Job summary
The post holder is a Nursing Associate registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
They are required to act within their professional boundaries, supporting and working
alongside a multi-disciplinary team within general practice.
The post holder will contribute to providing nursing care to patients registered in the GP
practice.
The post holder will focus on assuming a lead role in specified areas, e.g., vocational and
employment advice to patients, activities coordination, assisting in individual and therapeutic
group work. Work with the qualified nurses to deliver individual treatment packages with an
emphasis on collaborative care that focuses on recovery and the need to work towards
discharge where appropriate. The post holder will work with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to both organise and facilitate care appropriate to the individual
needs of the patient.
Main duties of the job
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To engage in positive relationships with patients/carers/families and other staff based on
respect and within appropriate boundaries.
To act in a professional capacity at all times.
To be able to set therapeutic limits with patients, carers or relatives.
To be able to communicate with the patient about care planning risk assessment needs.
Communicate complex and sensitive information verbally and in writing.
Actively contribute during handovers to meet the care needs of patients.
Actively contribute to staff meetings
To be able to confidently and accurately convene patient information in the role of an
associate nurse for MDT meetings.
To be able to articulate an understanding of MDT structures and members roles.
To formulate care plans under the supervision of registered staff.
To communicate risk issues as they arise to ensure safe care.
To communicate concerns relating to patient behaviour or mental state to other members
of the multidisciplinary team
About us
The practice consists of 1 main site and 3 branch sites, including Mexborough. Staff are expected to work at main and branch sites.
We are a national award winning practice with high clinical standards.
CQC currently rated as good/ outstanding.
We have under 40 staff including 7 GPs, 2 practice nurses, 3 HCA's, 2 x Mental health practitioner, 3 x Practice pharmacist, 2 x Practice pharmacy technician, Dietician, MSK practitioner , Podiatrist, Health and well-being coaches .
Job description
Job responsibilities
Demonstrate evidenced based knowledge in the main physical health problems that adult
patients may present with i.e., high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, epilepsy, respiratory
issues, constipation, lack of personal hygiene, including foot care.
Demonstrate an ability to undertake baseline physical observations and record results
correctly.
In addition, be able to identify anomalies that should be referred to a first level
nurse or one of the medical staff Baseline observations include:
Phlebotomy
Blood pressure
Pulse
Respirations
Weight
Height
Elimination pattern
Eating pattern
Sleep pattern
Glucose monitoring
Demonstrate an ability to complete ongoing monitoring templates
Ability to carry out a full health assessment with support from other members of the MDT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Demonstrate evidenced based knowledge in the main physical health problems that adult
patients may present with i.e., high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, epilepsy, respiratory
issues, constipation, lack of personal hygiene, including foot care.
Demonstrate an ability to undertake baseline physical observations and record results
correctly.
In addition, be able to identify anomalies that should be referred to a first level
nurse or one of the medical staff Baseline observations include:
Phlebotomy
Blood pressure
Pulse
Respirations
Weight
Height
Elimination pattern
Eating pattern
Sleep pattern
Glucose monitoring
Demonstrate an ability to complete ongoing monitoring templates
Ability to carry out a full health assessment with support from other members of the MDT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nursing Associate with Registration
- Completed cytology course / willing to complete
- Willing to complete childhood immunisation course
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability to undertake baseline physical observations and record results correctly. In addition, be able to identify anomalies that should be referred to a first level nurse or one of the medical staff Baseline observations include:
- Phlebotomy
- Blood pressure
- Pulse
- Respirations
- Weight
- Eating pattern
- Sleep pattern
- Glucose monitoring
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate evidenced based knowledge in the main physical health problems that adult patients may present with i.e., high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, epilepsy, respiratory issues, constipation, lack of personal hygiene, including foot care.
- Demonstrate an ability to complete on-going monitoring templates and health assessments with the support from other members of the team.
- To understand the concept of verbal and non-verbal communication and be able use the skills at the desired level.
- Has an understanding of risk behaviours and risk management.
- Understanding of incident reporting.
Desirable
- Planning and Organisational Skills
- Work as a supervised primary nurse, planning, co-ordinating and implementing care to patients.
- Can facilitate/co-facilitate group activities that focus on health promotion or social activity.
- To be able to plan and manage workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nursing Associate with Registration
- Completed cytology course / willing to complete
- Willing to complete childhood immunisation course
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability to undertake baseline physical observations and record results correctly. In addition, be able to identify anomalies that should be referred to a first level nurse or one of the medical staff Baseline observations include:
- Phlebotomy
- Blood pressure
- Pulse
- Respirations
- Weight
- Eating pattern
- Sleep pattern
- Glucose monitoring
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate evidenced based knowledge in the main physical health problems that adult patients may present with i.e., high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, epilepsy, respiratory issues, constipation, lack of personal hygiene, including foot care.
- Demonstrate an ability to complete on-going monitoring templates and health assessments with the support from other members of the team.
- To understand the concept of verbal and non-verbal communication and be able use the skills at the desired level.
- Has an understanding of risk behaviours and risk management.
- Understanding of incident reporting.
Desirable
- Planning and Organisational Skills
- Work as a supervised primary nurse, planning, co-ordinating and implementing care to patients.
- Can facilitate/co-facilitate group activities that focus on health promotion or social activity.
- To be able to plan and manage workload.
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).
