Nurse Associate

Nurse Associate – Far Lane Medical Centre

At Far Lane Medical Centre, our vision and values are centred on:

• Creating accessible, patient\-centred healthcare


• Delivering high\-quality healthcare closer to home


• Enhancing the patient experience


• Working collaboratively with local services and partners


• Improving the lives of our patients, carers, and practice staff

Far Lane Medical Centre operates across two sites, and this position will require the successful candidate to work at both locations as needed.

A Nurse Associate works as part of the GP practice team to provide high\-quality patient care and support the nursing and medical staff. They deliver a range of clinical duties, promote health and wellbeing, and help ensure patients receive safe and effective care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine clinical procedures such as blood pressure checks, wound care, dressings, and health observations.


• Perform venepuncture, and other delegated clinical tasks within competence and training.


• Support patients with long\-term condition monitoring and health promotion activities.


• Assist with immunisation and vaccination programmes as appropriate.


• Provide health education and advice to patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles.


• Accurately record patient information and maintain clinical records.


• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and other healthcare professionals.


• Follow infection prevention, safeguarding, confidentiality, and clinical governance policies.


• Recognise changes in a patient's condition and escalate concerns appropriately.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Registered Nursing Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.


• Understanding of primary care and patient\-centred care principles.


• Competent in using clinical IT systems and maintaining accurate records.


• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Hours: Full time

Reports to: Lead Practice Nurse or Practice Manager.

Purpose of the Role: To support the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients attending the GP surgery.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Job Types: Permanent, Full\-time

Pay: £24,784\.50\-£27,300\.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sheffield S6 4FA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC (preferred)


• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree (required)

Work Location: In person

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