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Nursing Associate Job Description
JOB TITLE: Nursing Associate
REPORTS TO: Lead Nurse
Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, NMC-registered Nursing Associate to join our expanding primary care team. You will work collaboratively within our multi-disciplinary environment to deliver high-quality nursing care that supports the health and wellbeing of our local community of 8,000+ patients. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in general practice within a supportive and inclusive environment.
Key Clinical Responsibilities
Chronic Disease Management
- Lead chronic disease clinics for diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, and other long-term conditions
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments and annual reviews in line with national and local guidelines
- Medication management including reviews, reconciliation, and monitoring
- Patient education and self-management support for chronic conditions
- Care planning and goal setting with patients and families
Health Promotion and Prevention
- NHS Health Checks and cardiovascular risk assessments
- Health promotion activities including smoking cessation, weight management, and lifestyle advice
- Vaccination services including seasonal flu, COVID-19, and travel immunizations
- Screening programs including cervical screening, bowel screening coordination
- Preventative care and early intervention strategies
Clinical Assessment and Treatment
- Comprehensive nursing assessments using systematic approaches
- Clinical observations including vital signs, ECGs, and physiological monitoring
- Wound care management including assessment, treatment, and healing monitoring
- Minor illness management within scope of practice and competency
- Clinical procedures as trained and assessed competent
Collaborative Care Delivery
- Multi-disciplinary team working with GPs, Practice Nurses, and allied health professionals
- Care coordination and case management for complex patients
- Referral management to secondary care and community services
- Liaison with district nurses, social services, and external agencies
Professional and Governance Responsibilities
Clinical Governance
- Maintain NMC registration and meet revalidation requirements
- Adhere to clinical protocols and evidence-based practice guidelines
- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
- Incident reporting and learning from adverse events
- Risk assessment and management in clinical practice
Safeguarding and Protection
- Safeguarding awareness for children, young people, and vulnerable adults
- Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately
- Documentation and reporting of safeguarding issues
- Multi-agency working in safeguarding cases
Infection Prevention and Control
- Maintain infection control standards in all clinical activities
- Implement IPC protocols including hand hygiene, PPE, and environmental cleaning
- Monitor and audit IPC compliance
- Education and training of other team members in IPC practices
Information Management and Communication
Record Keeping and Documentation
- Accurate clinical record keeping using SystmOne clinical system
- Contemporaneous documentation of all patient interactions
- Clinical coding and data quality management
- Confidentiality and data protection compliance
Patient Communication
- Therapeutic communication with patients and families
- Health education and information provision
- Difficult conversations with sensitivity and professionalism
- Cultural competence in diverse patient populations
Team Communication
- Effective handovers and communication with colleagues
- Participation in team meetings and clinical discussions
- Mentoring and supervision of healthcare assistants and students
- Collaborative problem-solving within the healthcare team
Professional Development and Leadership
Continuous Professional Development
- Maintain CPD portfolio and demonstrate ongoing learning
- Participate in training programs and professional development opportunities
- Reflective practice and peer learning activities
- Research awareness and evidence-based practice implementation
Leadership and Development
- Clinical leadership in nursing practice areas
- Quality improvement project participation and leadership
- Practice development initiatives and innovation
- Student support and mentorship of new staff
Service Development
- Service evaluation and improvement recommendations
- Protocol development and clinical guideline implementation
- Patient feedback analysis and service enhancement
- Innovation in service delivery and patient care
Key Performance Indicators
- Patient satisfaction scores and feedback
- Clinical quality metrics and audit outcomes
- Professional development objectives achievement
- Team collaboration and communication effectiveness
- Compliance with professional and regulatory standards
Working Environment
This role requires flexibility to work across different clinical areas within the practice, adapting to varying patient needs and service demands. You will work both independently within your scope of practice and collaboratively as part of the wider healthcare team.
The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and commitment to delivering excellent patient care while continuously developing their skills and knowledge in primary care nursing.
