Nursing Associate

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forward thinking Nursing Associate to join our Nursing Team and work alongside
our multidisciplinary workforce at Riverside Surgery. We are a busy practice serving a diverse range of patients (11,700 approx) in the centre of High Wycombe.We would welcome applicants who feel they can make a
difference with their expertise and positive outlook and would like to
contribute to Riverside Surgerys vision of providing excellent care.Successful applicants will have excellent communication
skills and ensure high quality care is given as well as provide a high standard
of general nursing care to all patients, ensuring that they are treated with
dignity and respect while promoting a safe environment.Main duties of the jobYou will maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice policies, protocols and guidelines. It is essential that the Nursing Associate works within their own level of competency and expand their role in accordance with practice requires and own scope of practice.Job responsibilities will include:Providing wound care and dressingsPerform and record clinical observations such as BP, temperature, respiration rate, pulse including appropriate codingProvide a range of injections (B12, depo etc) and vaccinations (flu, covid, RSV etc), venepuncture and other relevant clinical tasks as required and in line with the competencies of the rolePromote health and wellbeing to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health checkSupport long term care planning for our patients with chronic diseases e.g. care and support planning, serious mental illness reviews etcIf competent we would also ask you to perform smear tests and baby immunisations.About usWe are a large, friendly GP training Practice based near the town centre of High Wycombe. The surgery was purpose built in 1991 and we offer a large range of services. We have over 11,700 registered patients of all ages. We have a diverse population group of varying ethnicity. Our list is open and we welcome new patients living in the area.We have a large clinical team (4 Partners, 4 salaried GPs, 2 Nurse Specialists, two nursing associates and a paramedic). We have a strong admin/non-clinical team who provide excellent support alongside. This job opportunity has arisen following a re-organisation of the clinical nurse team and retirement of a colleague.DetailsDate posted30 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary
Depending on experience

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Compressed hours

Reference numberA5367-26-0002Job locationsGeorge StreetHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP11 2RZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are looking for a nursing associate, preferably who has completed the GPN course, and worked in general practice. The hours and days are flexible / subject to negotiation.You will maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice policies, protocols and guidelines. It is essential that the Nursing Associate works within their own level of competency and expand their role in accordance with practice requires and own scope of practice.Job responsibilities will include:Providing wound care and dressingsPerform and record clinical observations such as BP, temperature, respiration rate, pulse including appropriate codingProvide a range of injections (B12, depo etc) and vaccinations (flu, covid, RSV etc), venepuncture and other relevant clinical tasks as required and in line with the competencies of the rolePromote health and wellbeing to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health checkSupport long term care planning for our patients with chronic diseases e.g. care and support planning, serious mental illness reviews etcIf competent we would also ask you to perform smear tests and baby immunisations.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesWe are looking for a nursing associate, preferably who has completed the GPN course, and worked in general practice. The hours and days are flexible / subject to negotiation.You will maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice policies, protocols and guidelines. It is essential that the Nursing Associate works within their own level of competency and expand their role in accordance with practice requires and own scope of practice.Job responsibilities will include:Providing wound care and dressingsPerform and record clinical observations such as BP, temperature, respiration rate, pulse including appropriate codingProvide a range of injections (B12, depo etc) and vaccinations (flu, covid, RSV etc), venepuncture and other relevant clinical tasks as required and in line with the competencies of the rolePromote health and wellbeing to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health checkSupport long term care planning for our patients with chronic diseases e.g. care and support planning, serious mental illness reviews etcIf competent we would also ask you to perform smear tests and baby immunisations.Person Specification

Experience

EssentialExperience of working in General Practice

Qualifications

EssentialNursing Associate Foundation Degree QualificationDesirableThe Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in General Practice Nursing
Person Specification

Experience

EssentialExperience of working in General Practice

Qualifications

EssentialNursing Associate Foundation Degree QualificationDesirableThe Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in General Practice NursingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. xwzovoh For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRiverside SurgeryAddressGeorge StreetHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP11 2RZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameRiverside SurgeryAddressGeorge StreetHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP11 2RZUnited KingdomEmployer's website