Practice Nurse​/Nursing Associate

Provide compassionate, evidence-based and patient-centred care. Undertake clinical assessments and observations appropriate to qualifications and competence. Support the management and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions, where appropriately trained and competent. Participate in health promotion, preventative care and patient education. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical procedures where trained and authorised. Administer vaccinations and immunisations where appropriately trained, competent and authorised.

Recognise changes in a patient's condition and elevate concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician. Support the delivery of practice clinics and planned patient reviews. Promote self-care and provide patients with appropriate health information and advice within the scope of the role.

Where the post holder is employed as a Nursing Associate, duties will be undertaken in accordance with NMC standards, local protocols, demonstrated competence and appropriate supervision. Responsibilities may include:
Supporting registered nurses and other clinicians in delivering patient care. Undertaking delegated clinical tasks and recording observations. Monitoring patients and reporting changes or concerns to the registered practitioner. Supporting care planning, health promotion and patient follow-up. Maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Contributing to safe, effective and compassionate care within the Nursing Associate scope of practice.

Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records using the practice clinical system. Follow information governance, data protection and confidentiality requirements. Comply with infection prevention and control policies. Maintain safe clinical environments and ensure equipment is used appropriately. Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities and practice meetings as required. Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately. Work in accordance with practice policies, clinical protocols and relevant professional standards.

Maintain mandatory training and participate in continuing professional development. Report incidents, near misses and risks in accordance with practice procedures.

Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to provide coordinated patient care. Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues. Treat all patients with dignity, respect and compassion. Support continuity of care through clear documentation and appropriate handovers. Contribute positively to a supportive and inclusive working environment.

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate, as applicable to the post.
• Demonstrable commitment to safe, compassionate and patient-centred care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently within professional boundaries and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention and patient safety.
• Commitment to professional development and maintaining competence.

• Previous experience in general practice or a primary care setting.
• Experience supporting patients with long-term conditions.
• Experience in health promotion, wound care, vaccinations or other relevant clinical procedures.
• Familiarity with electronic patient records and clinical documentation.
• Knowledge of primary care protocols and clinical governance.

• Caring, approachable and empathetic.
• Reliable, flexible and professional.
• Enthusiastic about delivering excellent patient care.
• A confident communicator and effective team player.
• Proactive, organised and willing to learn.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The post holder must maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with applicable data protection legislation, information governance requirements and practice policies. Patient information must only be accessed, used or shared where there is a legitimate and authorised reason.

The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant health and safety, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and clinical risk management policies.…