Job requirements
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Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Post registration experience in Primary Care
- Experience
Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams under appropriate supervision and autonomously
- Experience
Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Experience
Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of others and own clinical practice
- Experience
Interpreting and implementing local and national policies, agendas for health
- Qualifications
Registered Nursing Associate
- Qualifications
Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification
- Qualifications
A demonstrable commitment to Continuous Professional Development
- Skills / Knowledge
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
- Skills / Knowledge
Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Skills / Knowledge
Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and guidance
- Skills / Knowledge
Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
- Skills / Knowledge
Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Skills / Knowledge
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
- Skills / Knowledge
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
- Skills / Knowledge
Excellent Interpersonal skills and strong communication skills
- Skills / Knowledge
Able to engage and communicate with individuals and groups, both on a face to face basis and in writing
- Skills / Knowledge
A conscientious and reflective clinical practitioner
- Skills / Knowledge
Excellent time management skills and proven ability to prioritise workload
- Skills / Knowledge
Confident in the accurate analysis of date and information and identifying implications for the individual patient and impact on care plan
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Maintenance of up to date skills, knowledge and understanding and on-going competence in all aspects of Primary Care
- Experience
Experience of SystmOne (or equivalent) Patient Management System
Job summary
Newhall 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 job
This 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 us
Newhall 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.
Details
- Date 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 responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person specification for this interesting and varied role.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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