Nurse Associate

Integrated Care System; Northolt; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established medical center in Northolt seeks a proactive Nursing Associate (Band 4) for a maternity leave cover. The role includes performing clinical tasks, patient monitoring, and contributing to care plans within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Applicants must be registered Nursing Associates with a solid understanding of primary care and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Understanding the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team.
• Experience of working in primary care.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks such as venipuncture, ECG recording, and wound care.
• Support patients with nutrition, hydration, and continence care.
• Contribute to patient care assessments and plans.

Skills

Clinical Care

Patient Monitoring

Communication

Education

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

GCSE Grade A to C in Maths & English

Job description

Barnabas Medical Centre is a friendly, supportive practice in North West London seeking a proactive and dedicated Nursing Associate (Band 4) to cover a maternity leave position for a period of 6 to 9 months. The successful candidate will work 2 - 3 days per week, providing valuable support to our existing team of three nurses.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Care:Perform clinical tasks such as venipuncture, ECG recording, monitoring vital signs, and wound care. Support patients with nutrition, hydration, and continence care.
• Patient Monitoring:Continuously assess and report patients conditions, ensuring their privacy, dignity, and safety.
• Care Planning:Contribute to patient care assessments and plans, implementing evidence-based care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Communication:Provide clear information and support to patients, families, and careers. Share critical updates with the nursing team.
• Supervision & Delegation:Assist in developing junior staff and student nurses, delegating tasks appropriately while maintaining quality care standards.
• Quality Improvement:Participate in audits, health and safety activities, and initiatives to enhance patient care.

About us

Barnabas Medical Centre is a well-established, patient-centred GP practice based in North West London, committed to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to our local community. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, clinical pharmacists, and allied health professionals working collaboratively to deliver comprehensive, holistic care. We focus on both the physical and emotional wellbeing of our patients, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, long-term condition management, and health promotion.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Care

Carry out clinical duties such as blood pressure monitoring, venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, and flu vaccinations (following training).

Support patients with nutrition, hydration, continence care, and general wellbeing.

Perform and record clinical observations in line with care plans and protocols.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Carry out clinical duties such as blood pressure monitoring, venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, and flu vaccinations (following training).

• Support patients with nutrition, hydration, continence care, and general wellbeing.

• Perform and record clinical observations in line with care plans and protocols.

Care Coordination & Documentation

• Contribute to care planning and assessments in collaboration with the wider MDT.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in accordance with NMC and practice guidelines.

Patient Support & Communication

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and carers, providing reassurance and health education where appropriate.

• Signpost patients to personalised care roles or community services as needed.

PCN & Team Integration

• Participate in PCN activities including Child Health Hubs and Integrated Neighbourhood Team work.

• Engage in regular MDT meetings, supporting integration of care across primary, secondary, and social care settings.

• Supervise student nurses, healthcare assistants, and trainees where appropriate.

Quality Improvement & Governance

• Engage in practice-based audits, Quality Improvement initiatives, and health and safety activities.

• Uphold standards of infection control, confidentiality, safeguarding, and equality and diversity.

• Support a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice.

Person Specification

Experience

• Understanding the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
• Experience of working in primary care.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and training maintained via RCGP competence or own training portfolio which is in line or transferable to RCGP competence

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• GCSE Grade A to C in Maths & English or
• Skills Level in 2 Maths & English or Equivalent

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.