Nursing Associate

This is a part-time role (24 hours per week), with some flexibility in working pattern, although availability to start at 08:00 each day is requiredto support early clinics and patient access.

As a Nursing Associate in general practice, you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team, supporting registered nurses and GPs. You'll be involved in a wide range of clinical and administrative tasks that contribute to the smooth running of the practice and the wellbeing of our patients.

Conducting routine health checks and observations

Taking blood samples

Supporting long-term condition monitoring (e.g. diabetes, asthma, hypertension)

Performing wound care and dressing changes

Supporting cervical screening (if appropriately trained)

Carrying out ECGs and urinalysis

Assisting with NHS Health Checks and lifestyle advice

Supporting health promotion and patient education

This is a great opportunity for a Nursing Associate who enjoys variety, continuity of care, and working closely with patients over time.

The following are the core responsibilities

of the Nursing Associate in delivering health services:

a.

Deliver high quality, compassionate care while

undertaking specific clinical and care tasks under the direction of a

registered nurse (or other registered care professional) with a focus on

promoting good health and independence

b.

Provide high-quality holistic and person-centred care to

individuals

c.

Provide routine care to patients as required in

accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

d.

Provide wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as

required

e.

Work as part of the MDT to provide and monitor care,

under direct or indirect supervision and ensure delivery of nursing associate

f.

Improve the safety and quality of care at every

opportunity

g.

Support registered nurses to enable them to be able to

focus on the more complex clinical care and to relieve their burden

h.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health

records ensuring that clinical data is appropriately recorded with SNOMED

codes

i.

Perform and record clinical observations such as blood

pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse including appropriate coding

j.

After undertaking additional training, provide ECGs and venepuncture and other relevant clinical tasks as

required and in line with the competencies of the role

k.

Promote health and wellbeing to all patients, for example

undertaking the NHS health check

l.

Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients

m.

Provide support during minor operations as required

n.

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

Lepton & Kirkheaton surgeries is a well-established and

highly regarded GP practice, operating across two locations in Huddersfield.

With a dedicated team of three GP partners, we pride ourselves on delivering

exceptional healthcare services to our community in a welcoming and

compassionate environment. We are a close-knit and supportive practice, where

every team member plays an essential role in ensuring that patients receive the

highest standard of care.

Our practice is committed to providing a patient-centered

approach to healthcare, where every individual is treated with respect and

compassion. We work hard to create an atmosphere where patients feel valued and

cared for, while also supporting our staff in their personal and professional

growth.

Mission Statement

Our mission is simple: To Provide Quality Care, In a

Safe and Courteous Manner.

Qualifications

Experience