Nurse Associate

St Lawrence Surgery

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Job summary

You will be part of a large multi-disciplinary practice team monitoring and caring for patients under direct or indirect supervision.

We already have a nurse associate and a trainee nurse associate, together with a very large number of nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedic practitioners and physician associate and pharmacists, as well as GPs

Main duties of the job

Primary Responsibilities:

The following are the core responsibilities of the Nurse Associate. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The Nursing Associate will work within their scope of clinical practice and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code, supported by supervision from a Senior Nurse, and:

Support the nursing with the management of patients with long-term conditions/chronic diseases

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

About us

We are a large training practice, we have 16,000 patients. We are currently rated as CQC outstanding. We pride ourselves on looking after our staff and our patients.

Date posted

07 December 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1374-22-7320

Job locations

79 St Lawrence Avenue

Worthing

West Sussex

BN14 7JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

Part of a multi-disciplinary practice team monitoring and caring for patients under direct or indirect supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

The following are the core responsibilities of the Nurse Associate. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The Nursing Associate will work within their scope of clinical practice and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code, supported by supervision from a Senior Nurse, and:

Support the nursing with the management of patients with long-term conditions/chronic diseases

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

Be able to take vital signs and observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, blood glucose levels, ECG, assessing nutrition and hydration

Undertake wound care and management, as required

Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC Standards, e.g. injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular routes under Patient Specific Directions

Document consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guidelines

Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral. Recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect

Obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written), as required

Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained.

Chaperone and assist patients, where appropriate, who are being examined by another clinician

Assist GPs, e.g. with minor surgery and family planning clinics

Undertake pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Assist in practice audits, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls.

Participate and contribute towards any local incentive project relevant to the role.

Ensure all mandatory training is completed on an annual basis

Additional tasks following training and support may include:

Cytology

Childhood Immunisations & Vaccinations under PSD

Vaccinations (e.g. influenza)

Assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice

Nursing treatments in participation with general practitioners or senior nurses to agreed protocols

General and specific health screenings within agreed protocols and referral to general practitioners as necessary

Advise patients on general health care with referral to GPs as necessary

Monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment

Undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used

Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs or senior nurses

Administrative and professional responsibilities

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.

Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate.

Attend and participate in meetings as required.

Maintain effective relationships and communication with colleagues and other agencies.

Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours always including when liaising with internal and external colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

Part of a multi-disciplinary practice team monitoring and caring for patients under direct or indirect supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

The following are the core responsibilities of the Nurse Associate. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The Nursing Associate will work within their scope of clinical practice and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code, supported by supervision from a Senior Nurse, and:

Support the nursing with the management of patients with long-term conditions/chronic diseases

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

Be able to take vital signs and observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, blood glucose levels, ECG, assessing nutrition and hydration

Undertake wound care and management, as required

Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC Standards, e.g. injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular routes under Patient Specific Directions

Document consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guidelines

Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral. Recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect

Obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written), as required

Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained.

Chaperone and assist patients, where appropriate, who are being examined by another clinician

Assist GPs, e.g. with minor surgery and family planning clinics

Undertake pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Assist in practice audits, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls.

Participate and contribute towards any local incentive project relevant to the role.

Ensure all mandatory training is completed on an annual basis

Additional tasks following training and support may include:

Cytology

Childhood Immunisations & Vaccinations under PSD

Vaccinations (e.g. influenza)

Assessment, screening and treatment services and health education advice

Nursing treatments in participation with general practitioners or senior nurses to agreed protocols

General and specific health screenings within agreed protocols and referral to general practitioners as necessary

Advise patients on general health care with referral to GPs as necessary

Monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment

Undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used

Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs or senior nurses

Administrative and professional responsibilities

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.

Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate.

Attend and participate in meetings as required.

Maintain effective relationships and communication with colleagues and other agencies.

Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours always including when liaising with internal and external colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register
  • Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification

Desirable

  • Primary Care - such as phlebotomy, cervical smears, vaccinations

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register
  • Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification

Desirable

  • Primary Care - such as phlebotomy, cervical smears, vaccinations

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary 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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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

St Lawrence Surgery

Address

79 St Lawrence Avenue

Worthing

West Sussex

BN14 7JL


Employer's website

https://www.stlawrencesurgery-worthing.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Lawrence Surgery

Address

79 St Lawrence Avenue

Worthing

West Sussex

BN14 7JL


Employer's website

https://www.stlawrencesurgery-worthing.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Josiane Wadey

jowadey@nhs.net

01903222900

Date posted

07 December 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1374-22-7320

Job locations

79 St Lawrence Avenue

Worthing

West Sussex

BN14 7JL


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