Eynsham Medical Group

Nursing Associate

The closing date is 03 October 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Associate to join our friendly General Practice team for 12 hours a week. The ideal candidate will provide nursing support to the Nurses, and General Practitioners to ensure the efficient and effective provision of the full range of nursing services to the patients of the Practice. This role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced Nursing Associate to join our excellent nursing team. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing smear tests, injections, dressings, phlebotomy and other related services to support the clinical teams.

About us

This is a clinically forward-thinking, GMS (General Medical Services) 6 Partner NHS GP Practice in rural Oxfordshire. The practice is very well established and highly respected; and continues to explore innovative ways to deliver comprehensive, integrated healthcare.

With a clear vision to deliver high quality care, the practice has core values which were developed by the whole health care team, with each doctor carrying a list and a triaging access system that aims to balance access with continuity. Good communication, compassion, and continuity of care remain at the heart of practice activities.

In summary, the practice ethos is progressive, innovative, supportive and caring with a happy family feel within the team. Well-being and work life balance is very important to the Partners and there is a strong belief in investment of staff for self-development and retention, which aids overall morale. There is also a strong focus on ensuring effective and efficient running of the Practice as a business.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.19 to £14.23 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1894-25-0004

Job locations

Eynsham Medical Centre

Conduit Lane

Eynsham

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 4QB


Long Hanborough Surgery

Willis Court

Long Hanborough

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 8FQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Nursing Associate

Clinical

1.

To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses, Nurse Practitioner and General Practitioners

2.

Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure

3.

The testing and result recording of clinical specimens

4.

Ensuring patient care by chaperoning

5.

Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples

6.

Undertake ECG

7.

Assist with the provision of health checks

8.

The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal

9.

The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use

10.

Actively ensure infection control procedures/protocols are adhered to

11.

Administering flu and pneumonia vaccines under PSD

12.

Administering prescribed injections

13.

Attach home ECG and blood pressure monitors and download results into patients notes

14.

Annual diabetic foot checks

15.

Assist in the training of new staff, trainee GPs and students

16.

Wound care and leg ulcer dressings using Aseptic and Non-Touch Technique

17.

Removal of skin closures, sutures/clips/steristrips

18.

Doppler studies

19.

Compression hosiery measuring and fitting

20.

Smear taking

Administration

21.

The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt

22.

Communicating with the multidisciplinary team relevant information in a timely manner

23.

The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system

24.

Ensure confidentiality of all patient information

25.

Undertake all training required as standard by the practice e.g. Resus training

General

26.

To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system

27.

Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards

28.

Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time

Including role development, extended duties and overtime cover for holidays etc

Job description

Job responsibilities

Nursing Associate

Clinical

1.

To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses, Nurse Practitioner and General Practitioners

2.

Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure

3.

The testing and result recording of clinical specimens

4.

Ensuring patient care by chaperoning

5.

Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples

6.

Undertake ECG

7.

Assist with the provision of health checks

8.

The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal

9.

The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use

10.

Actively ensure infection control procedures/protocols are adhered to

11.

Administering flu and pneumonia vaccines under PSD

12.

Administering prescribed injections

13.

Attach home ECG and blood pressure monitors and download results into patients notes

14.

Annual diabetic foot checks

15.

Assist in the training of new staff, trainee GPs and students

16.

Wound care and leg ulcer dressings using Aseptic and Non-Touch Technique

17.

Removal of skin closures, sutures/clips/steristrips

18.

Doppler studies

19.

Compression hosiery measuring and fitting

20.

Smear taking

Administration

21.

The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt

22.

Communicating with the multidisciplinary team relevant information in a timely manner

23.

The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system

24.

Ensure confidentiality of all patient information

25.

Undertake all training required as standard by the practice e.g. Resus training

General

26.

To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system

27.

Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards

28.

Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time

Including role development, extended duties and overtime cover for holidays etc

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate qualification
  • Qualified to take smears
  • Qualified in wound and leg ulcer management
  • Qualified in phlebotomy
  • Qualified to give injections

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate qualification
  • Qualified to take smears
  • Qualified in wound and leg ulcer management
  • Qualified in phlebotomy
  • Qualified to give injections

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Eynsham Medical Group

Address

Eynsham Medical Centre

Conduit Lane

Eynsham

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 4QB


Employer's website

https://www.eynshammedicalgroup.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Eynsham Medical Group

Address

Eynsham Medical Centre

Conduit Lane

Eynsham

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 4QB


Employer's website

https://www.eynshammedicalgroup.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Nurse Manager

Leanda Rankin

leanda.rankin@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.19 to £14.23 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1894-25-0004

Job locations

Eynsham Medical Centre

Conduit Lane

Eynsham

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 4QB


Long Hanborough Surgery

Willis Court

Long Hanborough

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 8FQ


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