Description
The Nursing Associate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within Primary Care, delivering high-quality, compassionate, and person-centred care to patients.
This role bridges the gap between Healthcare Support Workers and Registered Nurses, providing holistic care while ensuring patients are supported in managing their health and wellbeing.
The post is funded through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and will support the delivery of the PCNs objectives, enhancing capacity and improving patient access to care.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses and in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Code and Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates.
- Support patients throughout their outpatient journey, including diagnostics, minor procedures, and follow-up care.
- Monitor and record patient's vital signs, clinical observations, and escalate concerns in line with clinical policies and procedures.
- Assist with minor clinical procedures and support nurses/GPs during diagnostic or interventional appointments.
- Perform venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, smear tests, adult and child immunisations, and other clinical tasks within your scope of practice.
- Support in long-term condition reviews (as competency allows, e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes support).
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation using the appropriate systems like EMIS, Docman, and SystemOne.
- Contribute to quality improvement activities, audits, and service development projects within the practice.
- Compliance with infection prevention and control and health and safety regulations.
- Participate in clinical audits as required by the clinical staff.
- Ensure adequate stock levels to allow care to be provided.
Benefits
- Salary: £29,000 to £33,000 a year
Requirements
- Registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate
- Experience in smear tests and adult and child vaccinations
- Experience in General Practice (desirable)