Job summary
We are looking to expand our Nursing Team with the introduction of a Nursing Associate.
The role is offered as a Full Time / Part Time role - with the working week and hours negotiable.
We
have a patient population of around 12,200 patients and cover a demographically
diverse population
The
role may require some aspects of visiting patients in their own homes for
procedures to be carried out.
You
would work closely and be supported by our GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Clinical
Pharmacist, Practice Nurses, Physician Associate, alongside our Primary
Care Network colleagues of Clinical Pharmacists, Social, Health & Wellbeing
Practitioners, Occupational Therapist, First Contact Physio and Care Home
Teams.
With
time and training where needed, the expectation is that the role will develop
in line with other priorities, development of the Practice and its offering of
services to patients. The ideal candidate
for us would therefore be a forward thinker, enthusiastic individual with
initiative, keen to work within a team of like-minded colleagues.
We have opportunities for development in areas such as supporting Minor Surgery, long term chronic disease management and Spriometery overtime.
If
you are proactive, innovative, organised and possess the skills essential for
this post, then we look forward to hearing from you!
Main duties of the job
We have a patient population of around
12,200 patients and cover a demographically diverse population.
Ideally, we would be looking to recruit
a Nursing Associate with experience of being able to carry out for example
blood tests, blood pressure monitoring, NHS health checks, Chronic disease
monitoring, Learning Disability reviews alongside health promotion, ECGs, administration
of routine injections and supporting Minor Surgery clinics. Knowledge of the
key indicators that General Practice must work towards would also be an
advantage but is not essential.
It is essential that the successful candidate
for this role has experience of venepuncture.
The role may require some aspects of visiting patients in their own homes for procedures to be carried out.
About us
Parcliffe
Medical Centre is an innovative and forward-thinking Practice led by our
Partnership (5 GPs).
In
purpose-built premises inside St Annes Health Centre, with a current patient
population of around 12,000 patients.
Located
in the seaside town of St Annes along the Fylde Coast, we are minutes away
from the sea front, with direct links to the M55 & M6.
We
are a friendly, professional, caring team who are passionate about providing
safe and effective care to our patient population. Our excellent multi-skilled
Clinical Team comprises of 8 GPs (Partner & Salaried), , Clinical Pharmacist, Physicians Associate, Practice Nurses &
Healthcare Assistants.
Alongside
offering the standard contractual requirements of General Medical Services in
Primary Care, we do in addition have enhanced bespoke services to our patients
in Minor Surgery, Microsuction and are also one of the Covid Vaccination sites
within our Primary Care Network.
Parcliffe
Medical Centre is a consistently high performer in relation to its contractual
obligations including QOF and Quality Contract services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To
provide high quality nursing associate services, which include health promotion
to the Practice population.
To
deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative
care and patient education to help support patients improve and maintain their
overall health.
To
work under indirect supervision and perform tasks prescribed and delegated,
working to PSDs and agreed protocols, within an evidence base and within defined
competencies to meet the needs of patients and the Practice.
Working
to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population
needs, supporting the contractual, local and national requirements of
specifications as requested e.g GMS Contract, Quality Outcomes Framework and
enhanced services.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Chaperoning / assisting patients
where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
To prepare and assist with minor
surgical procedures.
To support cold chain management
including fridge temperature checks, data logger checks and the raising of
cold chain incidents
Making onwards referrals to
specialist clinics such as diabetes prevention and education, diabetic eye
screening, pulmonary rehab, diet, weight management, smoking cessation,
and general lifestyle referrals
Assist in the assessment,
planning, development, and implementation of programmes to promote
health and wellbeing.
Take observations and identify
signs of deterioration and report these appropriately. This may include but is not limited to
pulses, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, blood glucose, nutrition,
and hydration.
Undertake pathology
requests. For example, phlebotomy, urine culture and swabs. Accurately label and document patient
samples and submit for collection and analysis.
Undertake investigative procedures
including ECG, blood pressure, urine analysis, foot checks, spirometry.
Deliver health promotional health
checks such as NHS Health checks.
Contribute to chronic disease management
in areas such as but not limited to Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, CVD, Learning
Disabilities, CKD and other enhanced service specifications as required
appropriate to role.
Provide Cervical cytology, once
trained to do so.
Administer routine injections in
accordance with the practice policies i.e childhood and adult immunisations
in accordance with national guidelines as well as hormone injections, Vit B12
injections, contraceptive injections, flu / covid vaccinations alongside the
completion of accurate recording of patient vaccination records. Under PSD as required.
To support the infection,
prevention and control lead within the practice to undertake regular audits
and oversee required training for staff.
Including attendance at meetings and additional training sessions as
needed.
Partake in audit as required and
identified.
Support training and development
of any new or development roles within the team as requested by leads.
