Meltham Group Practice

Nurse Associate

The closing date is 19 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Nurse Associate to join our committed and forward-thinking team.

The successful candidate will support the nursing team in the delivery of patient centred health care, which will include a range of long-term conditions, immunisation and vaccination, health promotion and screening.

Main duties of the job

To support the Nursing Team and GPs in providing care to patients within our Practice population
To work collaboratively within the whole Practice Team ensuring that the care delivered to the Practice population is relevant, responsive, of the highest standard and is clinically effective and efficient
Contribute to improving quality standards
To work within the framework of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice to ensure that the best possible care is given to the Practice population

About us

We are a small practice list size 6000, with a professional but fun relaxed approach to patient care. We insist on 100% commitment and in return provide 100% commitment to ensuring a happy, safe place to work for all staff.

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A0817-25-0001

Job locations

1 The Cobbles

Meltham

Holmfirth

HD9 5QQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out Chronic Disease Management annual reviews delegated by the Practice Nurse or senior colleague.

Support the Practice Nurse with the management of patients with long-term conditions/chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centred approach.

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Practice Nurse or GP

Be able to undertake baseline observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deterioration or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respiration, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, assessing nutrition and hydration, participate in screening programmes and Annual Reviews for example in patients with Learning Disabilities

Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC standards e.g. via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions.

Following agreed protocols with referral to Practice Nurse or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning, development implementation and evaluation of programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.

Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new patient medicals and NHS health checks.

Document consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guidelines

Ensure awareness of statuary and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect.

Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained.

To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidenced based care of an allocated group of patients.

Be an accountable professional who is responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of proficiency.

Recognise and work within the limits of their competency.

To work as part of multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.

To deliver quality care to patients and to work effectively within the nursing team.

To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.