Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and
motivated Nursing Associate to join our vibrant, forward-thinking practice. The
successful candidate will be an integral part of the nursing team and will be
responsible for participating in the delivery of high-quality patient care. We welcome
applications from both newly qualified Nurse Associates and those with wider
NHS/Primary Care experience. Ideally 20 hours per week the role is funded and jointly employed through our Primary Care Network but based in the surgery. Opportunities to work in the wider teams is possible if candidates may wish.
Main duties of the job
About the Nursing Associate role:
Nursing associates work with healthcare support workers and
registered nurses to deliver care for patients and the public.
Your primary responsibility in the practice is the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice
multidisciplinary team, delivering care within your scope of practice to our patient population. The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge
across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and
support for people of all ages. This role will assist clinical staff in the
provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient
education.
About us
The practice has 15,000 patients, and is at the
forefront of new care models and network working. We have a strong ethos on continuous learning
and offer training opportunities and clinical support together with an enthusiastic
multi team approach to care. (Specialist nurse led clinics, urgent care team,
health coaches, nursing associates, nurse training mentorship)
We try to offer a holistic
approach to our patients so they feel cared for and for us the right candidate
will be able to bring a real passion and empathy to the role.
Working alongside our Lead Nurse Manager, three
practice nurses, one other nursing associate and two GPA; youll have the chance to gain relevant treatment room
experience or if already in primary care to expand your current skills.
We are ideally looking for chronic disease experience or a willingness to
learn.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Nurse Associate role. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Treatment room duties in line with competency e.g. basic wound care, suture/clip removal, ECG, phlebotomy, urinalysis.
- Monitoring of long-term conditions/annual review QOF related with complex patients being referred to registered nurse.
- Administration of injections and vaccinations including flu, pneumonia, shingles and B12.
- Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
- Administering of medication in accordance within regulatory guidelines for Nurse Associates.
- Cervical screening following public health guidance on training requirements.
- Low level referrals such as social prescribing, smoking cessation, and weight management.
- Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are adhered to.
- Monitor patient outcomes including escalation of interventions, when necessary, recognise abnormalities and be aware of the appropriate action to take.
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
- Check compliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using a holistic patient centred approach.
- Use of interpreting and translating services.
- Chaperoning duties.
- Be responsible for the maintenance of equipment and stock control: including refrigeration, vaccine ordering, single use equipment, general treatment room equipment and stock emergency drugs and equipment.
- Vaccine cold chain storage, monitoring and recording.
- Maintain accurate records in line with practice policy and NMC guidelines using appropriate computer software.
- Communicate effectively with other members of the practice team and wider primary care network providing input and support to colleagues in the treatment and care of patients.
- Co-operate and participate as required in any research projects within the practice.
- Participate in practice audits, quality improvement activities, service assessment and service redesign.
- Take responsibility for a lead area.
- Participate in the development of practice policies: procedures and guidelines where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Nurse Associate role. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Treatment room duties in line with competency e.g. basic wound care, suture/clip removal, ECG, phlebotomy, urinalysis.
- Monitoring of long-term conditions/annual review QOF related with complex patients being referred to registered nurse.
- Administration of injections and vaccinations including flu, pneumonia, shingles and B12.
- Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
- Administering of medication in accordance within regulatory guidelines for Nurse Associates.
- Cervical screening following public health guidance on training requirements.
- Low level referrals such as social prescribing, smoking cessation, and weight management.
- Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are adhered to.
- Monitor patient outcomes including escalation of interventions, when necessary, recognise abnormalities and be aware of the appropriate action to take.
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
- Check compliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using a holistic patient centred approach.
- Use of interpreting and translating services.
- Chaperoning duties.
- Be responsible for the maintenance of equipment and stock control: including refrigeration, vaccine ordering, single use equipment, general treatment room equipment and stock emergency drugs and equipment.
- Vaccine cold chain storage, monitoring and recording.
- Maintain accurate records in line with practice policy and NMC guidelines using appropriate computer software.
- Communicate effectively with other members of the practice team and wider primary care network providing input and support to colleagues in the treatment and care of patients.
- Co-operate and participate as required in any research projects within the practice.
- Participate in practice audits, quality improvement activities, service assessment and service redesign.
- Take responsibility for a lead area.
- Participate in the development of practice policies: procedures and guidelines where appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience
- Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Recording and understanding clinical observations
- An understanding of accountability and the confidence to take guidance from a more senior registered practitioner when needed
- Good communication skills across the immediate and wider multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with computers and good keyboard skills
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity.
Desirable
- Desirable
- Experience of working within General Practice/Primary Care
- Experience of using EMIS Web
- Cervical Screening
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Knowledge of patient group/specific directive
- An understanding of how long-term conditions are managed in primary care/general practice
- Basic wound management
- Venepuncture
- Immunisations, vaccinations and injections
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register
- Nurse Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE grade A-C in maths and English or skills level 2 maths and English or similar
Desirable
- Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Smears
- Vaccination and Imms
- Not essential as training will be given
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
- Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team under appropriate supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to evaluate own strengths and development needs seeking advice where appropriate.
Desirable
- - Commitment to Continued Professional Development through further study.
- - Post registration qualification e.g. cytology, immunisation and vaccination training.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience
- Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Recording and understanding clinical observations
- An understanding of accountability and the confidence to take guidance from a more senior registered practitioner when needed
- Good communication skills across the immediate and wider multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with computers and good keyboard skills
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity.
Desirable
- Desirable
- Experience of working within General Practice/Primary Care
- Experience of using EMIS Web
- Cervical Screening
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Knowledge of patient group/specific directive
- An understanding of how long-term conditions are managed in primary care/general practice
- Basic wound management
- Venepuncture
- Immunisations, vaccinations and injections
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register
- Nurse Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE grade A-C in maths and English or skills level 2 maths and English or similar
Desirable
- Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Smears
- Vaccination and Imms
- Not essential as training will be given
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
- Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team under appropriate supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to evaluate own strengths and development needs seeking advice where appropriate.
Desirable
- - Commitment to Continued Professional Development through further study.
- - Post registration qualification e.g. cytology, immunisation and vaccination training.
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).