PCN Nurse Associate

DHC is a successful GP Federation committed to supporting GP services throughout Surrey.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Nurse Associate to join our successful clinical team at Brockwood Medical Practice.

The ideal candidate will have a strong enthusiasm for working in primary care and possess outstanding clinical skills.

We screen and shortlist suitable candidates asapplications are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early andwithout notice if we fill the position. Therefore, we encourage earlyapplications to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

The Nurseassociate will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patientswithin the primary care setting.

The role focuses on delivering chronic diseasemanagement, preventive health services, health promotion, and supporting thewider multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the practice population.

Thesuccessful candidate will be part of the friendly team at Brockwood MedicalPractice and will receive appropriate training, support and supervision.

Theywill assist with education and support of other healthcare professionals asappropriate.

About us

DHC (Dorking Healthcare) has grown out of a collaboration of Dorking GP practices to become an NHS provider organisation that serves the population of Surrey.

Our services cover primary care, community health, outpatient services (including diagnostics and procedures) and mental health (Talking Therapies).

With a strong, shared vision, we have been able to raise standards and bring about real change in the way NHS services are managed locally.

DHC is a flexible and forward-thinking employer, we offer competitive benefits:

The benefits we offer include:

• Membership of the NHS pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Some of our sites have free on-site parking (subject to availability)
• We aim to be an employer of choice and conduct annual staff satisfaction surveys

DHC actively encourage and promotes diversity, ensures all voices are heard and included and is committed to equal opportunities for all.

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Nursing Associate is a member of the primary care nursing teamwho works under the direction of Registered Nurses and GPs to deliverhighquality, compassionate, and patientcentred care. The role bridges the gapbetween Healthcare Assistants and Registered Nurses, supporting clinicalworkstreams, longterm condition management, health promotion, and routinepatient care.

Key Responsibilities

A. Clinical Responsibilities

Carry out a wide range of delegated clinical duties within the scopeof practice, including:

• Wound care and dressings
• Basic health checks (e.g., blood pressure,BMI, pulse)
• ECG recording
• Urinalysis and simple diagnostic tests
• NHS Health Checks (within competency)

Support chronic disease monitoring under supervision, such as:

• Blood pressure reviews
• Diabetes recall and structured assessments

Administer immunisations and vaccinations (if trained and signedoff), including:

• COVID19 (dependent on training)
• Routine adult immunisations

Support cervical screening by assisting with admin/recall (if notscreening trained).

Provide personalised care and support, including lifestyle advice,smoking cessation, and health promotion.

• Promote self-management and wellbeing in line with personalisedcare principles.
• Offer evidence-based lifestyle guidance on diet, physical activity,alcohol use, and smoking.
• Participate in national and local public health initiatives.

C. Professional Practice & Governance

• Work within the NMC Code and the Nursing Associate Standards ofProficiency.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records using practiceclinical systems (EMIS/SystmOne).
• Follow practice policies on safeguarding, infection prevention,medicines management, and coldchain protocols.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement activities, andsignificant event reviews.

D. Team Working

• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, GPs, HCAs,pharmacists, paramedic practitioners, and the wider MDT.
• Escalate concerns, abnormal findings, or deteriorating patientspromptly to a senior clinician.
• Contribute to practice meetings, planning, and service development.

E. Personal & Professional Development

• Maintain NMC registration and complete annual CPD/revalidationrequirements.
• Engage in mandatory training and clinical upskilling.
• Work towards developing competencies for enhanced tasks whereagreed (e.g., long-term condition management clinics, cervical cytology).

General Duties

• Maintain high standards of infection control and cleanliness.
• Ensure patient dignity, privacy, and respect at all times.
• Participate in safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerableadults.
• Support practice initiatives such as QOF, IIF, enhanced services,and vaccination campaigns.

Person Specification Experience

• Competency in basic clinical observations, wound care, phlebotomy, and health checks
• Experience in a community, primary care, or acute care setting.
• Experience using SystmOne.

Qualifications

• NMC registration as a Nursing Associate.
• Additional clinical training (e.g., vaccinations, chronic disease modules, ECGs).
• Mentor/assessor training (for supervising trainees/apprentices)

Key Skills & Attributes

• Safe, patientcentred clinical practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently within scope and as part of a team.
• Organised and able to prioritise workload.
• Compassionate and professional manner.
• Willingness to learn and develop further skills

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.