Senior Nursing Associate: Home Visits & Frailty Care

The Methodist Church in Britain; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain seeks an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant or Nursing Associate to join the Frailty and Community Outreach Team serving housebound patients in East & Central Brighton PCN. The role blends home visits with reception and triage duties at the Health Hub, working alongside GPs and nurses.

Applicants should have UK right to work, NMC registration if Nursing Associate, and be skilled in phlebotomy, clinical observations, and long-term condition management.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, with substantial clinical experience as a Senior Healthcare Assistant
• Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice (Level 5) or equivalent NMC-approved pathway

Responsibilities

• Support structured long-term condition reviews and routine monitoring for housebound patients
• Undertake delegated assessments for diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, CKD and respiratory conditions
• Carry out clinical observations, phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis and lifestyle assessments
• Manage a delegated caseload and carry out planned home visits across the PCN
• Recognise deterioration and elevate clinical concerns to the appropriate clinician
• Support QOF targets through monitoring, investigations, clinical coding and follow-up
• Respond to concerns about falls, nutrition, hydration, mobility, self-neglect and home safety
• Promote self-management through health education, lifestyle advice and addressing barriers to treatment adherence
• Provide reception support, initial screening and care navigation at Health Hub sessions
• Coordinate investigations, appointments and referrals with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and community services
• Keep accurate clinical records in SystmOne, EMIS and other systems
• Recognise safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk

Skills

Clinical observations

Phlebotomy

Blood glucose monitoring

Health education

Compassionate care

Communication

Time management

Care navigation

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Foundation Degree Nursing Associate Practice (Level 5)

Tools

SystmOne

EMIS

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain seeks an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant or Nursing Associate to join the Frailty and Community Outreach Team serving housebound patients in East & Central Brighton PCN. The role blends home visits with reception and triage duties at the Health Hub, working alongside GPs and nurses.

Applicants should have UK right to work, NMC registration if Nursing Associate, and be skilled in phlebotomy, clinical observations, and long-term condition management.