Community Diagnostics Nursing Associate

Integrated Care System; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Community Diagnostics Nursing Associate to assist patients through their diagnostic pathway. The role involves delivering clinical tests, observations, and health promotion in a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates have healthcare qualifications and experience in primary care. The salary starts at £14 per hour, increasing to £15.50 after training completion.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the general public.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• At least 6 months relevant primary care experience in the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist the service team in delivering effective management of patients.
• Manage patient requirements following set protocols.
• Support the implementation of new initiatives in Community Diagnostic procedures.
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion during new-patient diagnostics.
• Perform clinical skills such as urinalysis and ECG.

Skills

Wound care

ECGs

Venepuncture

Good interpersonal skills

Effective time management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Healthcare qualification or equivalent level

Tools

Patient record systems

Office and Outlook

Job description

Go back Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative

Community Diagnostics Nursing Associate

The closing date is 05 August 2025

Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative is involved in the delivery of Community Diagnostics. The role is to support patients through a diagnostic pathway. Community Diagnostics includes tests and procedures requiring specific skills and competencies to interpret results and direct patients to the next stages.

The Nursing Associate will support and deliver clinical tests, observations, and interventions within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the service team in delivering effective management of patients and their needs.
• Manage patient requirements following set protocols, including inputting information into practice computer systems for recall and screening, ensuring accurate data entry for contract purposes.
• Support the implementation of new initiatives in Community Diagnostic procedures.
• Encourage development of integrated services within Primary Care, including multidisciplinary working.
• Recognise opportunities for partnership with Primary and Secondary care teams.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately, including in urgent or emergency situations, with initiation of emergency care if needed.
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion, such as during new-patient diagnostics.
• Assist in maintaining and developing services.
• Work flexibly and unsociably to meet service demands.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Perform clinical skills such as urinalysis, ECG, blood pressure, weight, and 24-hour diagnostic testing (e.g., sleep studies, blood pressure, ECG).
• Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines with the practice nursing team.
• Participate in annual appraisals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Healthcare qualification or equivalent level.

Experience

• Experience working with the general public.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• At least 6 months relevant primary care experience in the last 2 years.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

• Wound care, suture and staple removal.
• ECGs, venepuncture, new patient medicals.
• Chaperone procedures.
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes.

General Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Polite telephone manner.
• Effective time management.
• Teamwork and autonomous working skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures.
• Competency in patient record systems, Office, and Outlook.

Personal Qualities

• Polite, confident, flexible, cooperative, motivated.
• High integrity, loyalty, sensitivity, and empathy.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Commitment to professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order).

Salary: £14 per hour, increasing to £15.50 after training completion.