healthcare.

6. Performance and development

Performance will be reviewed through supervision, appraisal, competency assessments and agreed service objectives.

Objectives may include:

• Completing delegated clinical activities safely and accurately.
• Maintaining appropriate clinical documentation and coding.
• Supporting timely completion of patient recalls and monitoring.
• Maintaining mandatory training and relevant competencies.
• Contributing to patient safety, clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Demonstrating effective teamwork and professional conduct.

7. Review of job description

This job description outlines the principal duties of the post and may be reviewed periodically in consultation with the post holder to reflect changes in service requirements, contractual arrangements and the development of the role, provided duties remain appropriate to the post holders professional registration and competence.

Job description Job responsibilities Job title:Registered Nursing AssociateEmployer:St Andrews House Medical Centre / employing PCN, as applicableTo work as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, providing safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients registered with the practice.The post holder will support the delivery of essential and enhanced primary care services, preventative healthcare, immunisation programmes, long-term condition management and health promotion.The Nursing Associate will work under the direction of registered nurses and other appropriate clinicians, undertaking clinical activities within their competence, training, professional registration and agreed protocols.The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care, achievement of relevant Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators, NHS contractual requirements and practice clinical quality standards.2. Key responsibilitiesA. Clinical care and patient assessmentUndertake delegated clinical procedures in accordance with training, competence and practice protocols. Obtain and record physiological observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, height and weight. Undertake venepuncture, ECG recording and other clinical procedures where appropriately trained and assessed as competent. Record body mass index, smoking status and relevant lifestyle information. Recognise abnormalities, deterioration and red-flag symptoms and promptly escalate concerns to an appropriate clinician. Provide person-centred care, maintaining dignity, confidentiality and respect for individual needs. Support patients with additional needs, communication difficulties or barriers to accessing healthcare.B. Long-term conditions and QOF supportSupport the practice nursing team in the delivery of structured reviews and monitoring for patients with long-term conditions, including:Diabetes mellitus. Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Chronic kidney disease. Atrial fibrillation and other conditions covered by agreed practice protocols.Responsibilities may include:Recording blood pressure, pulse, weight, BMI and other relevant observations. Undertaking agreed investigations, such as HbA1c blood sampling, renal function monitoring and other blood tests, where trained and authorised. Supporting diabetic foot checks following appropriate training and competency assessment. Recording smoking status, alcohol use, physical activity and other relevant lifestyle information. Identifying overdue monitoring and assisting with recall systems. Ensuring clinical information and observations are accurately recorded and coded in the clinical system. Identifying abnormal results and escalating them in accordance with agreed pathways. Supporting QOF achievement through accurate documentation, appropriate recalls and timely completion of delegated clinical activities.The Nursing Associate must not independently diagnose, prescribe or make treatment decisions outside their authorised scope of practice.C. Immunisation and vaccinationSupport the delivery of routine, seasonal and other commissioned vaccination programmes. Undertake vaccination administration only when appropriately trained, assessed as competent and authorised under the applicable patient-specific direction or patient group direction. Maintain accurate vaccination records, including batch numbers, expiry dates and relevant clinical codes. Follow cold-chain procedures and vaccine storage requirements. Recognise and escalate adverse reactions, contraindications and clinical concerns. Assist with vaccine stock monitoring, ordering and safe storage. Support influenza, pneumococcal, shingles, COVID-19 and other eligible vaccination programmes as commissioned and within competence.D. Screening and preventative healthcareSupport NHS Health Checks and other commissioned screening activities where trained and authorised. Assist with cervical screening only if separately trained, competent and appropriately registered or authorised for the activity. Support blood pressure monitoring, smoking cessation advice and healthy lifestyle interventions. Assist with identification and recall of patients eligible for screening and preventative interventions. Provide health promotion advice within the limits of competence and agreed clinical pathways.E. Wound care and treatment room dutiesUndertake basic wound assessment and dressing changes within training and competence. Support removal of sutures or clips where trained and authorised. Monitor wounds for signs of infection or deterioration and escalate concerns. Maintain treatment room