Nurse Associate

Job responsibilities

Key Clinical Responsibilities Lead chronic disease clinics for diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, and other long-term conditions Conduct comprehensive health assessments and annual reviews in line with national and local guidelines

Chronic Disease Management

Learning Disability health checks including annual health checks and health action plans

Medication management including reviews, reconciliation, and monitoring Patient education and self-management support for chronic conditions Care planning and goal setting with patients and families Health Promotion and Prevention NHS Health Checks and cardiovascular risk assessments Health promotion activities including smoking cessation, weight management, and lifestyle advice Vaccination services including seasonal flu, COVID-19, and travel immunizations Screening programs including cervical screening, bowel screening coordination Preventative care and early intervention strategies Clinical Assessment and Treatment Comprehensive nursing assessments using systematic approaches Clinical observations including vital signs, ECGs, and physiological monitoring Wound care management including assessment, treatment, and healing monitoring Minor illness management within scope of practice and competency Clinical procedures as trained and assessed competent Collaborative Care Delivery Multi-disciplinary team working with GPs, Practice Nurses, and allied health professionals Care coordination and case management for complex patients Referral management to secondary care and community services Liaison with district nurses, social services, and external agencies Professional and Governance Responsibilities Maintain NMC registration and meet revalidation requirements Adhere to clinical protocols and evidence-based practice guidelines Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives Incident reporting and learning from adverse events Risk assessment and management in clinical practice Safeguarding and Protection Safeguarding awareness for children, young people, and vulnerable adults Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately Documentation and reporting of safeguarding issues Multi-agency working in safeguarding cases Infection Prevention and Control Maintain infection control standards in all clinical activities Implement IPC protocols including hand hygiene, PPE, and environmental cleaning Monitor and audit IPC compliance Education and training of other team members in IPC practices Information Management and Communication Record Keeping and Documentation Accurate clinical record keeping using SystmOne clinical system Contemporaneous documentation of all patient interactions Clinical coding and data quality management Confidentiality and data protection compliance Patient Communication Therapeutic communication with patients and families Health education and information provision Difficult conversations with sensitivity and professionalism Cultural competence in diverse patient populations Team Communication Effective handovers and communication with colleagues Participation in team meetings and clinical discussions Mentoring and supervision of healthcare assistants and students Collaborative problem-solving within the healthcare team Professional Development and Leadership Continuous Professional Development: Maintain CPD portfolio and demonstrate ongoing learning Participate in training programs and professional development opportunities Reflective practice and peer learning activities Research awareness and evidence-based practice implementation Leadership and Development Clinical leadership in nursing practice areas Quality improvement project participation and leadership Practice development initiatives and innovation Student support and mentorship of new staff Service Development Service evaluation and improvement recommendations Protocol development and clinical guideline implementation Patient feedback analysis and service enhancement Innovation in service delivery and patient care Key Performance Indicators Patient satisfaction scores and feedback Clinical quality metrics and audit outcomes Professional development objectives achievement Team collaboration and communication effectiveness Compliance with professional and regulatory standards Working Environment This role requires flexibility to work across different clinical areas within the practice, adapting to varying patient needs and service demands. You will work both independently within your scope of practice and collaboratively as part of the wider healthcare team. The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and commitment to delivering excellent patient care while continuously developing their skills and knowledge in primary care nursing.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in primary or community care
• Learning Disability assessments
• Excellent knowledge with wounds and wound care, including compression.
• Cytology
• Phlebotomy
• Proficient in Doppler taking and vascular assessment
• Proficient in adult immunisations

Desirable

• NHS Health checks
• Chronic disease reviews
• SMI reviews
• Experience in processing samples and delivered to the laboratory following local polices and infection control guidelines.

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or equivalent; NMC registration.
• English and Maths

Desirable

• Qualified in cytology, Phlebotomy, wound care, travel vaccines, Immunisation training, NHS Health Checks

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Skills:
• Excellent patient communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• IT proficiency (SystmOne)
• Accurx Triage
• Competent in making referrals to other agencies
• Knowledge of local health priorities

Desirable

• Clinical Competence- Ability to perform delegated clinical tasks safely and effectively.
• Patient Focus- Commitment to delivering high standards of care and promoting patient dignity.
• Teamwork- Willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Adaptability- Flexible approach to changing priorities and patient needs.
• Professionalism- Uphold NMC Code of Conduct and organisational values at all times.

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).