This is a rare opportunity to be able to join Lowestoft PCN as a nurse associate for a 12 month maternity contract, on a full-time basis. This role will be based in the PCN's Victoria Road Surgery in Lowestoft. You may have just completed your nurse associate training or already be a qualified nurse associate, if so we would love to speaking to you. Main duties include; Assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, suture and clip removal, BMI and lifestyle advice, as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs. Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental), smoking cessation services. Support the RGN with the holistic assessment and planning of wound care plans for patients with chronic and acute wounds. Implement agreed wound care plans, following local and national evidence-based guidelines, inclusive of the treatment of minor traumatic wounds. Provide holistic assessment and treatment of patients attending for ear irrigation. Support chronic disease management. Provide contraception advice and sexual health guidance. Carry out venepuncture and i mmunisations. About the Candidate All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills and experience: Registered with the nursing or midwifery council, with no restrictions on practice. Core medicines management knowledge. Wound care knowledge. Ability to undertake the following; venepuncture, suture removal, urinalysis and swab taking. Knowledge of national immunisation and screening programmes. Knowledge, and experience of its application, in supporting long-term conditions. Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS. About Us Lowestoft PCN has a patient population of approximately 80,000 across 7 practices. We aim to provide high quality services adhering to principles of best practice, promoting equal opportunities and working positively with diversity. Lowestoft PCN includes the following practices working together to provide and promote healthcare for the patients of Lowestoft. We are passionate about delivering high quality services. Andaman Surgery Rosedale and Kirkley Mill Surgery, Alexandra Road Crestview Surgery Bridge Road Surgery, Victoria Road Surgery High Street Surgery. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.