Nurse Associate

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, reliable, highly motivated individual with experience in Primary Care to the role of Nurse Associate.The Nurse Associate works within their scope of practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.

Main duties of the job

The Nurse Associate will:

Undertake and record clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, weight, BMI and urinalysis.

Perform venepuncture, capillary blood sampling and other diagnostic procedures.

Carry out ECGs.

Deliver wound care including dressings, suture removal and basic wound assessment.

Administer injections as delegated and within scope of practice.

Support patient chronic disease reviews and monitoring (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension) under supervision.

Support patients with long-term conditions, including those with complex needs such as dementia and mental health conditions.

Undertake NHS Health Checks.

Carry out cervical cytology (if trained and competent).Administer vaccinations and immunisations under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), including childhood immunisations (if appropriately trained and assessed as competent).

Undertake home visits for housebound patients for annual reviews, vaccinations and monitoring as delegated.

Recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients or safeguarding concerns.

About us

We are a large forward-thinking paperless Practice of 18,000 patients, based in excellent modern purpose-built premises. Our strength lies in the diversity of skills and professional interests within our team. We have a multidisciplinary clinical team made up of Doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, First Contact Physios, Health Care Assistants, Nurse Associates, Health and Wellbeing Coach and Social Prescribers. We are committed to facilitating ongoing continuing professional development.