Job summary 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 of the job 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 immunisations. 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. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.57 to £14.89 an hour - depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 8881 Job locations Victoria Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9LU Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the nursing or midwifery council, with no restrictions on practice. Experience Essential 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the nursing or midwifery council, with no restrictions on practice. Experience Essential 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. 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 Victoria Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9LU Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)