Job Overview
The Nursing Associate will work with the Nursing team and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring the condition and health needs of patients within their care, contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinicians and in line with the PCS service pathways. You will be expected to support patients in the management of long‑term conditions (Asthma, Diabetes and COPD), Cervical Cytology, Family planning, Wound Management, Travel Immunisations, and all other general treatment room duties. Meet the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by undertaking the two‑year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)‑approved provider. Is registered valid pin with the NMC and revalidation is undertaken in line with NMC requirements. Work with other members of the nursing and healthcare team to organise and provide nursing services for the practice population. The post holder will be based in a specific practice, but it is expected that you will work in various settings. The post holder will have autonomy and will, when appropriate, be delivering care independently in line with defined care plans and the scope of practice for a Nursing Associate.
Responsibilities
* The following list is indicative as duties will vary depending on care setting
* Support individuals with all aspects of care including providing person‑centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation.
* Develop an understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist in the ongoing assessment of care.
* Provide health screenings to patients with referral to the wider MDT.
* Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, weight, height, and glucose monitoring.
* Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs.
* Demonstrate an ability to complete ongoing monitoring templates.
* Administer vaccines after completion of relevant training under PSDs.
* Undertake cytology once training and sign off has been completed.
* Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
* Long‑term condition management, following care plans in place, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
* Undertake home visits as needed for the patient population working within scope of practice.
* Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is always maintained.
* Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance as appropriate.
* Report and share information with registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, and activity of individuals.
* Recognise issues relating to safeguarding to vulnerable patients and raise concerns appropriately.
Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a GP‑led organisation. Our shareholders are 75 GP practices in Sheffield covering over 600,000 patients. As well as providing a unified voice for general practice in the city, we play an active role both within our Accountable Care Partnership (ACP) and the wider South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Integrated Care System (ICS).
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