PCN Nursing Associate

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Milton Keynes seeks a dedicated Nursing Associate to deliver high-quality patient-centered care across multiple GP practices. This position requires a Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification and NMC registration. Key responsibilities include performing delegated clinical tasks, supporting health promotion, and maintaining accurate clinical records. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this team-oriented role that focuses on patient care and long-term condition management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a health or care setting is essential.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple GP practices.
• Competent in IT and clinical record keeping.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care under guidance of a Registered Nurse or GP.
• Perform clinical tasks like phlebotomy and wound care.
• Support health promotion and self-management.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical protocol adherence

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification as a Nursing Associate

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

The Nursing Associate will work as part of the Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred care across five GP practices. The role bridges the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses, contributing to clinical care, health promotion, long‑term condition management, and prevention in line with PCN and ARRS objectives.

The post holder will work flexibly across practices to support workforce resilience, continuity of care, and improved patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and evidence‑based nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or GP
• Undertake delegated clinical tasks, including:
  • Phlebotomy and venepuncture
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • ECG recording
  • Wound care and dressings
  • Injections and immunisations (where trained and competent)
  • Health checks and screening procedures
  • Support long‑term condition reviews (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
  • Recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately
• Deliver care in line with individual care plans and agreed protocols
• Support health promotion and self‑management
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and families
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all patient interactions
• Work across five GP practices, adapting to different teams and environments
• Participate in PCN multidisciplinary team meetings
• Support PCN priorities such as:
  • Preventative care and early intervention
  • Long‑term condition management
  • Reducing health inequalities
  • Vaccination and immunisation programmes
• Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne
• Ensure compliance with information governance, GDPR and confidentiality standards
• Contribute to data collection and reporting for ARRS and PCN DES requirements
• Practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code

About us

Nexus MK PCN offices are based in Linford Wood Milton Keynes and cover five practices which include Oakridge Park Medical Centre, Wolverton Health Centre, The Stonedean Practice, Sovereign Health Centre and Purbeck Medical Centre.

Person Specification

• Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification as a Nursing Associate
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Experience working in a health or care setting
• Ability to work across multiple GP practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within scope of practice and follow clinical protocols
• Competent IT skills and accurate clinical record keeping
• Experience using SystmOne
• Experience supporting long‑term condition management
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Compassionate and patient‑focused
• Professional and accountable
• Flexible and adaptable
• Team‑orientated and collaborative

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.