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Nursing Associate (NA)

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Role Description

A Nursing Associate (NA) is a member of the nursing team in England that helps bridge the gap between Healthcare Assistants and Registered Nurses.

The role contributes to the core work of nursing, freeing up Registered Nurses to focus on more complex clinical care. It's a stand-alone role that also provides a progression route into graduate level nursing. They work with people of all ages and in a variety of settings in health and social care.

The Student Nursing Associate (SNA) is an NA still in training and working under supervision.

What can a Nursing Associate offer to patients in a Primary Care setting?

A few of the skills that the Nursing Associate will be able to safely demonstrate are:

  • Venepuncture
  • Height, weight & BMI checks
  • Lifestyle advice
  • Blood pressure checks
  • ECGs
  • Wound care
  • Measure & interpret blood glucose levels
  • Long Term Condition Reviews

Advance skills will need extra training these can include:

  • Cervical screening
  • Selected immunisations and childhood immunisations.

Registrable Qualification

  • Nursing Associate Foundation Degree

Additional Qualifications Required for Primary Care (not limited to)

  • Care Certificate (recommended)

Regulatory Body

  • Nursing & Midwifery Health Council (NMC)

Supervision Requirements

  • Day to day and regular supervision by an NMC registered nurse, midwife or other registered healthcare professional

What can the Training Hub offer you?

  • Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) support
  • Access to online courses and workshops on various topics related to nursing.
  • Tools and resources for improving communication and professional skills.
  • Best practices and guidelines for NAs.
  • Networking opportunities with other NAs and healthcare professionals.
  • Continued education and professional development opportunities.

Useful Resources

What is a Nursing Associate - NHS Employers

NMC Standards for Nursing Associates

NHS Health Careers

HEE Nursing Associate Training and Development

HEE Nursing Associate FAQ for Employers

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