The
above is not an exhaustive list of expected duties to be undertaken. Full training and competencies will be
given to ensure that the post holder has the appropriate skills to undertake
the above. This list can be added too
as and where need requires and through consultation at review/appraisal in
keeping with service development and changing roles expected of the
Nursing Associate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To
provide high quality nursing associate services, which include health promotion
to the Practice population.
To
deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative
care and patient education to help support patients improve and maintain their
overall health.
To
work under indirect supervision and perform tasks prescribed and delegated,
working to PSDs and agreed protocols, within an evidence base and within defined
competencies to meet the needs of patients and the Practice.
Working
to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population
needs, supporting the contractual, local and national requirements of
specifications as requested e.g GMS Contract, Quality Outcomes Framework and
enhanced services.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Chaperoning / assisting patients
where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
To prepare and assist with minor
surgical procedures.
To support cold chain management
including fridge temperature checks, data logger checks and the raising of
cold chain incidents
Making onwards referrals to
specialist clinics such as diabetes prevention and education, diabetic eye
screening, pulmonary rehab, diet, weight management, smoking cessation,
and general lifestyle referrals
Assist in the assessment,
planning, development, and implementation of programmes to promote
health and wellbeing.
Take observations and identify
signs of deterioration and report these appropriately. This may include but is not limited to
pulses, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, blood glucose, nutrition,
and hydration.
Undertake pathology
requests. For example, phlebotomy, urine culture and swabs. Accurately label and document patient
samples and submit for collection and analysis.
Undertake investigative procedures
including ECG, blood pressure, urine analysis, foot checks, spirometry.
Deliver health promotional health
checks such as NHS Health checks.
Contribute to chronic disease management
in areas such as but not limited to Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, CVD, Learning
Disabilities, CKD and other enhanced service specifications as required
appropriate to role.
Provide Cervical cytology, once
trained to do so.
Administer routine injections in
accordance with the practice policies i.e childhood and adult immunisations
in accordance with national guidelines as well as hormone injections, Vit B12
injections, contraceptive injections, flu / covid vaccinations alongside the
completion of accurate recording of patient vaccination records. Under PSD as required.
To support the infection,
prevention and control lead within the practice to undertake regular audits
and oversee required training for staff.
Including attendance at meetings and additional training sessions as
needed.
Partake in audit as required and
identified.
Support training and development
of any new or development roles within the team as requested by leads.
The
above is not an exhaustive list of expected duties to be undertaken. Full training and competencies will be
given to ensure that the post holder has the appropriate skills to undertake
the above. This list can be added too
as and where need requires and through consultation at review/appraisal in
keeping with service development and changing roles expected of the
Nursing Associate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams under appropriate supervision and autonomously
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Experience of blood pressure management, ECG, basic health checks, venepuncture, administration of injections / immunisations
Desirable
- Experience within a Primary Care environment
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems
- Blood pressure management
- Understanding of Primary Care Practice, QOF, coding and use of templates
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Understanding the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely in accordance with policies / procedures / protocols / legislation and the needs of the patient and to refer when clinically appropriate
- Excellent IT skills, familiar with GP Clinical systems and experience of using a range or programs and software including EMIS Web, Microsoft Office etc.
- Interpersonal and strong communication skills
- Able to engage and communicate with individuals and groups
- Conscientious and reflective clinical practitioner
- Excellent time management skills and proven ability to prioritise workloads
Desirable
- Understanding of Primary Care Practice, QOF, coding and use of templates
- Experience of General Practice Systems Emis Web / Docman / Accurx / Outcomes for Health
- Care owner / use of own vehicle
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Evidence of development / experience of long term chronic conditions e.g diabetes/respiratory
- Cervical Smear Training Completed
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams under appropriate supervision and autonomously
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Experience of blood pressure management, ECG, basic health checks, venepuncture, administration of injections / immunisations
Desirable
- Experience within a Primary Care environment
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems
- Blood pressure management
- Understanding of Primary Care Practice, QOF, coding and use of templates
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Understanding the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely in accordance with policies / procedures / protocols / legislation and the needs of the patient and to refer when clinically appropriate
- Excellent IT skills, familiar with GP Clinical systems and experience of using a range or programs and software including EMIS Web, Microsoft Office etc.
- Interpersonal and strong communication skills
- Able to engage and communicate with individuals and groups
- Conscientious and reflective clinical practitioner
- Excellent time management skills and proven ability to prioritise workloads
Desirable
- Understanding of Primary Care Practice, QOF, coding and use of templates
- Experience of General Practice Systems Emis Web / Docman / Accurx / Outcomes for Health
- Care owner / use of own vehicle
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Evidence of development / experience of long term chronic conditions e.g diabetes/respiratory
- Cervical Smear Training Completed
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.
