Nurse Associate in North Leigh

To support the practice in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the multidisciplinary team to complement existing workforce. This role will provide nursing support to the Practice Nurses and General Practitioners to ensure provision of holistic and person-centred care of the full range of nursing services to the entitled patient population.

Main Duties of a Nursing Associate in Primary Care:

• Patient Assessments: Conduct clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen levels, temperature, and respiratory rate.
• Chronic Disease Monitoring: Support management of long-term conditions such as diabetes, COPD, and hypertension through routine checks and patient education.
• Phlebotomy & Sample Collection: Take blood, urine, and swab samples for diagnostic testing.
• ECGs & Diagnostic Tests: Carry out electrocardiograms (ECGs) and other point-of-care tests.
• Administering Medications: Provide vaccinations, flu vaccines, and other injections as required.
• Health Promotion & Patient Education: Offer advice on smoking cessation, weight management, lifestyle changes, and self-care for long-term conditions.
• Team & Practice Support: Work closely with Practice Nurses and GPs to deliver high-quality care.
• Infection Control & Safety: Maintain high standards of cleanliness and follow infection prevention protocols.
• Clinical Documentation: Ensure accurate record-keeping of consultations, treatments, and observations.
• Stock & Equipment Management: Monitor and replenish medical supplies.

About us: Rated as outstanding by CQC, we are a practice serving over 4,500 patients in a working town under the umbrella of Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. We are part of the Leigh Primary Care Network, ensuring we provide the best services for our patients and those within the local area. We are an award-winning practice.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the Practices Multidisciplinary team to provide and monitor care, under direct or indirect supervision.
• Improve safety and quality of care at every opportunity.
• Contribute to the delivery of integrated care.
• Support registered nurses to enable them to focus on more complex clinical care.
• Develop relationships across the practice to support integration of the role across health and social care.
• Perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse.
• Provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence.
• Provide simple wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required.
• Perform ECGs, venepuncture, and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the practice.
• Promote health and well-being to all patients.
• Care for individuals with complex conditions such as dementia, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities.
• Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the Practice.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records.
• Enhance own performance through continuous professional development.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Experience: Experience of working in a primary care environment and in teams under appropriate supervision.
• Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

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.