cleanliness, equipment readiness and appropriate infection prevention standards.F. Clinical administration and record keepingMaintain complete, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in EMIS or the practice's designated clinical system. Ensure clinical observations, investigations, procedures and outcomes are appropriately coded. Maintain confidentiality and comply with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and practice information governance policies. Follow procedures for managing test results, clinical tasks and patient recalls. Ensure abnormal findings are communicated and escalated promptly. Assist with audits, searches, clinical indicators and quality improvement activities.G. Infection prevention and controlFollow practice infection prevention and control policies. Use personal protective equipment appropriately. Maintain safe clinical environments and equipment. Follow procedures for cleaning, decontamination, sharps disposal and clinical waste. Report incidents, hazards and infection control concerns promptly.H. Safeguarding and patient safetyRecognise and report concerns relating to children and adults at risk. Follow safeguarding policies and escalation procedures. Maintain awareness of consent, mental capacity, confidentiality and information sharing requirements. Report clinical incidents, near misses and safety concerns through the appropriate practice systems. Participate in learning, reflection and quality improvement activities.I. Teamwork and professional developmentWork collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, administrative staff and other multidisciplinary team members. Attend clinical meetings, training sessions and supervision as required. Maintain NMC registration and comply with the NMC Code and applicable revalidation requirements. Maintain a record of training, competency assessments and continuing professional development. Undertake mandatory training and additional role-specific training as agreed with the practice. Participate in appraisal, supervision and performance review.3. Professional boundaries and accountabilityThe post holder must:Work within the NMC Code, the Nursing Associate scope of practice and their assessed competence. Seek advice or supervision whenever a task falls outside their competence or authority. Not independently diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medicines or alter treatment plans unless separately qualified and legally authorised to do so. Administer medicines and vaccines only when appropriately trained and authorised under the relevant legal framework. Follow local clinical protocols, delegation arrangements and escalation pathways. Recognise limitations and promptly refer patients to an appropriate registered professional when required.4. General responsibilitiesComply with all practice policies and procedures. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Maintain a safe working environment. Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the grade, training and competence of the post holder. Support the practice in meeting relevant NHS contractual, clinical governance and patient safety requirements.5. Person specificationEssential criteriaCurrent NMC registration as a Nursing Associate. Evidence of appropriate Nursing Associate qualification and training. Understanding of professional accountability and the NMC Code. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Accurate record keeping and basic IT skills. Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and infection prevention. Ability to recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns. Commitment to continuing professional development and patient-centred care.Desirable criteriaPrevious experience in general practice or primary care. Experience of EMIS or another general practice clinical system. Training or experience in venepuncture and ECG recording. Experience supporting vaccination programmes. Experience supporting long-term condition reviews and QOF activity. Training in wound care, diabetic foot checks or NHS Health Checks. Experience of clinical audit, patient recalls and preventative healthcare.6. Performance and developmentPerformance will be reviewed through supervision, appraisal, competency assessments and agreed service objectives.Objectives may include:Completing delegated clinical activities safely and accurately. Maintaining appropriate clinical documentation and coding. Supporting timely completion of patient recalls and monitoring. Maintaining mandatory training and relevant competencies. Contributing to patient safety, clinical audit and quality improvement. Demonstrating effective teamwork and professional conduct.7. Review of job descriptionThis job description outlines the principal duties of the post and may be reviewed periodically in consultation with the post holder to reflect changes in service requirements, contractual arrangements and the development of the role, provided duties remain appropriate to the post holders professional registration and competence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register. Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

St. Andrew's House Medical Centre

Address

2 Waterloo Road

Stalybridge

SK15 2AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.standrewshousemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St. Andrew's House Medical Centre

Address

2 Waterloo Road

Stalybridge

SK15 2AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.standrewshousemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)