Nurse Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties of the Nurse Associate include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Responsibilities:

Phlebotomy and Monitoring:

Perform blood tests, health checks, and routine monitoring.

Immunisations:

Administer immunisations as part of the NHS vaccination programme, including baby immunisations.

Chronic Disease Management:

Support the clinical team in managing chronic diseases by undertaking monitoring and follow-up care in line with care plans.

Wound Care:

Provide wound care and dressing services, ensuring high standards of patient care.

Cervical Cytology:

Conduct cervical cytology (smear tests) if trained and qualified.

Patient Assistance:

Chaperone and assist patients during procedures as needed, ensuring their dignity and comfort.

Health Promotion:

Provide education and advice to patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management strategies.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Stock Management:

Monitor and maintain practice stock, ensuring adequate supplies of medical equipment and consumables.

Data and Reporting:

Participate in practice Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), quality contract, and Directed Enhanced Services (DES) requirements.

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in line with professional standards and practice policies.

Professional Responsibilities:

Training and Development:

Maintain professional registration with the NMC and engage in ongoing professional development.

Participate in training, including mandatory updates and practice-specific training.

Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with the clinical and non-clinical team to deliver patient-centered care.

Participate in team meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Compliance:

Adhere to the practices clinical governance framework, including infection prevention, safeguarding, and health and safety policies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within general practice
• Experience working within a nursing team
• Experience in partaking in reflective practice
• Experience managing routine and unpredictable workload

Desirable

• A desire to expand existing skill set and continued professional development

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate qualification and active registration with the NMC.
• Competence in phlebotomy, immunisation administration, and wound care.
• Understanding of chronic disease management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to meeting patient needs.
• Experience in cervical cytology (smear tests).

Desirable

• Knowledge of QOF, DES, and other primary care requirements.

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

i3 Ladywood Primary Care Network

Address

Rotton Park Medical Centre

264 Rotton Park Road

Birmingham

B16 0LU