Nursing Associate

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Nursing Associate to join our team. This is a key clinical role supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care, health promotion, and chronic disease management within a general practice setting. The successful candidate will work within the scope of practice and contribute to patient-centred care, and supports the wider clinical team. You will manage your own clinical workload, support preventative healthcare, and play an active role in improving patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties • Deliver high standards of patient-centred nursing care • Support the Practice nurse with chronic disease monitoring (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension) • Perform wound care, dressings, and suture removal • Carry out NHS health checks and screening activities • Conduct phlebotomy and basic clinical procedures • Administer vaccinations and immunisations (training can be provided) • Support health promotion clinics (e.g. smoking cessation, weight management) Patient Care & Support • Contribute to holistic patient assessments • Support patients with long-term conditions and preventative care planning • Promote independence, wellbeing, and healthy lifestyles • Liaise effectively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care Clinical Governance & Safety • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with NMC standards • Participate in infection control and clinical safety processes • Support safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children • Assist with clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives Teamwork & Communication • Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and the wider practice team • Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues • Contribute to team meetings and service development Professional Responsibilities • Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times • Participate in appraisal, training, and continuing professional development • Work within practice policies, procedures, and governance frameworks • Take responsibility for identifying risks and maintaining a safe working environment Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Nursing Associate to join our team. This is a key clinical role supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care, health promotion, and chronic disease management within a general practice setting. The successful candidate will work within the scope of practice and contribute to patient-centred care, and supports the wider clinical team. You will manage your own clinical workload, support preventative healthcare, and play an active role in improving patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties • Deliver high standards of patient-centred nursing care • Support the Practice nurse with chronic disease monitoring (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension) • Perform wound care, dressings, and suture removal • Carry out NHS health checks and screening activities • Conduct phlebotomy and basic clinical procedures • Administer vaccinations and immunisations (training can be provided) • Support health promotion clinics (e.g. smoking cessation, weight management) Patient Care & Support • Contribute to holistic patient assessments • Support patients with long-term conditions and preventative care planning • Promote independence, wellbeing, and healthy lifestyles • Liaise effectively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care Clinical Governance & Safety • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with NMC standards • Participate in infection control and clinical safety processes • Support safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children • Assist with clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives Teamwork & Communication • Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and the wider practice team • Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues • Contribute to team meetings and service development Professional Responsibilities • Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times • Participate in appraisal, training, and continuing professional development • Work within practice policies, procedures, and governance frameworks • Take responsibility for identifying risks and maintaining a safe working environment