Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description outlines the key duties that a Nursing Associate may perform in a General Practice setting. Actual responsibilities will be based on practice requirements and the Nurse Associates competencies and experience.

The Nursing Associate will work within the NMC code and their professional scope, supported by supervision from senior clinical colleagues:

- Carrying out proficient phlebotomy

-Perform chronic disease reviews delegated by a supervising nurse. - Assist with managing patients with long-term conditions using a holistic, patient-centred approach. - Undertake clinical observations, vital signs, ECGs, blood glucose, and other assessments. - Provide wound care, compression dressings, suture/clip removal - Support the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion activities. - Deliver opportunistic health promotion, including NHS Health Checks and lifestyle advice. - Accurately document consultations in line with NMC guidelines. - Adhere to safeguarding protocols and know when to escalate concerns. - Assist GPs with minor procedures and family planning services. - Perform pathology tests (e.g., swabs, urinalysis), handle specimens. - Ensure infection control, health & safety, and privacy/confidentiality standards are upheld. - Participate in audits, QOF recalls, and CQC evidence-gathering. - Contribute to local incentive projects.

- Cytology (Cervical screening) - Childhood and adult immunisations - Travel health advice and vaccinations

- Maintain accurate records on clinical systems (e.g. EMIS). - Participate in data collection and reporting. - Attend team meetings. - Engage in quality improvement initiatives. - Actively participate in clinical governance.

- Contribute to the orientation and support of students and new staff. - Support healthcare assistants and be a role model for best practice. - Undertake annual appraisals and professional development activities. - Maintain registration with the NMC and complete revalidation requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential:
• - Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• - Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice.
• - Level 2 or equivalent in Maths & English.
• -Understanding of the scope of the Nursing Associate role.
• - Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• - Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information.
• - Must be proficient in phlebotomy

Desirable

• - Experience in General Practice or Primary Care.
• - Post-registration training (e.g., cytology, immunisations).
• - Familiarity with EMIS.
• - Experience mentoring students or new staff.

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

Amersham Health Centre

Address

Chiltern Avenue

Amersham

Buckinghamshire

HP6 5AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.amershamhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)