PCN Nurse Associate
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,000.00 to £33,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25000.00 - £33000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Location: | Uxbridge, UB8 1UW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0004-25-0063 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of the Nursing Associate. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The Nursing Associate will work within their scope of clinical practice and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code, supported by supervision from a Senior Clinician, and: Carry out Chronic Disease Management annual reviews delegated by a supervising Nurse or senior colleague Monitor and support the lead nurse with the management of patients with long-term conditions / chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centred approach. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Be able to take vital signs and observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, blood glucose levels, ECG, assessing nutrition and hydration Undertake wound care and management, as required Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC Standards, e.g. via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being. Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals and NHS Health Checks. Document Consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guidelines Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect Ensure all mandatory training is completed on an annual basis including; safeguarding, confidentiality, Equality + Diversity etc. Recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines. Be able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines. Obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written), as required. Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained. Chaperone and assist patients, where appropriate, who are being examined by another clinician Assist GPs, e.g. with minor surgery and family planning clinics Undertake pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Ensure confidentially of information gained at work is preserved at all times. Assist in practice audits, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls. Participate and contribute towards any local incentive project relevant to the role. Additional tasks following training and support may include: Cytology Childhood Immunisations & Vaccinations Vaccinations (e.g. travel, influenza etc.) Providing assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or Senior Nurse to agreed protocols. Provide general and specific health screenings to the practices patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary. Advise patients on general health care with referral to GPs as necessary.