Nurse Associate - Chertsey/Weybridge

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of our team to provide high-quality care to the patients of our 37 practices across our Federation. The Nurse Associate will support the delivery of safe and effective nursing care, working under the supervision of our Lead Nurse and in accordance with NMC professional standards.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Phlebotomy
• Wound care and dressings
• NHS Health Checks and other preventive health activity
• Chronic disease monitoring and reviews within scope of competence
• Cervical cytology (smear) screening
• Oversight of the Federations phlebotomy service including supporting and supervising Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) in the delivery of phlebotomy and other delegated tasks

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Undertake venepuncture and ensure high standards of practice across the Federations phlebotomy service.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and support to HCAs undertaking phlebotomy.
• Deliver wound assessment and management, including dressing changes and post-operative care.
• Conduct NHS Health Checks and contribute to proactive health promotion initiatives.
• Undertake chronic disease reviews (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, COPD, asthma) in line with protocols and within scope of competence.
• Perform cervical screening (following appropriate training and accreditation).
• Support vaccination and immunisation programmes as required.
• Accurately record clinical data on the relevant clinical systems (EMIS).
• Escalate concerns or clinical issues appropriately to the supervising Lead Nurse or GP.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assess the competence of HCAs in phlebotomy, ensuring safe and consistent practice.
• Support the induction, training, and ongoing development of HCAs and student nurse associates.
• Participate in audits and service improvement activities related to phlebotomy and nursing services.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Work within the NMC Code of Conduct and maintain professional registration as a Nurse Associate.
• Participate in annual appraisal, mandatory training, and continuing professional development.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and confidential patient records.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of evidence-based practice.

Communication and Team Working:

• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with NICS colleagues to support integrated patient care.
• Champion our NICS services with practices and PCNs including attendance at meetings where appropriate and valuable.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the NMC as a Nurse Associate
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and mandatory training compliance

Desirable

• Cervical cytology (smear taker) training and accreditation
• Mentorship or supervision training
• Vaccination and immunisation training

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience working in a clinical environment delivering direct patient care
• Experience of phlebotomy and wound care
• Experience working as part of a wide team

Desirable

• Experience in primary care or GP practice setting
• Experience conducting health checks or chronic disease reviews
• Experience supervising or supporting HCAs or students

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willingness to work across multiple NICS sites
• Ability to travel independently between locations if required
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understanding of NMC Code and professional standards for Nurse Associates
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and confidentiality
• Ability to carry out phlebotomy, wound care, and other clinical procedures safely
• Competent IT skills, including use of EMIS
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues

Desirable

• Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and primary care pathways
• Awareness of long-term condition management principles
• Understanding of audit and quality improvement methods

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Compassionate and patient-centred approach to care
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Professional, approachable, and supportive manner

Desirable

• Demonstrates initiative in service development or quality improvement

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).