Nurse Associate - 12m maternity coverNHS

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse Associate to join our friendly and supportive clinical team on a full time, fixed-term 12-month contract to provide maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large, innovative GP training practice where high-quality patient care, teamwork and professional development are at the heart of everything we do.

As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care to our diverse practice population. Working closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, you will support the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients with both acute and long-term health needs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills across a broad range of clinical activities while contributing to the continuous improvement of services and helping to maintain the excellent standards of care for which Spring Gardens Medical Practice is known. Working within your scope of practice and under the guidance of registered clinicians, you will be supported to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our patients every day.

Main duties of the job

Key duties include undertaking clinical procedures such as venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, health checks and basic observations, supporting the management of patients with long-term conditions, and assisting with vaccination and immunisation programmes where appropriately trained. The post-holder will provide health promotion advice, support patients in managing their health and wellbeing, maintain accurate clinical records using the practice's electronic patient record system, and contribute to quality improvement and infection prevention activities.

Working under the direction of registered nurses and GPs, the Nurse Associate will ensure care is delivered safely, effectively and compassionately while adhering to professional standards, practice policies and the NMC Code. The role requires excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and a commitment to delivering outstanding care.

Job description

Clinical Duties

Undertake clinical procedures within scope of practice, including:

Blood pressure monitoring

Venepuncture and phlebotomy

ECG recording

Dressings and wound care

Simple wound closure (where trained and competent)

Ear irrigation (where trained and competent)

Urinalysis and specimen collection

NHS Health Checks

Support chronic disease monitoring clinics, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension reviews.

Administer vaccinations and immunisations where appropriately trained and authorised.

Assist with cervical screening programmes where trained and competent.

Deliver health promotion and preventative healthcare advice to patients.

Recognise deterioration or safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately.

Contribute to infection prevention and control procedures.

Patient Care

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients of all ages.
• Assist patients to understand and manage their health conditions.
• Promote patient independence and self-care where appropriate.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using the practice clinical system.
• Manage clinical correspondence and follow-up tasks as delegated.
• Participate in audit activities and quality improvement initiatives.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and administrative colleagues.
• Participate in clinical meetings and practice training sessions.
• Support the supervision and development of healthcare assistants where appropriate.

Governance and Compliance

Practice in accordance with:

• NMC Code
• Practice policies and procedures
• Information governance requirements
• Infection Prevention and Control standards
• Safeguarding legislation and guidance
• Health and Safety regulations
• Maintain professional registration and mandatory training requirements.

About us

Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice is a thriving, forward-thinking GP training practice serving more than 20,000 patients from our modern city-centre base in Worcester. We are proud to combine the personal touch of traditional family medicine with an innovative approach to delivering high-quality healthcare for our diverse patient population.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together eight GP partners alongside salaried GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and a highly skilled administrative team, all working collaboratively to provide outstanding patient care. We foster a culture where every team member is valued, supported and encouraged to contribute ideas that help shape and improve our services.

As an accredited training practice, learning and development are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to nurturing talent, supporting career progression and creating opportunities for professional growth at every stage. Our GP partners maintain a genuinely open-door approach, promoting accessible clinical support, shared decision-making and a strong sense of teamwork. This creates an environment where colleagues feel confident, supported and empowered to deliver the very best outcomes for patients.

At Spring Gardens, you will join a welcoming and ambitious practice that values compassion, innovation and continuous improvement, making it an excellent place to develop your career in primary care.