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Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Nurse Associate

The closing date is 02 July 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Nursing Associate to join our clinical team. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive general practice setting, where you will contribute to a wide range of clinical and health promotion activities, bridging the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses.

Main duties of the job

As a Nursing Associate, you will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care to patients. Your duties will include supporting chronic disease management, performing clinical tasks such as wound care, venepuncture, and observations, and assisting with health checks, immunisations, and patient education. Bridging the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses, working within your scope of clinical practice and knowledge to promote health, prevent illness, and contribute to the overall efficiency and quality of care provided by the practice.

About us

Cheadle Hulme Medical Group is a friendly, patient-centred GP practice situated in the leafy suburb of Cheadle Hulme. We operate across two well-connected sites, Bridge House, located near the heart of the village, and Smithy Green Health Centre, just a five-minute drive away. As a practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality primary care to our community. Teamwork is at the heart of our culture, and we continually strive for excellent patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A3974-25-0003

Job locations

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Smithy Green

Cheadle Hulme

Cheshire

SK8 6LU


Bridge House Medical Centre

11 Ladybridge Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 5LL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities But Not Limited To:

Provide care for patients in line with your scope of practice and NMC code

Undertake clinical tasks such as:

Blood pressure checks, ECGs, and pulse oximetry

Venepuncture (phlebotomy)

Wound care and dressings

Removal of sutures and clips

Supporting chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, diabetes)

Administering immunisations under PGDs (once competent)

Assist with NHS Health Checks and new patient assessments

Deliver patient education and promote self-care strategies

Maintain accurate patient records using EMIS

Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support patient-centred care

Contribute to infection prevention and control and equipment maintenance

Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities

Adhere to safeguarding procedures, confidentiality, and data protection policies

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities But Not Limited To:

Provide care for patients in line with your scope of practice and NMC code

Undertake clinical tasks such as:

Blood pressure checks, ECGs, and pulse oximetry

Venepuncture (phlebotomy)

Wound care and dressings

Removal of sutures and clips

Supporting chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, diabetes)

Administering immunisations under PGDs (once competent)

Assist with NHS Health Checks and new patient assessments

Deliver patient education and promote self-care strategies

Maintain accurate patient records using EMIS

Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support patient-centred care

Contribute to infection prevention and control and equipment maintenance

Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities

Adhere to safeguarding procedures, confidentiality, and data protection policies

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in healthcare setting
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently within scope of practice

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a General Practice setting
  • Experience assisting in chronic disease clinics
  • Familiarity with QOF and primary care pathways

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate
  • Nursing Associate Foundation Degree (Level 5)
  • Skilled in venepuncture and basic clinical tasks

Desirable

  • Working Knowledge of EMIS & Docman Clinical systems
  • Immunisation and/or cervical cytology trained
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in healthcare setting
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently within scope of practice

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a General Practice setting
  • Experience assisting in chronic disease clinics
  • Familiarity with QOF and primary care pathways

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate
  • Nursing Associate Foundation Degree (Level 5)
  • Skilled in venepuncture and basic clinical tasks

Desirable

  • Working Knowledge of EMIS & Docman Clinical systems
  • Immunisation and/or cervical cytology trained

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

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Address

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Smithy Green

Cheadle Hulme

Cheshire

SK8 6LU


Employer's website

https://www.cheadlehulmeandbridgehouse.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Address

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Smithy Green

Cheadle Hulme

Cheshire

SK8 6LU


Employer's website

https://www.cheadlehulmeandbridgehouse.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Jo Bayes

jo.bayes@nhs.net

01619835300

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A3974-25-0003

Job locations

Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Smithy Green

Cheadle Hulme

Cheshire

SK8 6LU


Bridge House Medical Centre

11 Ladybridge Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 5LL


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