Our Nursing Associates are skilled healthcare professionals who work as part of the nursing team to provide hands-on, person-centred care. They support patients of all ages across a variety of settings, including general practice, community care, and social care services.
Nursing Associates bridge the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses, helping ensure safe, high-quality care while supporting the wider nursing team.
What They Do
Nursing Associates can:
- Deliver direct patient care, including monitoring, observations, and routine treatments
- Support patients with daily healthcare needs, such as wound care, medication administration, and health checks
- Assist with care planning and record keeping, working closely with registered nurses and other clinicians
- Help patients understand and manage their health, providing education and support
- Support the nursing team by allowing registered nurses to focus on more complex clinical work
How It Works
- Nursing Associates are part of the multidisciplinary team, working alongside GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- They support patients directly, while contributing to safe, efficient, and coordinated care
- They also provide a pathway for healthcare assistants to progress in their careers toward graduate-level nursing
Why This Matters to You
With a Nursing Associate:
- You receive hands-on, person-centred care from a trained healthcare professional
- Your nursing team has more capacity to focus on complex or urgent health needs
- Care is well-coordinated, with Nursing Associates working closely with GPs, nurses, and other staff
- You benefit from a stronger, more skilled nursing workforce within your practice
- Patients experience safer, more timely care, with greater support for daily healthcare needs