Job summary South Leicestershire Medical Group are seeking a qualified Nursing Associate to join our partnership.As a Nursing Associate, youll work alongside registered practice nurses and healthcare professionals to provide safe, effective, and responsive care to our patients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and progressive environment. Working pattern: Tuesday - Friday. 9.00am-5.00pm. 30 hours per week. Hourly rate: £14.00 per hour. £27,375 FTE. Annual leave: 28 days including bank holidays. Pro Rata NHS pension scheme Blue Light Discount - Access to over 15,000 discounts. A partnership that supports your personal development. Well-being support and tools. Main duties of the job To support the Nursing Team and GPs in providing care to patients within our Practice population. To work collaboratively within the whole Practice Team ensuring that the care delivered to the Practice population is relevant, responsive, of the highest standard and is clinically effective and efficient. Contribute to improving quality standard. To work within the framework of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice to ensure that the best possible care is given to the Practice population. About us South Leicestershire Medical Group is a dynamic, progressive, and supportive place to work and are proud of our clinical care and innovation. We currently have a diverse clinical team supported by a progressive administrative structure, caring for a total of 25,000 patients over six sites in the South of Leicestershire, covering Market Harborough, Fleckney and Great Glen. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A3364-25-0005 Job locations Kibworth Medical Centre Smeeton Road Kibworth Beauchamp Leicester LE8 0LG Job description Job responsibilities Carry out long term condition annual reviews. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care. Be able to take vital signs and observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g., pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, blood glucose levels, assessing nutrition and hydration and undertake pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs. Undertake wound care and management, as required. Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC standards, e.g., via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning and development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being. Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals and NHS Health Checks. Document Consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guidelines. Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection. procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect. Ensure all mandatory training is completed. Recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines. Be able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines. Obtain and document informed consent (either written or verbal), as required. Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained. Chaperone and assist patients, where appropriate, who are being examined by another clinician. Ensure confidentiality of information gained at work is preserved at all times. Assist in practice audits, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls. Participate and contribute towards any local incentive project relevant to the role. Additional tasks following training and support will include: Cervical cytology Adult and childhood immunisations & vaccinations Learning Disabilities annual review Warfarin and INR management Asthma review in stable patients not acutely unwell Dementia reviews Spirometry testing Travel clinics (under PSD) Pill check in stable patients Depo provera injections Cancer injections IM/SC including Zoledex implants Job description Job responsibilities Carry out long term condition annual reviews. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care. Be able to take vital signs and observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g., pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, blood glucose levels, assessing nutrition and hydration and undertake pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs. Undertake wound care and management, as required. Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC standards, e.g., via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning and development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being. Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals and NHS Health Checks. Document Consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guidelines. Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection. procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect. Ensure all mandatory training is completed. Recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines. Be able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines. Obtain and document informed consent (either written or verbal), as required. Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained. Chaperone and assist patients, where appropriate, who are being examined by another clinician. Ensure confidentiality of information gained at work is preserved at all times. Assist in practice audits, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls. Participate and contribute towards any local incentive project relevant to the role. Additional tasks following training and support will include: Cervical cytology Adult and childhood immunisations & vaccinations Learning Disabilities annual review Warfarin and INR management Asthma review in stable patients not acutely unwell Dementia reviews Spirometry testing Travel clinics (under PSD) Pill check in stable patients Depo provera injections Cancer injections IM/SC including Zoledex implants Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified Nursing Associate Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified Nursing Associate 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. Employer details Employer name South Leicestershire Medical Group Address Kibworth Medical Centre Smeeton Road Kibworth Beauchamp Leicester LE8 0LG Employer's website https://www.southleicestershiremedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)