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Experienced Health Care Assistant / Trainee Nurse AssociateNHS

Wigan, WN6 7LP Permanent Negotiable
Posted 18 August 2026 Closing date 11 September 2026
Wigan Wallgate Rail Station (0.7 miles away) Wigan Bus Station (0.6 miles away)

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health Care Assistant or Trainee 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.

Job description

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.

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.

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