Nursing Associate

NHS; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare practice in Salisbury is seeking a NMC-registered Nursing Associate to deliver comprehensive nursing care, including chronic disease management and health promotion. The role involves working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, leading clinics, conducting health assessments, and providing excellent care to 7,000 patients. This position offers professional development opportunities and is ideal for those looking to advance their career in general practice.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• NMC registration as a Nursing Associate is required.
• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification necessary.
• Experience in patient assessment and care planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead chronic disease management clinics and conduct health assessments.
• Provide health promotion, vaccination services, and preventative care screening.
• Collaborate with GPs and healthcare teams to maintain quality care.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice

Commitment to continuing professional development

Understanding of clinical governance and safeguarding principles

Flexible, compassionate approach to patient care

Education

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent

NMC registration as a Nursing Associate

Tools

SystmOne clinical system

Job description

Job Summary

Join our thriving GP practice as a Nursing Associate in this exciting ARRS‑funded opportunity. You will deliver comprehensive nursing care including chronic disease management, health promotion, and clinical assessments within a supportive multi‑disciplinary team. We seek an NMC‑registered Nursing Associate to provide excellent care for our 7,000 patients. This role offers professional development, comprehensive training, and is ideal for newly qualified Nursing Associates or those looking to advance their career in general practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead chronic disease management clinics for diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, and other long‑term conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, medication reviews, and lifestyle counselling.
• Provide health promotion, vaccination services, and preventative care screening.
• Perform clinical observations, wound care, and minor procedures.
• Support clinical governance, safeguarding, and infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with GPs, Practice Nurses, and wider healthcare teams.
• Mentor healthcare assistants and support practice development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

• NMC registration as a Nursing Associate.
• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Current NMC PIN and professional indemnity coverage.
• Additional clinical qualifications (e.g., immunisation, contraception) – desirable.
• First Aid/Basic Life Support certification – desirable.
• Mentorship or teaching qualifications – desirable.

Experience

• Experience working in a healthcare setting prior to foundation degree training.
• Post‑registration experience as a Nursing Associate.
• Experience in patient assessment and care planning.
• Experience using SystmOne clinical system – desirable.
• Primary care or community healthcare experience – desirable.
• Chronic disease management experience – desirable.
• Experience in health promotion and prevention – desirable.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Understanding of clinical governance and safeguarding principles.
• Flexible, compassionate approach to patient care.
• Leadership and mentoring experience – desirable.
• Quality improvement project experience – desirable.
• Understanding of primary care services and pathways – desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Downton Surgery
Moot Lane
Downton
Salisbury
SP5 3JP

Website: https://www.downtonsurgery.nhs.uk/