Job summary
The Nursing Associate will work with the Nursing
team and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring
the condition and health needs of patients within their care, contributing to
the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinicians and in line with
the PCS service pathways. You will be expected to support patients in the
management of long-term conditions (Asthma, Diabetes and COPD), Cervical
Cytology, Family planning, Wound Management, Travel Immunisations, and all
other general treatment room duties.
Meet the specific
qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery
Standards of proficiency by undertaking the two-year Foundation Degree
delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) - approved provider.
Is registered valid pin with
the NMC and revalidation is undertaken in line with NMC requirements.
Work with other members of
the nursing and healthcare team to organise and provide nursing services for
the practice population.
The post holder will be
based in a specific practice, but it is expected that you will work in various
settings. The post holder will have
autonomy and will, when appropriate, be delivering care independently in line
with defined care plans and the scope of practice for a Nursing Associate.
Please note that individuals who have previously applied for this position need not reapply.
Interview Date: W/C 15th December 2025.
Hours of work: 28 hours per week, working at least 4 days
Main duties of the job
- Duties and responsibilities:
- The following list is indicative as duties will vary depending on care setting
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation.
- Develop an understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist in the ongoing assessment of care.
- Provide health screenings to patients with referral to the wider MDT.
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, weight, height, and glucose monitoring.
- Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs.
- Demonstrate an ability to complete ongoing monitoring templates.
- Administer vaccines after completion of relevant training under PSDs.
- Undertake cytology once training and sign off has been completed.
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
- Long term condition management, following care plans in place, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Undertake home visits as needed for the patient population working within scope of practice.
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is always maintained.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance as appropriate.
- Report and share information with registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, and activity of individuals.
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding to vulnerable patients and raise concerns appropriately.
About us
Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a GP-led organisation. Our shareholders are 75 GP practices in Sheffield covering over 600,000 patients. As well as providing a unified voice for general practice in the city, we play an active role both within our Accountable Care Partnership (ACP) and the wider South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Integrated Care System (ICS).
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Nurse Associate will:
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
- Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
- To work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
- To engage in positive relationships with patients/carers/families and other staff based on respect and within appropriate boundaries.
- To always act in a professional capacity.
- To be able to communication with the patient about care planning risk assessment needs.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information.
- Actively contribute to staff meetings
- Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance.
Clinical responsibilities Individuals Care
- Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management, and evaluation of care.
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care, and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.
- Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to the wider MDT.
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, weight, height, and glucose monitoring.
- Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs.
- Demonstrate an ability to complete ongoing monitoring templates.
- Administer vaccines after completion of relevant training under PSDs.
- Undertake cytology once training and sign off has been completed.
- Long term condition management, following care plans in place, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Undertake home visits as needed for the patient population working within scope of practice.
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is always maintained.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate.
- Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity, and responses of individuals.
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals.
- Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered.
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
- Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse
- Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
- Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff.
- Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services.
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
- Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice.
- Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required
Policy and Service Development:
- Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
- Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
- Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice
- Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others
- Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.
Planning and organisation:
- Plan and manage competing demands of job role, study and placement activities.
- Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals.
- Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans.
Communication and relationships:
- Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services
- Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
- Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively.
- Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding
- Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team
- Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times
- Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy
- Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance
- Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)
Analytical and judgmental skills
- Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a Nursing Associate
- Exercise judgment in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors
- Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability.
Physical skills requirement
- Use frequent moderate effort when undertaking carrying out manual handling in line with organisational guidelines
- Use skills of manual dexterity and manipulation of clinical instruments and equipment
- Use a combination of standing, walking bending and stretching throughout the working day
Financial and physical resources
- Exercise personal duty of care in the safe use and storage of equipment
- Be environmentally aware and prudent in use of resources and energy
Human resources
- Act in ways which support equality and value diversity
- Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff
- Support development of less experienced staff
Information resources
- Develop skills to maintain professional standards of record keeping
- Follow all information governance guidance and policies
- Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data protection policies
Freedom to Act
- Work to standard operating procedures with registered care professionals available for reference
- Work within the organisational policy, procedures and guidelines
- Work within the Nursing Associate parameters of practice
- Be responsible and accountable for own practice, working within limits of competence and within professional boundaries
- Raises any concerns to a registered care professional or appropriate person
Mental and Emotional effort
- Frequently use concentration and experience work patterns which are unpredictable with regular interruptions, some requiring immediate response
- Maintain a professional approach while working in challenging, distressing situations or dealing with challenging behaviour
- Support individuals, their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life changing diagnoses
- Have exposure to VDU screen
Teaching and Training
- Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and Foundation Degree / Level 5 qualification within agreed timeframes.
- Work in partnership with manager to develop and deliver on Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) objectives at annual appraisal and personal development planning meeting.
- Take responsibility for organising and attending statutory / mandatory updates in accordance with organisational requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Nurse Associate will:
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
- Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
- To work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
- To engage in positive relationships with patients/carers/families and other staff based on respect and within appropriate boundaries.
