Nursing Associate
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Riverside Surgery Nursing Associate
The closing date is 27 November 2026
Job summary
We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a passionate, forward thinking Nursing Associate to join our Nursing Team and work alongside our multidisciplinary workforce at Riverside Surgery. We are a busy practice serving a diverse range of patients (11,700 approx) in the centre of High Wycombe.
We would welcome applicants who feel they can make a difference with their expertise and positive outlook and would like to contribute to Riverside Surgerys vision of providing excellent care.
Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and ensure high quality care is given as well as provide a high standard of general nursing care to all patients, ensuring that they are treated with dignity and respect while promoting a safe environment.
Main duties of the job
You will maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice policies, protocols and guidelines. It is essential that the Nursing Associate works within their own level of competency and expand their role in accordance with practice requires and own scope of practice.
Job responsibilities will include:
- Providing wound care and dressings
- Perform and record clinical observations such as BP, temperature, respiration rate, pulse including appropriate coding
- Provide a range of injections (B12, depo etc) and vaccinations (flu, covid, RSV etc), venepuncture and other relevant clinical tasks as required and in line with the competencies of the role
- Promote health and wellbeing to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health check
- Support long term care planning for our patients with chronic diseases e.g. care and support planning, serious mental illness reviews etc
- If competent we would also ask you to perform smear tests and baby immunisations.
About us
We are a large, friendly GP training Practice based near the town centre of High Wycombe. The surgery was purpose built in 1991 and we offer a large range of services. We have over 11,700 registered patients of all ages. We have a diverse population group of varying ethnicity. Our list is open and we welcome new patients living in the area.
We have a large clinical team (4 Partners, 4 salaried GPs, 2 Nurse Specialists, two nursing associates and a paramedic). We have a strong admin/non-clinical team who provide excellent support alongside. This job opportunity has arisen following a re-organisation of the clinical nurse team and retirement of a colleague.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
A5367-26-0002
Job locations
George Street
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 2RZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a nursing associate, preferably who has completed the GPN course, and worked in general practice. The hours and days are flexible / subject to negotiation.
You will maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice policies, protocols and guidelines. It is essential that the Nursing Associate works within their own level of competency and expand their role in accordance with practice requires and own scope of practice.
Job responsibilities will include:
- Providing wound care and dressings
- Perform and record clinical observations such as BP, temperature, respiration rate, pulse including appropriate coding
- Provide a range of injections (B12, depo etc) and vaccinations (flu, covid, RSV etc), venepuncture and other relevant clinical tasks as required and in line with the competencies of the role
- Promote health and wellbeing to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health check
- Support long term care planning for our patients with chronic diseases e.g. care and support planning, serious mental illness reviews etc
- If competent we would also ask you to perform smear tests and baby immunisations.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a nursing associate, preferably who has completed the GPN course, and worked in general practice. The hours and days are flexible / subject to negotiation.
You will maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice policies, protocols and guidelines. It is essential that the Nursing Associate works within their own level of competency and expand their role in accordance with practice requires and own scope of practice.
Job responsibilities will include:
- Providing wound care and dressings
- Perform and record clinical observations such as BP, temperature, respiration rate, pulse including appropriate coding
- Provide a range of injections (B12, depo etc) and vaccinations (flu, covid, RSV etc), venepuncture and other relevant clinical tasks as required and in line with the competencies of the role
- Promote health and wellbeing to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health check
- Support long term care planning for our patients with chronic diseases e.g. care and support planning, serious mental illness reviews etc
- If competent we would also ask you to perform smear tests and baby immunisations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in General Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification
Desirable
- The Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in General Practice Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in General Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification
Desirable
- The Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in General Practice Nursing
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
Riverside Surgery
Address
George Street
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 2RZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.theriversidesurgeryhighwycombe.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Riverside Surgery
Address
George Street
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 2RZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.theriversidesurgeryhighwycombe.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse
Mrs Liz Spencer
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
A5367-26-0002
Job locations
George Street
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 2RZ
United Kingdom
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