Weaverham Surgery

Nursing Associate

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Job summary

This is an exciting time to join an innovative and forward thinking Practice. We are committed to improving the care provided to patients, reducing health inequalities and raising the quality standards of GP practice. This role will form part of our future development which addresses our ambition to deliver person -centred co-ordinated care.

Main duties of the job

As a Nursing Associate, you will work under the supervision of and in partnership with the GP's and Practice Nurse to provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care. You will contribute to the on-going assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for a registered nurse with primary care experience with up to date skills in the full range of practice nursing services. All working options can be considered and this position can be either full-time or part-time.

About us

An opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Associate to join our excellent clinical team at Weaverham Surgery. Well organised and forward-thinking practice Modern, evidence-based, and safe clinical care combined with traditional caring family-practice values CQC Rated Good List size: 7,300 3 Partners + 1 Salaried GP + 1 Clinical Pharmacist Consistently high QOF achievements Excellent management and support structure

Details

Date posted

23 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Linked to Agenda for Change pay bands

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0199-24-0000

Job locations

Northwich Road

Weaverham

Northwich

Cheshire

CW8 3EU


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Nursing Associate you will work under the supervision of and in partnership with the GP's and Practice Nurse to provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care. You will contribute to the on-going assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Nursing Associate you will work under the supervision of and in partnership with the GP's and Practice Nurse to provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care. You will contribute to the on-going assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team
  • Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

  • Willingness to learn

Qualifications

Essential

  • A Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register.
  • Completed the two-year Foundation degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider.
  • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills IT skills appropriate to the role

Desirable

  • IT skills - Emis Web
  • ECG recording
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Foot care
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team
  • Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

  • Willingness to learn

Qualifications

Essential

  • A Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register.
  • Completed the two-year Foundation degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider.
  • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills IT skills appropriate to the role

Desirable

  • IT skills - Emis Web
  • ECG recording
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Foot care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Weaverham Surgery

Address

Northwich Road

Weaverham

Northwich

Cheshire

CW8 3EU


Employer's website

https://www.weaverhamsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Weaverham Surgery

Address

Northwich Road

Weaverham

Northwich

Cheshire

CW8 3EU


Employer's website

https://www.weaverhamsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Paul Deeley

p.deeley@nhs.net

+01606602193

Details

Date posted

23 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Linked to Agenda for Change pay bands

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0199-24-0000

Job locations

Northwich Road

Weaverham

Northwich

Cheshire

CW8 3EU


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