Main Duties and Responsibilities The main duties of the Nurse Associate include, but are not limited to: Clinical Responsibilities: Phlebotomy and Monitoring: Perform blood tests, health checks, and routine monitoring. Immunisations: Administer immunisations as part of the NHS vaccination programme, including baby immunisations. Chronic Disease Management: Support the clinical team in managing chronic diseases by undertaking monitoring and follow-up care in line with care plans. Wound Care: Provide wound care and dressing services, ensuring high standards of patient care. Cervical Cytology: Conduct cervical cytology (smear tests) if trained and qualified. Patient Assistance: Chaperone and assist patients during procedures as needed, ensuring their dignity and comfort. Health Promotion: Provide education and advice to patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management strategies. Administrative Responsibilities: Stock Management: Monitor and maintain practice stock, ensuring adequate supplies of medical equipment and consumables. Data and Reporting: Participate in practice Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), quality contract, and Directed Enhanced Services (DES) requirements. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in line with professional standards and practice policies. Professional Responsibilities: Training and Development: Maintain professional registration with the NMC and engage in ongoing professional development. Participate in training, including mandatory updates and practice-specific training. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the clinical and non-clinical team to deliver patient-centered care. Participate in team meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives. Compliance: Adhere to the practices clinical governance framework, including infection prevention, safeguarding, and health and safety policies.