Nursing Associate

Join our thriving GP practice as a Nursing Associate in this exciting ARRS-funded opportunity. You'll deliver comprehensive nursing care including chronic disease management, health promotion, and clinical assessments within our supportive multi‑disciplinary team. We're seeking a passionate, NMC‑registered Nursing Associate to help us provide excellent care to our 7,000 patients. This role offers fantastic professional development opportunities in primary care, with comprehensive support and training. Perfect for newly qualified Nursing Associates or those seeking to advance their career in general practice. Make a real difference in your local community while developing your skills in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Main Duties of the Job Lead chronic disease management clinics for diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension. Conduct comprehensive health assessments, medication reviews, and lifestyle counselling. Provide health promotion, vaccination services, and preventative care screening. Perform clinical observations, wound care, and minor procedures. Support clinical governance, safeguarding, and infection control protocols. Collaborate with GPs, Practice Nurses, and wider healthcare teams. Mentor healthcare assistants and support practice development initiatives. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to quality improvement projects. About Us Our established practice serves over 7,000 patients with a commitment to delivering exceptional primary care services. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive team that values both experience and enthusiasm. Our collaborative approach creates an inclusive environment where every team member contributes to patient care excellence. We invest heavily in professional development through training opportunities, mentorship, and career progression pathways. Benefits include competitive salary, NHS pension, professional development funding, and flexible working arrangements. Join our forward‑thinking practice where innovation meets compassionate care, and where your professional growth is actively supported. 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 immunisations Screening programmes 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 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 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 programmes 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. Person Specification Qualifications NMC registration as a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent Current NMC PIN and professional indemnity Additional clinical qualifications (e.g., immunisation, contraception) First Aid/Basic Life Support certification Mentorship or teaching qualifications Experience Experience working in healthcare setting prior to foundation degree training Post‑registration experience as a Nursing Associate Experience in patient assessment and care planning Experience using SystmOne clinical system Primary care or community healthcare experience Chronic disease management experience Experience in health promotion and prevention Skills Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice Commitment to continuing professional development Understanding of clinical governance and safeguarding principles Flexible, compassionate approach to patient care Leadership and mentoring experience Quality improvement project experience Understanding of primary care services and pathways 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr