Nursing Associate - Full Time

NHS; Southwell CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary care facility in Southwell is seeking a dedicated Nursing Associate to join its team. In this role, you will provide high-quality clinical care, perform patient observations, administer treatments, and support health education initiatives. The ideal candidate is compassionate and thrives in a collaborative environment, contributing to patient and service improvement. Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning are included.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

On-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Evidence of ongoing revalidation with the NMC.
• Experience in a healthcare setting, ideally in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients.
• Perform clinical observations and manage treatment plans.
• Support patients with long-term conditions and educate on self-management.

Skills

Clinical communication skills

Patient care management

Compassionate approach

Ability to work in a team

Education

Nursing Associate registration and NMC-approved foundation degree

Tools

Clinical IT systems

Job description

Are you a qualified and dedicated Nursing Associate looking to make a meaningful impact in primary care? We are excited to offer an opportunity for you to join our dynamic team at Southwell Medical Centre.

As a Nursing Associate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to support registered nurses and provide essential care to our patients. You will take on a variety of clinical responsibilities, including performing clinical observations, providing wound care, administering flu vaccinations, and promoting health and wellbeing in line with best practices and organisational protocols.

This role provides the opportunity to contribute to integrated care, improve patient outcomes, and support service delivery while developing your professional skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. At Southwell Medical Centre, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and exceptional care for our community.

If you are a motivated and compassionate professional who thrives in a team-oriented setting, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The Nursing Associate will deliver high-quality, compassionate care as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting registered nurses and other healthcare professionals. Key responsibilities include performing clinical observations (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, and pulse), providing wound care, administering vaccinations, and supporting patients with long-term conditions, dementia, or mental health needs. You will promote health and wellbeing through patient education and self-management, assist with minor procedures, and contribute to integrated care delivery across health and social care settings. Accurate and timely record-keeping using clinical IT systems is essential, ensuring effective communication within the team. The role also involves supervising and supporting trainee nursing associates, healthcare assistants, and students, while continuously developing your own clinical skills and knowledge. You will work under supervision to maintain safety and quality standards, participate in public health initiatives, and contribute to the improvement of patient care services.

About us

Southwell Medical Centre is a semi-rural practice in the heart of Nottinghamshire, serving a patient population of circa 12,200 patients.

We have a large multi-disciplinary clinical team including permanently employed staff as well as ARRS staff employed by our PCN.

We are a really friendly team, looking to maintain good levels of patient care within our nursing team.

We offer enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme, have on-site parking and also offer an employee assistance programme.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities – Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based care to patients, prioritising their health and wellbeing.
• Perform clinical observations (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations) and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Provide wound care and dressing management, including Doppler assessments and care for ulcers.
• Administer flu vaccinations, ECGs, venepuncture, and other clinical tasks, following appropriate training and within the scope of practice.
• Support patients with long-term conditions, mental health needs, dementia, and learning disabilities, ensuring holistic care.
• Deliver NHS Health Checks and promote self-management strategies for patients.

Health Promotion and Education

• Provide health education to individuals and groups, promoting healthy lifestyles and self-care strategies.
• Offer advice and signposting to local support services, social prescribing colleagues, and voluntary organisations.
• Participate in public health campaigns such as flu clinics and smoking cessation initiatives.

Support During Procedures

• Assist in minor operations and clinical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Chaperone patients during clinical examinations as required.

Care Integration

• Work across health and social care settings, including primary and secondary care, to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team (MDT) members to ensure continuity of care and effective patient outcomes.

Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records of patient care using clinical IT systems (e.g., SNOMED codes).
• Process and action pathology results as required.

Clinical Governance

• Adhere to clinical governance standards, contributing to investigations, serious incident reviews, and audits to improve service quality.
• Participate in reflective practice, clinical supervision, and continuous professional development.

Supervision and Mentorship

• Provide support, supervision, and mentorship to trainee nursing associates, healthcare assistants, apprentices, and students.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating best practices and fostering a culture of learning within the team.

Quality and Improvement

• Actively participate in service improvement initiatives such as QOF, QIPP, and other cost-effectiveness schemes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute ideas to enhance patient care and organisational efficiency.

Direct Patient Care (continued)

• Work as an effective member of the MDT, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and team members to ensure shared understanding of care plans.

Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records of patient care using clinical IT systems (e.g., SNOMED codes).
• Process and action pathology results as required.

Safety and Risk Management

• Follow all health and safety protocols, ensuring safe practice in clinical and non-clinical settings.
• Identify and report risks, incidents, or hazards to the appropriate manager.

Confidentiality

• Uphold the organisations commitment to maintaining confidentiality, ensuring sensitive patient information is handled appropriately and securely.

Policy Compliance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding, infection control, and information governance.
• Maintain awareness of national guidelines, such as those from NICE, NMC, and other regulatory bodies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate and on the NMC register.
• Completed a two-year foundation degree with an NMC-approved provider.
• Evidence of ongoing revalidation with the NMC.

Experience

• Experience working in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care.
• Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team under supervision.
• Experience in managing patient care and understanding treatment plans.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, empathetic, and person-centred approach to care.
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure.
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and promoting diversity and inclusion.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Skills

• Strong clinical and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to perform clinical observations and interpret results.
• Proficient in IT systems and accurate record-keeping.
• Capable of working autonomously within the scope of practice and prioritising workloads effectively.
• Ability and willingness to support other team members.

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.