Nurse Associate

Job Title: Nursing Associate Base: Station Lane Medical Centre, Featherstone, Pontefract Hours: 24 Hours per Week Responsible to: Lead Nurse Practitioner and Business Manager Accountable to: GP Partners Job Summary The Nursing Associate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) at Station Lane Medical Centre to provide and monitor highquality, personcentred care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or GP. The role supports the delivery of safe, effective services for our ~8,200 patients, helping to bridge the gap between Healthcare Support Workers and Registered Nurses in line with NMC standards for Nursing Associates. Key Duties and Responsibilities Clinical (within competence and local protocols): Work as part of the PCN/practice MDT to provide and monitor care under direct or indirect supervision. Perform and record clinical observations (BP, pulse, respirations, temperature, oxygen saturation, BMI). Undertake basic clinical procedures and tests, such as urinalysis, peak flow, simple dressings, ECGs and venepuncture (after training and signoff). After appropriate training, support vaccination and immunisation programmes (e.g. flu and other agreed vaccines) in line with practice protocols. Undertake Cervical Screening (smears) Undertake wound care up to tier 3 management Support delivery of NHS Health Checks and other health promotion/prevention activities, including lifestyle advice and signposting. Assist with longterm condition reviews (e.g. CVD, respiratory, diabetes) using practice templates, escalating concerns to the supervising nurse or GP. Support the care of patients with dementia, mental health conditions and learning disabilities within agreed care plans and under supervision. Provide general health information and promote selfmanagement, signposting to social prescribing and other personalised care roles where appropriate. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in the practice clinical system. Recognise and promptly escalate any deterioration, safeguarding concerns or issues outside own competence to an appropriate registered professional. Partake in clinical and research audits when required Support the completing of IPC ad waste compliances. Professional and Governance: Practise in accordance with the NMC Code and NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates. Work within the limits of own competence and scope of practice, seeking guidance where required. Participate in clinical supervision and have a named supervisor within the practice/PCN. Maintain NMC registration and meet revalidation requirements. Undertake mandatory training and rolespecific CPD, maintaining a professional portfolio. Contribute to quality improvement, audit, learning events and service development. Adhere to practice policies on safeguarding, infection prevention and control, confidentiality, information governance and health and safety. Support CQC compliance by following agreed protocols and contributing to evidence of safe, effective and wellled care. Teamwork and Communication: Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, carers and colleagues. Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, social prescribers and other ARRS roles. Attend and contribute to MDT meetings and practice meetings as required. Promote a positive, supportive team culture in a highdeprivation but highachieving practice. Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Nursing Associate Base: Station Lane Medical Centre, Featherstone, Pontefract Hours: 24 Hours per Week Responsible to: Lead Nurse Practitioner and Business Manager Accountable to: GP Partners Job Summary The Nursing Associate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) at Station Lane Medical Centre to provide and monitor highquality, personcentred care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or GP. The role supports the delivery of safe, effective services for our ~8,200 patients, helping to bridge the gap between Healthcare Support Workers and Registered Nurses in line with NMC standards for Nursing Associates. Key Duties and Responsibilities Clinical (within competence and local protocols): Work as part of the PCN/practice MDT to provide and monitor care under direct or indirect supervision. Perform and record clinical observations (BP, pulse, respirations, temperature, oxygen saturation, BMI). Undertake basic clinical procedures and tests, such as urinalysis, peak flow, simple dressings, ECGs and venepuncture (after training and signoff). After appropriate training, support vaccination and immunisation programmes (e.g. flu and other agreed vaccines) in line with practice protocols. Undertake Cervical Screening (smears) Undertake wound care up to tier 3 management Support delivery of NHS Health Checks and other health promotion/prevention activities, including lifestyle advice and signposting. Assist with longterm condition reviews (e.g. CVD, respiratory, diabetes) using practice templates, escalating concerns to the supervising nurse or GP. Support the care of patients with dementia, mental health conditions and learning disabilities within agreed care plans and under supervision. Provide general health information and promote selfmanagement, signposting to social prescribing and other personalised care roles where appropriate. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in the practice clinical system. Recognise and promptly escalate any deterioration, safeguarding concerns or issues outside own competence to an appropriate registered professional. Partake in clinical and research audits when required Support the completing of IPC ad waste compliances. Professional and Governance: Practise in accordance with the NMC Code and NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates. Work within the limits of own competence and scope of practice, seeking guidance where required. Participate in clinical supervision and have a named supervisor within the practice/PCN. Maintain NMC registration and meet revalidation requirements. Undertake mandatory training and rolespecific CPD, maintaining a professional portfolio. Contribute to quality improvement, audit, learning events and service development. Adhere to practice policies on safeguarding, infection prevention and control, confidentiality, information governance and health and safety. Support CQC compliance by following agreed protocols and contributing to evidence of safe, effective and wellled care. Teamwork and Communication: Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, carers and colleagues. Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, social prescribers and other ARRS roles. Attend and contribute to MDT meetings and practice meetings as required. Promote a positive, supportive team culture in a highdeprivation but highachieving practice.