Job summary
The post-holder will undertake tasks and duties delegated by
the Clinical Director, following policy and procedures.The post-holder will
support the practices in the provision of delivering a woundcare service on
behalf of the PCN revieweing patients across all seven member practices.You
must work at all times within your own competence and use your own judgement,
knowledge, and common sense in your day to day activities.
The Nursing Associate will support
Practice Nurses and General Practitioners to ensure the efficient and effective
running of a wound care clinic across SPEN Primary Care Network. The duties and
responsibilities of the Nursing Associate may include any or all the items in
the following list. Duties may be varied from time-to-time dependent on current
and evolving workload and staffing levels.
Main duties of the job
- To
undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the
Practice Nurse and General Practitioners.
- Undertake
simple dressing procedures/complex dressings/compression following practice
guidelines and using aseptic technique.
- Undertake
doppler assessment (subject to training, knowledge and experience).
- Support
the development of the HCA and trainee Nursing Associate.
- Ensure
adequate stock levels in stock room specific to wound care.
- Ensure
adequate infection control procedures in treatment room.
- Maintain
accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
using SystmOne.
- Ensure
accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient
health care.
- Have
the ability to understand when to seek advice and refer patient to other health
professionals.
- To
continue with professional development.
- Participate
in meetings as required within the practice and the PCN.
- Have
the ability to manage workload independently.
- Work
closely with all members of the team across all the practices within the PCN.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be
adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected
to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.
About us
Spen Health and Wellbeing Primary Care Network is an alliance of seven practices within Cleckheaton, Liversedge and Heckmondwike, working together under the direction of NHS England for the benefit of its collective patient group.
We aim to align and improve services in the area for our 52,500 registered patients. Our patients are placed at the centre of our care and service delivery. The Board is comprised of GPs, Practice Managers and ANPs from our seven practices - Brookroyd Surgery, Cleckheaton Group Practice, Cook Lane Surgery, The Greenway Medical Practice, Liversedge Health Centre, Parkview Surgery and Undercliffe Surgery.
You will work across the PCN practices.
You will initially be employed by Curo Health Federation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will undertake tasks and duties delegated by
the Clinical Director, following policy and procedures. The post-holder will
support the practices in the provision of delivering a woundcare service on
behalf of the PCN reviewing patients across all seven member practices. You
must work at all times within your own competence and use your own judgement,
knowledge, and common sense in your day to day activities.
The Nursing Associate will support
Practice Nurses and General Practitioners to ensure the efficient and effective
running of a wound care clinic across SPEN Primary Care Network. The duties and
responsibilities of the Nursing Associate may include any or all the items in
the following list. Duties may be varied from time-to-time dependent on current
and evolving workload and staffing levels.
Duties & Responsibilities:
-
To
undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the
Practice Nurse and General Practitioners
-
Undertake
simple dressing procedures/complex dressings/compression following practice
guidelines and using aseptic technique
-
Undertake
doppler assessment (subject to training, knowledge and experience)
-
Support
the development of the HCA and trainee Nursing Associate
-
Ensure
adequate stock levels in stock room specific to wound care
-
Ensure
adequate infection control procedures in treatment room
-
Maintain
accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
using SystmOne
-
Ensure
accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient
health care
-
Have
the ability to understand when to seek advice and refer patient to other health
professionals
-
To
continue with professional development
-
Participate
in meetings as required within the practice and the PCN
-
Have
the ability to manage workload independently
-
Work
closely with all members of the team across all the practices within the PCN
This job description is not exhaustive and may be
adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected
to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will undertake tasks and duties delegated by
the Clinical Director, following policy and procedures. The post-holder will
support the practices in the provision of delivering a woundcare service on
behalf of the PCN reviewing patients across all seven member practices. You
must work at all times within your own competence and use your own judgement,
knowledge, and common sense in your day to day activities.
The Nursing Associate will support
Practice Nurses and General Practitioners to ensure the efficient and effective
running of a wound care clinic across SPEN Primary Care Network. The duties and
responsibilities of the Nursing Associate may include any or all the items in
the following list. Duties may be varied from time-to-time dependent on current
and evolving workload and staffing levels.
Duties & Responsibilities:
-
To
undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the
Practice Nurse and General Practitioners
-
Undertake
simple dressing procedures/complex dressings/compression following practice
guidelines and using aseptic technique
-
Undertake
doppler assessment (subject to training, knowledge and experience)
-
Support
the development of the HCA and trainee Nursing Associate
-
Ensure
adequate stock levels in stock room specific to wound care
-
Ensure
adequate infection control procedures in treatment room
-
Maintain
accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
using SystmOne
-
Ensure
accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient
health care
-
Have
the ability to understand when to seek advice and refer patient to other health
professionals
-
To
continue with professional development
-
Participate
in meetings as required within the practice and the PCN
-
Have
the ability to manage workload independently
-
Work
closely with all members of the team across all the practices within the PCN
This job description is not exhaustive and may be
adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected
to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge and experience acquired whilst completing Nursing Associate course.
- Wound care qualification
Desirable
- Minimum of one years experience post qualification.
- Experience of working within Primary care.
- Practical experience of computerised recording using SystmOne.
- Qualification in Doppler measurements
Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral).
- IT skills.
- Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines.
- Ability to problem solve
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on NMC Register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification level 5
Other
Essential
- Smart, polite and confident.
- Able to plan and organise.
- Can perform under pressure.
- Is able to adapt and uses initiative.
- Experience of team working.
- Is self-motivated and flexible.
- Understands confidentiality as pertains to the role
Desirable
- A basic understanding of the General Practice environment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge and experience acquired whilst completing Nursing Associate course.
- Wound care qualification
Desirable
- Minimum of one years experience post qualification.
- Experience of working within Primary care.
- Practical experience of computerised recording using SystmOne.
- Qualification in Doppler measurements
Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral).
- IT skills.
- Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines.
- Ability to problem solve
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on NMC Register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification level 5
Other
Essential
- Smart, polite and confident.
- Able to plan and organise.
- Can perform under pressure.
- Is able to adapt and uses initiative.
- Experience of team working.
- Is self-motivated and flexible.
- Understands confidentiality as pertains to the role
Desirable
- A basic understanding of the General Practice environment
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
