PCN Nurse Associate
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16.53 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £16.53 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3LD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2301-25-0007 |
Summary
Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice: Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Completion of comprehensive geriatric assessments, dementia reviews and annual or 5 year health checks. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers. Provide wound care and dressing changes. Conduct health screenings including smears, and assist in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension). Perform phlebotomy and collect/manage other specimens for testing. Health Education and Promotion Educate patients on managing their health conditions and promoting healthy lifestyles. Provide advice on disease prevention and health maintenance. Support patients in managing their medication and treatment plans. To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patients nursing needs to include; undertaking routine procedures including venepuncture, ECG recording, measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs, continence assessment, pressure area, wound care, nutritional assessments. Foot care, skin integrity, mood identification (as outlined in the NMC Nursing Associate Skills Annex). Identify and report changes in a patients condition to a registered nurse or other professional. Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members. Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition. Work with registered nurses and other professionals and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients. Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with NMC code. Assist in the coordination of patient referrals and follow-up appointments. Participate in practice meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with practice policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and other practice staff. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions. Provide support and guidance to healthcare assistants and other junior staff.