Job summary Join Werrington Village Surgery as a Nursing Associate Are you a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Associate looking for a rewarding role? Join our supportive, forward-thinking team, where you'll work alongside experienced GPs and nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Werrington surgery is part of Moorlands Rural Primary Care Network. Why Join Us? Professional growth, ongoing training, mentorship & development opportunities Make a difference, support patients with long-term conditions, wound care, vaccinations & health checks Collaborative team work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to improve patient outcomes Work-Life balance, full-time role preferred (37.5 hrs) with a focus on staff wellbeing. What We're Looking For NMC-registered Nursing Associate with primary or community care experience Passionate about providing holistic, person-centred care Apply today and be part of a practice that truly values you Main duties of the job As a Nursing Associate at Werrington Village Surgery, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Working alongside GPs and nurses, you'll support patients with wound care, health checks, vaccinations, and long-term condition management, helping to improve their overall well-being. What You'll Do: Assist in clinical tasks such as observations, venepuncture & minor procedures Provide holistic care, supporting patients with dementia & mental health conditions Work within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe and effective care. What We're Looking For: NMC-registered Nursing Associate with strong teamwork & communication skills Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively & work autonomously Passion for health promotion and reducing inequalities. Apply now and make a real impact in primary care About us At Werrington Village Surgery, we pride ourselves on being a supportive, patient-focused practice at the heart of the community. As part of the Moorlands Rural PCN, we collaborate with local surgeries to provide high-quality, integrated care. Our friendly, multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and social prescribers, all working together to improve patient outcomes. We foster a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Our ethos is built on teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement, ensuring the best care for our patients. If you're looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where you can develop your skills, contribute to innovative healthcare solutions, and feel truly appreciated, Werrington Village Surgery is the place for you We work collaboratively with our local North Staffordshire GP Federation who support core General Practice and sustaining the future for General Practice. The Federation are facilitating and supporting the recruitment of the new roles within our Primary Care Network. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £24,000 to £26,350 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0070-25-0003 Job locations 360 Ash Bank Road Werrington Stoke-on-trent ST9 0JS 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. Your principal task is to support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care of patients. This job description and person specification is based on: The minimum role requirements outlined in Annex B section B11 of the Network Contract Direct Enhanced Service Contract Specification 2023/24 PCN Requirements and Entitlements (June 2023) The Royal College of Nursing Standards of proficiency for nursing associates (published 10th October 2018) The Royal College of Nursing job description guidance: Guidance for employers of Nursing Associates Person specification for Nursing Associate Employing Nursing Associates lists information and resources for employers and emphasises that nursing associates should aim to meet the same standards of behaviour and conduct as nurses and midwives and adhere to the same Code which seeks to: - Prioritise people - Practise effectively - Preserve safety - Promote professionalism and trust. Werrington Village Surgery must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis. Primary key responsibilities The Nursing Associate is to undertake the following key responsibilities in delivering health services: Delivery of high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical and care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse or General Practitioner 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 undertake Long Term Conditions reviews as required by the organisation in line with the competencies of the role and appropriate training 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 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 Secondary responsibilities Be an accountable professional Support delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives enhancing service delivery and patient care Assist with COVID-19 tasks as required Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility To understand practice and departmental policies Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes To act as a chaperone There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. 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. Your principal task is to support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care of patients. This job description and person specification is based on: The minimum role requirements outlined in Annex B section B11 of the Network Contract Direct Enhanced Service Contract Specification 2023/24 PCN Requirements and Entitlements (June 2023) The Royal College of Nursing Standards of proficiency for nursing associates (published 10th October 2018) The Royal College of Nursing job description guidance: Guidance for employers of Nursing Associates Person specification for Nursing Associate Employing Nursing Associates lists information and resources for employers and emphasises that nursing associates should aim to meet the same standards of behaviour and conduct as nurses and midwives and adhere to the same Code which seeks to: - Prioritise people - Practise effectively - Preserve safety - Promote professionalism and trust. Werrington Village Surgery must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis. Primary key responsibilities The Nursing Associate is to undertake the following key responsibilities in delivering health services: Delivery of high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical and care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse or General Practitioner 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 undertake Long Term Conditions reviews as required by the organisation in line with the competencies of the role and appropriate training 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 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 Secondary responsibilities Be an accountable professional Support delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives enhancing service delivery and patient care Assist with COVID-19 tasks as required Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility To understand practice and departmental policies Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes To act as a chaperone There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers team Understand the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Ability to record accurate clinical notes Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Understanding of the scope of the role of the nursing associate in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development Intermediate IT skills Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Chaperone procedure Other Essential Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands Will be required to undergo enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality, including to visit people in their own home occasionally Qualifications Essential Registered nursing associate and on the NMC register Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider Is registered with the NMC and revalidation is undertaken in line with NMC requirements Skills Essential Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi -disciplinary team Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues Desirable Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload Knowledge of IT systems including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports EMIS/SystmOne/ user skills Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count) Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and healthcare support workers as required within the clinical setting Personal Qualities Essential Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity High levels of integrity and loyalty Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety Desirable Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers team Understand the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Ability to record accurate clinical notes Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Understanding of the scope of the role of the nursing associate in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development Intermediate IT skills Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Chaperone procedure Other Essential Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands Will be required to undergo enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality, including to visit people in their own home occasionally Qualifications Essential Registered nursing associate and on the NMC register Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider Is registered with the NMC and revalidation is undertaken in line with NMC requirements Skills Essential Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi -disciplinary team Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues Desirable Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload Knowledge of IT systems including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports EMIS/SystmOne/ user skills Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count) Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and healthcare support workers as required within the clinical setting Personal Qualities Essential Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity High levels of integrity and loyalty Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety Desirable Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals 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 North Staffordshire GP Federation Address 360 Ash Bank Road Werrington Stoke-on-trent ST9 0JS Employer's website http://www.nsgpf.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)