Job summary
Job Summary
Medicus Health Partners is seeking a motivated and compassionateNursing Associateto support clinical care at Freezywater Primary Care Centre. Working under the supervision of registered nurses and GPs, you will deliver safe, person-centred nursing care, carry out clinical observations, support long-term condition reviews, assist with minor procedures, and contribute to vaccination and health-promotion programmes. This role is central to delivering high-quality care within our primary care network and supporting integrated working at Freezywater Primary Care Centre.
Why work with us?
Join thelargest GP partnership in Enfield, providing care across nine sites and working as part of a fully integrated, supportive organisation.
Develop your clinical skills with ongoing support from experiencedregistered nurses, GPs, and MDT colleagues.
Gain valuable experience inclinical assessments, vaccinations, ECGs, venipuncture, health promotion, minor surgery, and PCN-wide initiatives.
Work in an environment that valueslearning, reflective practice, and professional development, with opportunities to expand your competency portfolio.
Make a meaningful difference to patient health, independence, and well-being in a diverse community setting.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties:
Provide person-centred care and support patients with daily health needs.
Perform and record clinical observations, including BP, pulse, temperature and respirations.
Carry out delegated annual reviews and routine clinical tasks under supervision.
Deliver vaccinations and immunisations, including flu and childhood vaccines, once trained.
Perform ECGs, venipuncture and other clinical procedures within competence.
Assist GPs and nurses with minor surgery, family planning clinics and treatment sessions.
Offer health promotion, lifestyle advice and support patients with self-management.
Provide information on contraception and family planning needs.
Recognise safeguarding concerns for adults and children and follow appropriate referral procedures.
Identify and respond to emergencies such as anaphylaxis in line with current guidelines.
Maintain infection-control standards and ensure safe working practices.
Document consultations and care accurately in accordance with NMC guidelines.
Support audits, QOF recalls, CQC compliance and local incentive projects.
Manage and monitor stock, equipment, emergency kits and clinical supplies.
Work collaboratively with nurses, GPs, HCAs and the wider MDT to ensure high-quality care.
Participate in reflective practice, mandatory training and ongoing professional development.
About us
About us
Medicus Health Partners is Enfield's largest GP partnership, serving over 94,000 patients across nine locations. As a fully integrated provider, we ensure consistent, high-quality care supported by shared systems, collaborative working, and a commitment to improving population health.
Our TeamOur workforce includes a broad multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical professionals working together to deliver safe, effective, and accessible patient care across the network.
Our CultureWe promote an inclusive, respectful, and supportive working environment where staff development, patient wellbeing, and teamwork are central to everything we do. Continuous learning and reflective practice are encouraged at all levels.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care
Provide person-centred care and support patients with a wide range of health needs.
Perform and document clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respirations.
Carry out delegated annual reviews and routine assessments under supervision.
Deliver vaccination and immunisation programmes including flu and childhood vaccines once trained.
Undertake ECGs, venipuncture and other clinical procedures within the scope of competence.
Assist registered nurses and GPs with minor surgery, family planning clinics and treatment sessions.
Provide general health advice, lifestyle guidance and opportunistic health promotion.
Offer information and support related to contraception and family planning.
Assess and manage uncomplicated wounds within practice protocols.
Support patients with dementia, mental-health needs and learning disabilities.
Recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns promptly to senior staff.
Safety, Safeguarding and Emergency ResponseRecognise signs of safeguarding concerns involving children, adults or vulnerable individuals, following local and national safeguarding procedures.
Identify, respond to and manage emergencies such as anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest, following current UK guidelines.
Maintain infection-prevention and control standards, ensuring safe clinical practice at all times.
Ensure correct storage, handling and monitoring of clinical equipment, vaccines and emergency supplies.
CommunicationCommunicate sensitively and effectively with patients, carers and MDT members.
Support patients in understanding treatment plans, medications and clinical instructions.
Use alternative communication methods where necessary to meet individual patient needs.
Maintain confidentiality of all patient, staff and organisational information.
Quality, Governance and Service ImprovementSupport practice audits, QOF activity, CQC compliance and data-collection requirements.
Contribute to quality improvement projects and local incentive schemes relevant to the role.
Produce accurate, timely and compliant documentation in accordance with NMC standards.
Assist with service evaluation, reporting and monitoring of care quality.
Work in partnership with clinical teams to improve patient experience and service outcomes.
Teamwork and Collaboration
Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting nurses, GPs, HCAs and clinical support staff.
Follow appropriate delegation pathways and seek senior support when needed.
Build and maintain positive working relationships across the MDT and wider PCN.
Support integration of nursing associate duties across primary, community and mental-health services.
