PCN Nursing Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Nursing Associate will work as part of the Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across five GP practices. The role bridges the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses, contributing to clinical care, health promotion, long-term condition management, and prevention in line with PCN and ARRS objectives.

The post holder will work flexibly across practices to support workforce resilience, continuity of care, and improved patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or GP
• Undertake delegated clinical tasks, including:
• Phlebotomy and venepuncture
• Blood pressure monitoring
• ECG recording
• Wound care and dressings
• Injections and immunisations (where trained and competent)
• Health checks and screening procedures
• Support long-term condition reviews (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
• Recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately

Patient-Centred Care

• Deliver care in line with individual care plans and agreed protocols
• Support health promotion and self-management
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and families
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all patient interactions

PCN & Practice Working

• Work across five GP practices, adapting to different teams and environments
• Participate in PCN multidisciplinary team meetings
• Support PCN priorities such as:
• Preventative care and early intervention
• Long-term condition management
• Reducing health inequalities
• Vaccination and immunisation programmes

Documentation & Information Governance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne
• Ensure compliance with information governance, GDPR, and confidentiality standards
• Contribute to data collection and reporting for ARRS and PCN DES requirements

Professional Practice & Development

• Practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code
• Maintain Nursing Associate registration and revalidation requirements
• Work within own scope of practice and competence
• Engage in clinical supervision, appraisal, and continuous professional development
• Contribute to service improvement and quality initiatives

Team Working & Communication

• Work collaboratively within the PCN multidisciplinary team
• Support and mentor healthcare assistants where appropriate
• Communicate effectively with GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff

Person Specification

Essential

• Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification as a Nursing Associate
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Experience working in a health or care setting
• Ability to work across multiple GP practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within scope of practice and follow clinical protocols
• Competent IT skills and accurate clinical record keeping

Desirable

• Experience working in primary care or GP practice settings
• Experience using SystmOne
• Experience supporting long-term condition management
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Values & Behaviours

• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Professional and accountable
• Flexible and adaptable
• Team-orientated and collaborative

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification as a Nursing Associate
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Experience working in a health or care setting
• Ability to work across multiple GP practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within scope of practice and follow clinical protocols
• Competent IT skills and accurate clinical record keeping

Desirable

• Experience working in primary care or GP practice settings
• Experience using SystmOne
• Experience supporting long-term condition management
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Professional and accountable
• Flexible and adaptable
• Team-orientated and collaborative

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oakridge Park Medical Centre

Address

Nexus MK PCN - Scorpio House

Rockingham Drive

Milton Keynes

MK14 6LY

Employer's website

https://www.oakridgeparkmedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)