Primary Care Careers

Trainee Nursing Associate

The closing date is 30 September 2025

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Job summary

Two Rivers Medical Centre located in Ipswich is looking to recruit a trainee nurse associate, to support our clinical nursing team and improve our patient services within our practice. This role is offered on a full-time basis days.

Main duties of the job

  • Carry out basic observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, weight BMI)
  • Undertake phlebotomy, ECG's, and wound care (following training and competency assessment)
  • Support chronic disease management clinic (e.g., diabetes, asthma, and hypertension) under supervision
  • Administer vaccinations and immunisations (once trained and assessed as competent)
  • Provide support with NHS Health Checks and Health promotion activities
  • Ensure Infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times

About us

As an employee of Two Rivers Medical Centre, you will enjoy the following benefits:

  • Genuine responsibility from day one
  • Work with a strong social purpose
  • A competitive salary with increments based on professional development
  • Membership of the NHS pension
  • Support to guide your personal and professional development
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Working in a purpose built facility
  • Working in the largest single site GP surgery in Suffolk
  • 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing with continual years of NHS service

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.63 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

28959

Job locations

30 Woodbridge Rd East

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP4 5PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who;
  • Is compassionate, caring, and patient-focused
  • Has a genuine interest in developing a career in nursing
  • Is a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Is willing to learn and committed to completing the trainee Nurse Associate programme
  • Can demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and professionalism
  • Is able to work under supervision while gradually gaining confidence and skills
  • Can show resilience and adaptability in a healthcare environment
  • Values dignity, respect, and inclusivity in patient care
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who;
  • Is compassionate, caring, and patient-focused
  • Has a genuine interest in developing a career in nursing
  • Is a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Is willing to learn and committed to completing the trainee Nurse Associate programme
  • Can demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and professionalism
  • Is able to work under supervision while gradually gaining confidence and skills
  • Can show resilience and adaptability in a healthcare environment
  • Values dignity, respect, and inclusivity in patient care

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

30 Woodbridge Rd East

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP4 5PB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

30 Woodbridge Rd East

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP4 5PB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Two Rivers Medical Centre

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.63 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

28959

Job locations

30 Woodbridge Rd East

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP4 5PB


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