- To always act in a professional capacity.
- To be able to communication with the patient about care planning risk assessment needs.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information.
- Actively contribute to staff meetings
- Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance.
Clinical responsibilities Individuals Care
- Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management, and evaluation of care.
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care, and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.
- Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to the wider MDT.
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, weight, height, and glucose monitoring.
- Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs.
- Demonstrate an ability to complete ongoing monitoring templates.
- Administer vaccines after completion of relevant training under PSDs.
- Undertake cytology once training and sign off has been completed.
- Long term condition management, following care plans in place, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Undertake home visits as needed for the patient population working within scope of practice.
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is always maintained.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate.
- Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity, and responses of individuals.
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals.
- Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered.
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
- Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse
- Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
- Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff.
- Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services.
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
- Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice.
- Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required
Policy and Service Development:
- Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
- Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
- Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice
- Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others
- Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.
Planning and organisation:
- Plan and manage competing demands of job role, study and placement activities.
- Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals.
- Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans.
Communication and relationships:
- Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services
- Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
- Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively.
- Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding
- Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team
- Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times
- Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy
- Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance
- Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)
Analytical and judgmental skills
- Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a Nursing Associate
- Exercise judgment in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors
- Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability.
Physical skills requirement
- Use frequent moderate effort when undertaking carrying out manual handling in line with organisational guidelines
- Use skills of manual dexterity and manipulation of clinical instruments and equipment
- Use a combination of standing, walking bending and stretching throughout the working day
Financial and physical resources
- Exercise personal duty of care in the safe use and storage of equipment
- Be environmentally aware and prudent in use of resources and energy
Human resources
- Act in ways which support equality and value diversity
- Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff
- Support development of less experienced staff
Information resources
- Develop skills to maintain professional standards of record keeping
- Follow all information governance guidance and policies
- Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data protection policies
Freedom to Act
- Work to standard operating procedures with registered care professionals available for reference
- Work within the organisational policy, procedures and guidelines
- Work within the Nursing Associate parameters of practice
- Be responsible and accountable for own practice, working within limits of competence and within professional boundaries
- Raises any concerns to a registered care professional or appropriate person
Mental and Emotional effort
- Frequently use concentration and experience work patterns which are unpredictable with regular interruptions, some requiring immediate response
- Maintain a professional approach while working in challenging, distressing situations or dealing with challenging behaviour
- Support individuals, their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life changing diagnoses
- Have exposure to VDU screen
Teaching and Training
- Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and Foundation Degree / Level 5 qualification within agreed timeframes.
- Work in partnership with manager to develop and deliver on Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) objectives at annual appraisal and personal development planning meeting.
- Take responsibility for organising and attending statutory / mandatory updates in accordance with organisational requirements.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Polite, approachable, and friendly.
- Compassionate and caring.
- Motivated.
- Neat and tidy appearance.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Awareness of own limitations and recognises when to seek advice.
- Responsible and reliable.
- Is a positive role model.
- Able to deal with distressing circumstances.
- Has the ability to work autonomously.
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A*(9) C/4.
- Completed Foundation Degree in Health and Care (Nursing Associate).
- Valid registrations and valid PIN with NMC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to describe the importance of delivering high quality care to patients.
- Demonstrate understanding of the Nursing Associate role in relation to the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Communicate information in a timely manner.
- Basic information and communications technology (ICT) skills.
- Has the ability to Communicate at all levels.
- Effective organisational skills.
- Able to prioritise workload with supervision.
- Undertake clinical skills Phlebotomy, ECG, Biometrics.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
- Understanding of health and well-being in relation to health promotion and prevention.
- Understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Evidence of involvement in supporting/developing less experienced staff.
- Completed vaccine and immunisation training.
- Completion or working towards Cytology Training.
- Long term condition knowledge / training.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Polite, approachable, and friendly.
- Compassionate and caring.
- Motivated.
- Neat and tidy appearance.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Awareness of own limitations and recognises when to seek advice.
- Responsible and reliable.
- Is a positive role model.
- Able to deal with distressing circumstances.
- Has the ability to work autonomously.
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A*(9) C/4.
- Completed Foundation Degree in Health and Care (Nursing Associate).
- Valid registrations and valid PIN with NMC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to describe the importance of delivering high quality care to patients.
- Demonstrate understanding of the Nursing Associate role in relation to the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Communicate information in a timely manner.
- Basic information and communications technology (ICT) skills.
- Has the ability to Communicate at all levels.
- Effective organisational skills.
- Able to prioritise workload with supervision.
- Undertake clinical skills Phlebotomy, ECG, Biometrics.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
- Understanding of health and well-being in relation to health promotion and prevention.
- Understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Evidence of involvement in supporting/developing less experienced staff.
- Completed vaccine and immunisation training.
- Completion or working towards Cytology Training.
- Long term condition knowledge / training.
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).
