Nursing Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Nursing Associate to join our general practice team. This role bridges the gap between healthcare assistants and registered nurses, supporting the delivery of high-quality, holistic care to patients across the lifespan. Working under the supervision of registered nurses or GPs, the Nursing Associate will contribute to health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of long-term conditions. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a patient-centred approach, and a commitment to continuing professional development within primary care.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Care and Support:

• Undertake clinical observations (e.g. blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation).
• Perform venepuncture (phlebotomy) and other sample collection as required.
• Carry out wound care and dressings under supervision or within scope of competence.
• Administer immunisations and vaccinations (including flu, shingles, and pneumonia if trained and competent).
• Support and contribute to chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension).
• Conduct NHS Health Checks and basic health assessments.
• Carry out ECGs and assist with minor procedures where needed.
• Support medication reviews and administer medications under appropriate direction.
• Support the delivery of cervical screening (with appropriate training).
• Provide health promotion advice (e.g. smoking cessation, healthy lifestyle).

Communication and Patient Interaction:

• Build and maintain professional relationships with patients, carers, and families.
• Act as a point of contact for patients needing health advice within scope of practice.
• Ensure clear communication with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Professional Practice and Accountability:

• Work within the scope of NMC code and Nursing Associate standards of proficiency.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records (e.g. on EMIS or SystmOne).
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development.
• Escalate concerns appropriately to registered nurses or GPs.
• Engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs, and other practice staff.
• Contribute to case reviews, MDT meetings, and safeguarding discussions as appropriate.
• Support training and supervision of students or junior staff (within competence).

Infection Prevention and Safety:

• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Maintenance of clinical environments making sure they are safe, clean, and well-stocked.
• Ensuring the practice is compliant with infection prevention and control through conducting regular audits/checks.
• Ensure the emergency bag is checked and maintained in line with practice protocols.
• Report incidents, near misses, and safeguarding concerns in line with practice policies.

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, including:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training including:

• Participation in an annual individual Appraisal and Development Review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning, and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others.
• This role is considered to be a developmental position and the jobholder will be encouraged to develop personal and business skills.

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

5. Safeguarding:

• Be responsible for and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults-at-risk (vulnerable adults), children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
• Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Child Protection and Safeguarding Adults.
• Recognise the types and signs of abuse and neglect.
• Ensure the Safeguarding Lead is alerted to, and kept fully informed of, any concerns you may have in relation to safeguarding adults, children and young people.

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practices Health & Safety Policy.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is expected that you will participate in a wide range of activities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Clinical Experience: Proven experience in providing direct patient care in a primary care, community, or hospital setting. This includes performing clinical observations (e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature), venepuncture, wound care, and supporting chronic disease management.
• -Technical Skills: Competence in undertaking ECGs, administering vaccinations and immunisations, assisting with minor procedures, and maintaining accurate electronic patient records (e.g. EMIS or SystmOne).
• -Knowledge of Primary Care Services: Understanding of health promotion, long-term condition management, and the role of the multidisciplinary team in delivering holistic care.
• -Infection Control & Safety: Demonstrated adherence to infection prevention, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• -Communication Skills: Ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues, showing empathy, professionalism, and clarity in communication.
• -Teamwork & Collaboration: Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to shared goals and supporting colleagues.
• -Accountability & Professional Standards: Understanding and application of the NMC Code and Nursing Associate standards of proficiency.
• -Continuous Learning: Commitment to personal and professional development, reflective practice, and engagement in training and supervision.
• Administrative Competence: Experience in maintaining accurate documentation, contributing to audits, and supporting service improvement initiatives.

Desirable

• -Primary Care Experience: Previous work in a GP surgery or community health setting, familiar with general practice workflows and patient populations.
• Chronic Disease Management: Experience supporting clinics for conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, or hypertension.
• -Cervical Screening & Womens Health: Training or experience in supporting cervical screening or womens health services.
• -Vaccination Programmes: Competence in administering seasonal and routine vaccinations (e.g. flu, shingles, childhood immunisations).
• -Safeguarding & Vulnerable Groups: Additional safeguarding training or experience managing safeguarding concerns in clinical practice.

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

Sherburn and Rillington Practice

Address

Sherburn Rillington Practice

50 St. Hildas Street

Sherburn

Malton

North Yorkshire

YO17 8PH

Employer's website

https://www.srpractice.co.uk/contact1.aspx (Opens in a new tab)