Nurse Associate

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic,

reliable, highly motivated individual with experience in Primary Care to the role of Nurse Associate.The Nurse

Associate works within their scope of practice in accordance with the Nursing

and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.

Main duties of the job

The Nurse Associate will:

Undertake and record clinical observations including blood

pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, weight, BMI and

urinalysis.

Perform venepuncture, capillary blood sampling and other

diagnostic procedures.

Carry out ECGs.

Deliver wound care including dressings, suture removal and basic

wound assessment.

Administer injections as delegated and within scope of practice.

Support patient chronic disease reviews and monitoring (e.g.

asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension) under supervision.

Support patients with long-term conditions, including those with

complex needs such as dementia and mental health conditions.

Undertake NHS Health Checks.

Carry out cervical cytology.

Administer vaccinations and immunisations under Patient Group

Directions (PGDs) or Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), including childhood

immunisations.

Undertake home visits for housebound patients for annual reviews,

vaccinations and monitoring as delegated.

Recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients or

safeguarding concerns.

About us

We are a large forward-thinking paperless Practice of 18,500 patients, based in excellent modern purpose-built premises. Our strength lies in the diversity of skills and professional interests within our team. We have a multidisciplinary clinical team made up of Doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, First Contact Physios, Health Care Assistants, Nurse Associates, and Social Prescribers. We are committed to facilitating ongoing continuing professional development.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,000 to £30,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2726-26-0012

Job locations

Accrington Pals Primary Care Centre

1 Paradise Street

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 2EJ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The Nursing

Associate works alongside a team within general practice. The post holder will be an integral part of

the general practice team at Peel House Medical Practice. Please see attached job discription with further infromaikton.

Job responsibilities

The Nursing

Associate works alongside a team within general practice. The post holder will be an integral part of

the general practice team at Peel House Medical Practice. Please see attached job discription with further infromaikton.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nursing associate and on the NMC register.
• Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Desirable

• Please see attached person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nursing associate and on the NMC register.
• Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Desirable

• Please see attached person specification for further 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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Peel House Medical Practice

Address

Accrington Pals Primary Care Centre

1 Paradise Street

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 2EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.peelhousemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Peel House Medical Practice

Address

Accrington Pals Primary Care Centre

1 Paradise Street

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 2EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.peelhousemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The Nursing

Associate works alongside a team within general practice. The post holder will be an integral part of

the general practice team at Peel House Medical Practice. Please see attached job discription with further infromaikton.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nursing associate and on the NMC register.
• Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Desirable

• Please see attached person specification for further information.