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The Hollies Medical Practice

Nursing associate- maternity cover (30-37.5 hours per week)

The closing date is 01 June 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a qualified Nursing Associate to join our busy and friendly team at the Hollies Medical Practice in Tamworth.

The Hollies has approximately 16000 registered patients. We have an excellent supportive team and take pride in delivering a high standard of care to our patients. As a training practice, we also regularly have GP registrars and medical students working at the practice.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. They will support the delivery of the following services to patients:

  • Provide routine nursing tasks, such as blood pressure checks, weight and height measurements, pulse, ECG, phlebotomy and lifestyle advise.
  • If trained and assessed as competent, undertake cervical sample taking under supervision.
  • Support chronic disease management, including carrying out annual health reviews for patients with asthma or diabetes patients, including foot checks.
  • Provide healthy lifestyle advice regarding diet, exercise and smoking.
  • Administer immunations under a patient specific directive
  • Assist in minor surgery procedures and implant clinics.
  • Chaperone and assist patients who are being examined by a clinician

The practice uses EMIS Web, and although experience in using this system is desirable training will be provided.

Applicants must hold a current NMC registration and be committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

About us

Maternity cover for 30 - 37.5 hours per week.

Benefits of this post include:

NHS pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Uniform

Practice sick pay scheme following probationary period

Annual leave - 25 days plus bank holidays increasing to 27 days after 5 years service and 30 days after 10 years

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1581-25-0004

Job locations

Tamworth Health Centre

Upper Gungate

Tamworth

Staffs

B79 7EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide general and specific health screening to the practice population, in line with agreed protocols and reference to the Senior practice nurse, ACP or General Practitioner, where necessary.

Document consultations accurately and in line with NMC guidelines.

Be aware of safeguarding procedures and infection control guidlines.

Be accountable and work within limits of own comopetency.

To deliver quality care to patients and work effectively with the team.

Apply by completing the online form or sending CV and covering letter to hollies.medical@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide general and specific health screening to the practice population, in line with agreed protocols and reference to the Senior practice nurse, ACP or General Practitioner, where necessary.

Document consultations accurately and in line with NMC guidelines.

Be aware of safeguarding procedures and infection control guidlines.

Be accountable and work within limits of own comopetency.

To deliver quality care to patients and work effectively with the team.

Apply by completing the online form or sending CV and covering letter to hollies.medical@nhs.net

Person Specification

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure and remain calm
  • Ability to manage time effectively

Desirable

  • Adaptable to change
  • Flexible to meet the needs of the practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified nursing associate - registered with NMC

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in primary care

Desirable

  • Experience of EMIS web
Person Specification

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure and remain calm
  • Ability to manage time effectively

Desirable

  • Adaptable to change
  • Flexible to meet the needs of the practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified nursing associate - registered with NMC

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in primary care

Desirable

  • Experience of EMIS web

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

The Hollies Medical Practice

Address

Tamworth Health Centre

Upper Gungate

Tamworth

Staffs

B79 7EA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hollies Medical Practice

Address

Tamworth Health Centre

Upper Gungate

Tamworth

Staffs

B79 7EA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Sharon Taylor

hollies.medical@nhs.net

01827217799

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1581-25-0004

Job locations

Tamworth Health Centre

Upper Gungate

Tamworth

Staffs

B79 7EA


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