Job summary The Nursing Associate works alongside a team within general practice. The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, working as part of Collingwood Health Group, you may be required to work at any of our branch sites. The nursing associates principal task is to support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care of patients Main duties of the job The nursing associates principal task is to support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care of patients. We are interested in receiving applications from candidates interested in both full-time or part-time employment. About us We are a large cohesive team serving a population of 25,000 over 3 sites. We have a team of 20 doctors, 2 nurse practitioners, 7 practice nurses, 1 nursing assistant, 2 healthcare assistants and a phlebotomist. The nursing team has an overall lead and meets regularly as a nursing team as well as meeting with the whole clinical team. All opinions of team members are heard and valued with a view to help shape the service we provide. We strive to provide high quality patient care. To that end we often have regular educational opportunities at the practice, group and personal level. This includes opportunities to share good practice and reflect on personal and patient needs. We are passionate about supporting and developing the whole team and whilst we work hard we are careful to support one another and have done work on wellbeing for the whole practice team. We believe that effective and open communication is paramount and promote this where possible. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A3676-25-0001 Job locations Collingwood Surgery Hawkeys Lane North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 0SF North Shields Health Hub Hawkeys Lane NORTH SHIELDS Tyne and Wear NE29 0SF Jubilee Park Surgery Cecil Street North Shields Tyne and Wear NE29 0DZ New York Surgery Brookland Terrace North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 8EA Job description Job responsibilities The Nursing Associate works alongside a team within general practice. The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, working as part of Collingwood Health Group, you may be required to work at any of our branch sites. The nursing associates principal task is to support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care of patients. Primary Responsibilities include: Delivery of high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical and care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional dependent) with a focus on promoting good health and independence To provide high-quality holistic and person-centred care to individuals To provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF To provide wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required To work as part of the organisations MDT to provide and monitor care, under direct or indirect supervision. To improve safety and quality of care at every opportunity. To contribute to the delivery of integrated care. To work with the organisations MDT to ensure delivery of nursing associate duties to complement existing workforce. To work with a supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace. To provide support and supervision to training nursing associates, healthcare assistants, apprentices and those on learning assignments/placements as required. To support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care. To develop relationships across the MDT to support integration of the role across health and social care including primary care, secondary care and mental health. To perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse. After undertaking additional training, to provide flu vaccinations, ECGs and venepuncture and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the organisation in line with the competencies of the role. To promote health and wellbeing to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health check. To care for individuals with dementia, mental health conditions and learning disabilities and to process the LD recall system and follow up patients who don't attend. To provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients. To provide support during minor operations as required. To advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services. To communicate proactively and effectively with all MDT colleagues attending and contributing to meetings as required. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records ensuring that clinical data is appropriately recorded with SNOMED CT codes. To process pathology results as required. To enhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service. To work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present. To contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance. To attend a formal appraisal with your manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed. To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19 or flu clinics) through advice or direct care. To support and deliver health promotion and wellbeing programmes including any opportunistic delivery. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area. Job description Job responsibilities The Nursing Associate works alongside a team within general practice. The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, working as part of Collingwood Health Group, you may be required to work at any of our branch sites. The nursing associates principal task is to support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care of patients. Primary Responsibilities include: Delivery of high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical and care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional dependent) with a focus on promoting good health and independence To provide high-quality holistic and person-centred care to individuals To provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF To provide wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required To work as part of the organisations MDT to provide and monitor care, under direct or indirect supervision. To improve safety and quality of care at every opportunity. To contribute to the delivery of integrated care. To work with the organisations MDT to ensure delivery of nursing associate duties to complement existing workforce. To work with a supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace. To provide support and supervision to training nursing associates, healthcare assistants, apprentices and those on learning assignments/placements as required. To support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care. To develop relationships across the MDT to support integration of the role across health and social care including primary care, secondary care and mental health. To perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse. After undertaking additional training, to provide flu vaccinations, ECGs and venepuncture and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the organisation in line with the competencies of the role. To promote health and wellbeing to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health check. To care for individuals with dementia, mental health conditions and learning disabilities and to process the LD recall system and follow up patients who don't attend. To provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients. To provide support during minor operations as required. To advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services. To communicate proactively and effectively with all MDT colleagues attending and contributing to meetings as required. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records ensuring that clinical data is appropriately recorded with SNOMED CT codes. To process pathology results as required. To enhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service. To work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present. To contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance. To attend a formal appraisal with your manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed. To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19 or flu clinics) through advice or direct care. To support and deliver health promotion and wellbeing programmes including any opportunistic delivery. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information. Experience in Safeguarding polices and processes Desirable Experience of working in a general practice setting Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register GCSE Mathematics and English Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information. Experience in Safeguarding polices and processes Desirable Experience of working in a general practice setting Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register GCSE Mathematics and English Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Collingwood Health Group Address Collingwood Surgery Hawkeys Lane North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 0SF Employer's website https://collingwoodsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)