Job summary Primary Care Doncaster Ltd is developing a wide range of services to support general practice across the city and is looking at innovative ways to develop its workforce. We are looking to recruit a Nursing Associate who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role in the Doncaster Primary Care Networks. Doncaster has six Primary Care Networks; Central, East, North, North West, South and 4Doncaster. This post will be based working at The Flying Scotsman within the Central Primary Care Network, and may involve working at other Practices across the Primary Care Network. Main duties of the job You should have completed a Nursing Associate Degree with an approved provider and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate. Previous experience in a Primary Care setting would be an advantage. You will undertake various duties including; Monitoring and support of the management of patients with long-term conditions / chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centred approach Support patients to improve and maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing Provide support and supervision to training nursing associates, healthcare assistants, apprentices, and those on learning assignments/placements as required Advise patients on general healthcare, promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to relevant healthcare services Perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse; For example, as set out in the NMC Standards for Nursing Associates Further details can be found in the attached job description. About us Primary Care Doncaster Ltd is developing a wide range of services to support general practice across the city and is looking at innovative ways to develop its workforce, due to interest by a significant number of GP practices and Networks within the city. As a PCD employee you will have access to the generous NHS Pension Scheme and 27 annual leave days per year. PCD are an equal opportunities employer. Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £27,693 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 6911257 Job locations The Flying Scotsman Doncaster DN1 3AP Job description Job responsibilities This is an exciting new role, within a Primary Care setting, where you will be using your skills to support and complement our existing team of clinicians, providing and monitoring patient centred care, across the patient population. You will be a Registered Nursing Associate, who is motivated, proactive, committed and with excellent communication skills. You will work independently under the leadership of our Registered Nurses, supporting with all aspects of nursing care and improving on the safety and quality of patient care at every opportunity. Job description Job responsibilities This is an exciting new role, within a Primary Care setting, where you will be using your skills to support and complement our existing team of clinicians, providing and monitoring patient centred care, across the patient population. You will be a Registered Nursing Associate, who is motivated, proactive, committed and with excellent communication skills. You will work independently under the leadership of our Registered Nurses, supporting with all aspects of nursing care and improving on the safety and quality of patient care at every opportunity. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration as a Nursing Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or equivalent GCSE Grade 4-9 (A-C) in Maths & English or Function Skills Level 2 or equivalent Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code Experience Essential Experience of working independently under own direction or as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience in a patient focused environment Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Desirable Experience of working within a primary care environment Skills Essential Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact Verbal, written, interpersonal skills, prioritising workloads, problem solving, relationship management Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting Desirable Awareness of current developments and initiatives in primary care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration as a Nursing Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or equivalent GCSE Grade 4-9 (A-C) in Maths & English or Function Skills Level 2 or equivalent Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code Experience Essential Experience of working independently under own direction or as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience in a patient focused environment Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Desirable Experience of working within a primary care environment Skills Essential Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact Verbal, written, interpersonal skills, prioritising workloads, problem solving, relationship management Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting Desirable Awareness of current developments and initiatives in primary care 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Primary Care Doncaster Ltd Address The Flying Scotsman Doncaster DN1 3AP Employer's website https://www.primarycaredoncaster.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)