Nurse Associate

NHS

  • Dudley
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 mins ago
We are an innovative hard working practice caring for over 9000 patients within and around the Netherton area, with a full clinical and clerical compliment of staff. Anchor Medical Practice is within Netherton Health Centre. We are very interested in appointing a Nurse Associate to bring experience and drive to the clinical nursing team. Benefits include sick pay (once qualified), study days, 6 weeks annual leave.Main duties of the jobThe main duties of a Nurse Associate role is relatively new and we would expect the NA to cover dressing, BP, Diabetes reviews, Injections, and work alongside the nursing team to achieve our DQOF domains for patients with Long Term Conditions.About usWe are in Netherton Health Centre along with another Practice and Community Services from Dudley Group. The building has recently has a massive refurbishment to accommodate further clinical space. We are a training practice with both Dudley and medical students from Aston University. Dr Sandhu is the senior partner with 4 Salaried GP's 2 nurses, 1 HCA, PM, Office Manager, IT Manager and 14 Reception and Administration Staff.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberA5476-25-0000Job locationsNetherton Health CentreHalesowen RoadNethertonDudleyWest MidlandsDY2 9PUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Person DescriptionA Nursing Associate job description involves providing person-centred hands-on clinical care, supporting registered nurses, and performing tasks like taking vital signs, venepuncture, and administering certain medications. They bridge the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses, working in various settings and contributing to patientKey ResponsibilitiesClinical CarePerforming and recording clinical observations, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations.Undertaking clinical tasks like venepuncture (taking blood samples) and administering some injections and medications.Caring for individuals with varying needs, including those with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.Teamwork and CommunicationSharing information about patients' conditions, progress, and responses with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals.Working as part of nursing teams, communicating effectively with colleagues and providing patient-centred care.Acting as a patient advocate and providing support to individuals, their families, and carers.Patient Safety and WellbeingEnsuring the safety, privacy, and dignity of individuals receiving care.Recognising safeguarding issues for vulnerable children and adults.Supporting the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.Professional AccountabilityMaking informed decisions and taking responsibility for their actions.Working within their scope of practice and recognising when to seek support or escalate concerns.Contributing to service delivery and the continuous improvement of care quality.Work SettingsNursing associates work in a wide range of health and care settings, including hospitals, community settings, and social care environments, caring for people of all ages. This role will be in General Practice.Career ProgressionThe role of a Nursing Associate offers a career pathway for healthcare support workers and can lead to becoming a registered nurse.Communication, safety, and the overall quality of care within a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include making evidence-based decisions, acting as an advocate, and recognising when to escalate patient concerns to more senior colleagues.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Person DescriptionA Nursing Associate job description involves providing person-centred hands-on clinical care, supporting registered nurses, and performing tasks like taking vital signs, venepuncture, and administering certain medications. They bridge the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses, working in various settings and contributing to patientKey ResponsibilitiesClinical CarePerforming and recording clinical observations, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations.Undertaking clinical tasks like venepuncture (taking blood samples) and administering some injections and medications.Caring for individuals with varying needs, including those with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.Teamwork and CommunicationSharing information about patients' conditions, progress, and responses with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals.Working as part of nursing teams, communicating effectively with colleagues and providing patient-centred care.Acting as a patient advocate and providing support to individuals, their families, and carers.Patient Safety and WellbeingEnsuring the safety, privacy, and dignity of individuals receiving care.Recognising safeguarding issues for vulnerable children and adults.Supporting the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.Professional AccountabilityMaking informed decisions and taking responsibility for their actions.Working within their scope of practice and recognising when to seek support or escalate concerns.Contributing to service delivery and the continuous improvement of care quality.Work SettingsNursing associates work in a wide range of health and care settings, including hospitals, community settings, and social care environments, caring for people of all ages. This role will be in General Practice.Career ProgressionThe role of a Nursing Associate offers a career pathway for healthcare support workers and can lead to becoming a registered nurse.Communication, safety, and the overall quality of care within a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include making evidence-based decisions, acting as an advocate, and recognising when to escalate patient concerns to more senior colleagues.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience in working with a nursing team
  • Dealing with vulnerable patients
  • Able to make assessments and work on own initative where applicable
  • Team Player
Desirable
  • Experience of working in Primary Care
  • Experience working in General Practice
Knowledge and skillsEssential
  • Providing quality care
  • Good communications Skills
  • Drive and ambition
QualificationsEssential
  • Nurse Associate qualifications
  • General Practice experience (not vital)
Desirable
  • Qualified in the following
  • Injectables
  • Phlebotomy
  • ECG's
  • Dressings
  • managing long term conditions
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience in working with a nursing team
  • Dealing with vulnerable patients
  • Able to make assessments and work on own initative where applicable
  • Team Player
Desirable
  • Experience of working in Primary Care
  • Experience working in General Practice
Knowledge and skillsEssential
  • Providing quality care
  • Good communications Skills
  • Drive and ambition
QualificationsEssential
  • Nurse Associate qualifications
  • General Practice experience (not vital)
Desirable
  • Qualified in the following
  • Injectables
  • Phlebotomy
  • ECG's
  • Dressings
  • managing long term conditions

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