Nursing Associate

Job Title Nursing Associate

Reports To Practice Manager

Accountable To Partners

Job Summary The Nursing Associate will work as part of the General Practice nursing team, supporting the Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), GPs, and wider multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.

The post holder will deliver a range of clinical and health promotion activities within their scope of practice, contributing to the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of patients. They will support patients to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing while promoting a positive patient experience.

The Nursing Associate will work under the direction and supervision of registered healthcare professionals, whilst being accountable for their own practice in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties The post holder will

• Undertake a range of delegated clinical procedures within their scope of practice and competence.
• Record and monitor physiological measurements including: Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Temperature
• Respiratory rate
• Height and weight
• BMI
• Undertake ECG recordings.
• Carry out wound care and simple dressings.
• Support patients with long-term condition monitoring as directed by the nursing team.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations where appropriately trained and competent.
• Support national screening and health promotion programmes.
• Recognise changes in a patient's condition and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Assist in maintaining safe clinical environments and infection prevention and control standards.

Patient Care The post holder will

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients and their families.
• Support patients to understand and manage their health conditions.
• Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice in line with practice protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.

Working with the Nursing Team The post holder will

• Work closely with Practice Nurses and HCAs to deliver nursing services.
• Support the nursing team in delivering chronic disease management programmes.
• Assist with clinical recalls and monitoring activities.
• Contribute to achieving quality improvement and patient safety objectives.
• Participate in team meetings and service development initiatives.

Record Keeping The post holder will

Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records.

Ensure all clinical information is entered onto the clinical system in accordance with practice procedures.

Comply with information governance and data protection requirements.

Professional Responsibilities The post holder will

• Work within NMC standards, professional guidelines, and organisational policies.
• Maintain professional registration and revalidation requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and continuing professional development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and service improvement.
• Work within the limits of their competence and seek support when required.

General Responsibilities The post holder will

• Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with safeguarding policies for adults and children.
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patients, staff, and practice information.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and grade.