Assist colleagues with workload prioritisation and contribute to smooth daily service delivery.
Professionalism and DevelopmentMaintain professional boundaries and work within the NMC Code and Nursing Associate scope of practice.
Complete mandatory training including safeguarding, equality and diversity, confidentiality, and CPR.
Engage in reflective practice and maintain a professional development portfolio.
Participate in annual appraisal and take responsibility for ongoing learning.
Attend additional training to develop enhanced clinical skills as required by the practice.
General ResponsibilitiesPreserve confidentiality of patient and organisational information at all times.
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion through non-discriminatory practice.
Support the Health & Safety policy by identifying risks and ensuring safe working practices.
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and compliant practice environment.
Undertake duties in accordance with Medicus Health Partners policies, procedures and values.
Working Relationships
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care
Provide person-centred care and support patients with a wide range of health needs.
Perform and document clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respirations.
Carry out delegated annual reviews and routine assessments under supervision.
Deliver vaccination and immunisation programmes including flu and childhood vaccines once trained.
Undertake ECGs, venipuncture and other clinical procedures within the scope of competence.
Assist registered nurses and GPs with minor surgery, family planning clinics and treatment sessions.
Provide general health advice, lifestyle guidance and opportunistic health promotion.
Offer information and support related to contraception and family planning.
Assess and manage uncomplicated wounds within practice protocols.
Support patients with dementia, mental-health needs and learning disabilities.
Recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns promptly to senior staff.
Safety, Safeguarding and Emergency ResponseRecognise signs of safeguarding concerns involving children, adults or vulnerable individuals, following local and national safeguarding procedures.
Identify, respond to and manage emergencies such as anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest, following current UK guidelines.
Maintain infection-prevention and control standards, ensuring safe clinical practice at all times.
Ensure correct storage, handling and monitoring of clinical equipment, vaccines and emergency supplies.
CommunicationCommunicate sensitively and effectively with patients, carers and MDT members.
Support patients in understanding treatment plans, medications and clinical instructions.
Use alternative communication methods where necessary to meet individual patient needs.
Maintain confidentiality of all patient, staff and organisational information.
Quality, Governance and Service ImprovementSupport practice audits, QOF activity, CQC compliance and data-collection requirements.
Contribute to quality improvement projects and local incentive schemes relevant to the role.
Produce accurate, timely and compliant documentation in accordance with NMC standards.
Assist with service evaluation, reporting and monitoring of care quality.
Work in partnership with clinical teams to improve patient experience and service outcomes.
Teamwork and Collaboration
Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting nurses, GPs, HCAs and clinical support staff.
Follow appropriate delegation pathways and seek senior support when needed.
Build and maintain positive working relationships across the MDT and wider PCN.
Support integration of nursing associate duties across primary, community and mental-health services.
Assist colleagues with workload prioritisation and contribute to smooth daily service delivery.
Professionalism and DevelopmentMaintain professional boundaries and work within the NMC Code and Nursing Associate scope of practice.
Complete mandatory training including safeguarding, equality and diversity, confidentiality, and CPR.
Engage in reflective practice and maintain a professional development portfolio.
Participate in annual appraisal and take responsibility for ongoing learning.
Attend additional training to develop enhanced clinical skills as required by the practice.
General ResponsibilitiesPreserve confidentiality of patient and organisational information at all times.
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion through non-discriminatory practice.
Support the Health & Safety policy by identifying risks and ensuring safe working practices.
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and compliant practice environment.
Undertake duties in accordance with Medicus Health Partners policies, procedures and values.
Working Relationships
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Person Specification (Summary)
- Essential:
- NMC registration as a Nursing Associate.
- Diploma in Higher Education (Nursing Associate).
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competence in clinical tasks including observations and basic assessments.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and operate both independently and within a team.
- Good IT skills and accurate record-keeping.
- Understanding of safeguarding, infection control and evidence-based care.
Desirable
- Desirable:
- Experience in primary care or general practice.
- Additional clinical skills or post-qualification training.
- Experience with audits, QI activity or CQC processes.
- Understanding of prescribing principles or primary-care pathways.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Person Specification (Summary)
- Essential:
- NMC registration as a Nursing Associate.
- Diploma in Higher Education (Nursing Associate).
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competence in clinical tasks including observations and basic assessments.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and operate both independently and within a team.
- Good IT skills and accurate record-keeping.
- Understanding of safeguarding, infection control and evidence-based care.
Desirable
- Desirable:
- Experience in primary care or general practice.
- Additional clinical skills or post-qualification training.
- Experience with audits, QI activity or CQC processes.
- Understanding of prescribing principles or primary-care pathways.
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).
Additional information
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).
