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Registered Nursing Associate


Location
Darlington, England
Salary
Negotiable
Profession
Nursing associate
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
21 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

17 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Experience of delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

  • Experience

    Experience of working in a health or care environment.

  • Experience

    Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

  • Experience

    Experience of communicating with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

  • Experience

    Experience of maintaining accurate care or clinical records.

  • Qualifications

    Registered Nursing Associate qualification with current NMC registration as a Nursing Associate.

  • Qualifications

    Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

  • Qualifications

    Current training or competence appropriate to the clinical duties undertaken.

  • Knowledge and skills

    Understanding of the Nursing Associate role and the importance of working within professional competence.

  • Knowledge and skills

    Knowledge of the NMC Code and professional responsibilities.

  • Knowledge and skills

    Understanding of safeguarding, infection prevention and confidentiality.

  • Knowledge and skills

    Ability to work safely within agreed care plans, protocols and clinical pathways.

  • Knowledge and skills

    Ability to recognise changes or concerns in a patients condition and escalate them appropriately.

  • Knowledge and skills

    Effective verbal, written and digital communication skills.

  • Knowledge and skills

    Ability to organise and prioritise an allocated workload.

  • Knowledge and skills

    Ability to work both independently within defined parameters and as part of a team.

  • Knowledge and skills

    Willingness to seek advice and support when required.

Desirable

13 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Previous experience in general practice, primary care or community healthcare.

  • Experience

    Experience of venepuncture, ECG recording, wound care or health checks.

  • Experience

    Experience of supporting patients with long-term conditions.

  • Experience

    Experience of administering prescribed medicines or vaccinations.

  • Experience

    Experience of audit or quality-improvement work.

  • Experience

    Experience of using SystmOne.

  • Qualifications

    Venepuncture and ECG training.

  • Qualifications

    Wound-care training.

  • Qualifications

    NHS Health Check training.

  • Qualifications

    Medicines-administration training.

  • Qualifications

    Immunisation and vaccination training appropriate to the Nursing Associate role.

  • Qualifications

    Training relevant to supporting patients with long-term conditions.

  • Knowledge and skills

    Full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport, if required for home visits or travel between locations.

Job summary

Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible)

Interviews are likely to be held on Monday 23rd November2026.

We are looking for a kind, compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Nursing Associate to join our friendly and supportive team.

If you take pride in delivering high-quality, person-centred care, enjoy building meaningful connections with patients and value working collaboratively as part of a close-knit team, this role could be for you.

At Clifton Court, we value teamwork, empathy and a shared commitment to making a difference in our community. You will work alongside our GPs, Lead Nurse, practice nurses, healthcare assistants and wider multidisciplinary team in a supportive, forward-thinking practice where your contribution will be genuinely valued.

We welcome applicants with different combinations of skills and experience. Training and development may be supported in agreed areas according to the needs of the practice.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will:

  • Provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care within your professional competence and agreed scope of practice.
  • Undertake clinical activities such as venepuncture, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, health checks, wound care and dressings, where appropriately trained and competent.
  • Support the nursing team with the monitoring and care of patients with long-term conditions.
  • Administer prescribed medicines, injections and vaccinations where trained, competent and appropriately authorised.
  • Promote healthy lifestyles and support patients to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing.
  • Recognise changes in a patients condition and promptly escalate concerns to an appropriate registered clinician.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with the NMC Code, safeguarding, infection prevention and practice policies.
  • Contribute positively to a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

About us

Clifton Court Medical Practice is a thriving, friendly training practice in Darlington, conveniently located near the town centre with excellent transport links.

Our multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and care coordinators, is supported by a dedicated administrative team that helps ensure smooth operations and a positive working environment.

We are proud of our collaborative culture, where teamwork, mutual respect and work-life balance are at the heart of what we do. We regularly come together for team events, training and development opportunities, fostering a supportive and enjoyable workplace.

Join us and become part of a practice that values kindness, passion and a shared commitment to our patients and community.

Details

  • Date posted: 21 October 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: Depending on experience Highly competitive. Depending on experience.
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
  • Reference number: A5699-26-0008
  • Job locations: Victoria Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5JN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care in accordance with agreed care plans, protocols and clinical pathways.
  • Undertake agreed clinical procedures according to training and competence, including:Venepuncture and specimen collection.ECG recording and basic clinical observations.Blood pressure, height, weight and BMI measurements.Urinalysis and agreed point-of-care testing.NHS Health Checks and health-promotion activities.Wound care, dressings and removal of sutures or clips.Supporting the monitoring of patients with long-term conditions.
  • Administer prescribed medicines, injections and vaccinations where trained, competent and appropriately authorised.
  • Recognise changes or deterioration in a patients condition and escalate concerns promptly.
  • Provide patients with appropriate information, advice and signposting.
  • Work within the NMC Code, professional competence and the agreed scope of the Nursing Associate role.
  • Work closely with the nursing and wider multidisciplinary team.
  • Accept delegated activities only where they are within your competence and agreed scope of practice.
  • Participate in team meetings, supervision, training and continuing professional development.
  • Share relevant information with colleagues to support safe and coordinated patient care.
  • Contribute to a supportive culture of learning, inclusion and mutual respect.
  • Maintain accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records.
  • Comply with safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety, confidentiality and information governance requirements.
  • Report incidents, risks and concerns in accordance with practice procedures.
  • Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and the maintenance of disease registers.
  • Maintain professional competence and complete statutory, mandatory and role-specific training.
  • Communicate clearly, kindly and effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.
  • Adapt communication to meet individual patient needs.
  • Encourage patients to participate in their care and make informed choices.
  • Promote self-management and healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Uphold confidentiality, dignity and professional boundaries.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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