Nursing Associates (NAs)
The role of the Nursing associate was introduced in 2017 to bridge the gap between healthcare support worker and registered nurse and help meet the changing health and care needs of patients and the public. Nursing Associate is a stand-alone role as well as also providing a route to Registered Nurse.
What value will Nursing Associates bring to General Practice?
- They will increase the capacity of general practice nursing teams
- Nursing Associates will be regulated and registered by the NMC.
- Nursing Associate training offers a career development opportunity
- With continued professional development, Nursing Associates will provide additional capacity within the nursing team
- Nursing Associates bring a breadth of knowledge and skill to general practice.
- A provider that invests in training is an attractive employer
- Trainee Nursing Associates bring valuable insight across whole systems
If you are a practice manager or PCN looking to grow and develop a team member or employ an additional member of staff or you are a HCA in primary care interested in furthering your career, then please access the links and webpages for more information.
For further discussion or support please contact Jo Sutton, Nursing Associate Lead for Primary Care - [email protected]