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Nursing Associate

Downton Surgery

Salisbury, SP5 3JPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

31 October 2026

31 days left

Job description

Join our thriving GP practice as a Nursing Associate in this exciting ARRS-funded opportunity. You'll deliver comprehensive nursing care including chr...

Lead chronic disease management clinics for asthma, COPD and

hypertension. 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

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Lead chronic disease clinics for asthma, COPD, hypertension, and other long-term conditions
  • Conduct comprehensive health assessments and annual reviews in line with national and local guidelines
  • Medication management including reviews, reconciliation, and monitoring
  • Patient education and self-management support for chronic conditions
  • Care planning and goal setting with patients and families

  • NHS Health Checks and cardiovascular risk assessments
  • Health promotion activities including smoking cessation, weight management, and lifestyle advice
  • Vaccination services including seasonal flu, COVID-19, and travel immunizations
  • Screening programs including cervical screening.
  • Preventative care and early intervention strategies

  • Clinical procedures as trained and assessed competence
  • Comprehensive nursing assessments using systematic approaches
  • Clinical observations including vital signs, ECGs, and physiological monitoring
  • Wound care management including assessment, treatment, and healing monitoring
  • Minor illness management within scope of practice and competency

Clinical procedures as trained and assessed competent

  • Multi-disciplinary team working with GPs, Practice Nurses, and allied health professionals
  • Care coordination and case management for complex patients
  • Referral management to secondary care and community services
  • Liaison with district nurses, social services, and external agencies
  • This role requires flexibility to work across different clinical areas within the practice, adapting to varying patient needs and service demands. You will work both independently within your scope of practice and collaboratively as part of the wider healthcare team.The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and commitment to delivering excellent patient care while continuously developing their skills and knowledge in primary care nursing.

Our established practice serves over 7,000 patients with a commitment

to delivering exceptional primary care services. We pride ourselves on being a

friendly, supportive team that values both experience and enthusiasm. Our

collaborative approach creates an inclusive environment where every team member

contributes to patient care excellence. We invest heavily in professional

development through training opportunities, mentorship, and career progression

pathways. Benefits include competitive salary, NHS pension, professional

development funding, and flexible working arrangements. Join our

forward-thinking practice where innovation meets compassionate care, and where

your professional growth is actively supported.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in healthcare setting prior to foundation degree training Post-registration experience as a Nursing Associate Experience in patient assessment and care planning

Desirable: - Experience in Primary care or community healthcare; - Experience using System one; - Chronic disease management and health promotion.

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration as a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent Current NMC PIN and professional indemnity
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy

Desirable

  • Wound care knowledge including compression bandaging and Doppler
  • Qualified in Long term conditions e.g. Asthma & Diabetes
  • NHS Health Checks trained.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

14 September 2026

Last checked

15 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Downton Surgery

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