Nurse Associate

GP Healthcare Alliance (GPHA) has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and enthusiastic nurse associate to join our PCN, based at Southend West Central PCN. This role is offered on a full-time basis, for 37.5 hours per week.

The postholder will work with a diverse range of people from different cultural and social backgrounds. The ability to work confidently and effectively in a varied, and sometimes challenging environment is essential. The role has the support of a multi-professional primary care team made up of doctors, paramedics, and clinical pharmacists.  

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be organised, patient and empathetic. They will have experience of working in health, social care or other support roles including direct contact with people, families, or carers.

Please see the attached job description for further information.

• A relevant nursing/foundation degree. 
• Current NMC registration.
• Evidence of clinical skills and experience.
• Compassionate manner with an empathetic approach and demonstrable kindness in all aspects of your work.
• Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the wider NHS.
  
  

Our vision is to work in partnership with our colleagues and patients to provide the best primary care services in the community. Our team includes a variety of different professionals who can offer peer support and shared learning. We encourage our team members to share ideas and offer suggestions for how our services can be delivered to improve our patient care across our local population.

For more information about us as a PCN, please visit our website: West Central Primary Care Network (westcentralpcn.nhs.uk)

All our PCN staff are employed by GP Healthcare Alliance (GPHA).  GPHA values staff and can offer:

• NHS pension.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• 28 days annual leave per year, including bank holidays (pro rata).
• Peer support and mentoring.
• Support with training and development in line with your personal development plans.
• Reimbursement for parking and travel expenses for attending meetings/off site sessions.

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.