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Experienced Health Care Assistant / Nurse Associate

The Dicconson Group Practice

Wigan, WN6 7LP Permanent Posted 21 August 2026 Apply by 11 September 2026

Home Office register entry: The Dicconson Group Practice, Wigan

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health Care Assistant or experienced Nurse Associate to join our already experienced and established practice nursing team.

We would be looking for you to work between 32 - 35 hours each week.

The successful candiate would need to be motivated and committed to providing high quality care and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patient.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and have the necessary qualification, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Your Duties will include:

Undertake New Patient Health Checks

Undertake NHS Health Checks

Health promotion and Lifestyle advice,

Supporting Long Term Condition Reviews

Diabetic Foot Checks - were trained.

Height, Weight and BMI measurements.

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for transportation

Providing support in minor surgery clinics if required.

Supporting QOF and BeCCoR priorities.

Maintaining accurate clinical records,

Supporting Infection prevention and control proceedures,

Please note this list is not exhaustive.

About us

Located just outside the heart of Wigan town centre, The Dicconson Group Practice is a well established GP Practice serving a diverse patient population of approximately 9650 patients.

You will be joining a welcoming and experienced clinical team at the Practice.

This is headed up by 4 supportive GP Partners. We have a dedicated team of 3 salaried GP's . 2 Advanced Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses, a Nurse Associate and our Healthcare Associate.

They in turn are supported by our non-clinical team, which includes our friendly reception team , dedicated secretaries and data quality lead as well as our management team of 3.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative supportive environment, where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute to the ongoing development of the Practice.

We provide a place of work with a healthy work / life balance.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3232-26-0007

Job locations

Boston House

Frog Lane

Wigan

WN6 7LP

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Main Duties Of The Job Will Include:

Main duties of the job

Your Duties will include:

Undertake New Patient Health Checks

Undertake NHS Health Checks

Health promotion and Lifestyle advice,

Supporting Long Term Condition Reviews

Diabetic Foot Checks - were trained.

Height, Weight and BMI measurements.

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for transportation

Providing support in minor surgery clinics if required.

Supporting QOF and BeCCoR priorities.

Maintaining accurate clinical records,

Supporting Infection prevention and control proceedures,

Ensure fridges are routinely cleaned in accordance with current guidance

Stock Control

Work Collaboratively with GP's nurses and admin staff

Administering certain Injections under PSD

Please note this list is not exhaustive.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential criteria
  • Basic Qualifications.
  • Relevant health and social care qualifications.

Desirable

  • Desirable criteria
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in General Practice
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to clinical colleagues

Team Work

Essential

  • Ability to work well with Nurses, GP's Admin and other support staff in a fast paces environment .

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Effective Time Management.
  • Demonstrated personal accountability.
  • Ability to listen, empathise with patients and provide person centered support in a non-judgmental way.
  • Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
  • Understanding of safeguarding.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Dicconson Group Practice

Address

Boston House

Frog Lane

Wigan

WN6 7LP

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.thedicconsongrouppracticewigan.nhs.uk/

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