Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will support
the nursing team in the delivery of patient centred health care, which will
include a range of long-term conditions, immunisation and vaccination, health
promotion and screening.
CORE
RESPONSIBILITIES
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Nursing Associate. 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:
Carry out Chronic Disease Management annual reviews such as Diabetes, Asthma
and COPD delegated by a supervising Nurse or senior colleague. Annual reviews
include phlebotomy.
Monitor and support the lead nurse with the management of patients with
long-term conditions / chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centred
approach
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
Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC Standards, e.g.
via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under
Patient Specific Directions
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to practice nurse(s) or GPs
as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning, development, implementation
and evaluation of programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent
adverse effects on health and well-being such as weight management and smoking
cessation.
Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient
medicals and NHS Health Checks.
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. Ability to
recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect
Ensure all mandatory training is completed
on an annual basis including; safeguarding, confidentiality, Equality +
Diversity etc.
Recognise and manage anaphylaxis according
to current UK guidelines.
Be able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK
guidelines.
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 Ensure
confidentially of information gained at work is preserved at all times.
Assist in practice audits, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls.
Participate and contribute towards any local incentive project relevant to the
role.
Additional tasks following training and
support may include:
Cytology
Vaccinations (e.g. travel, influenza, child imms etc.) Providing assessment,
screening and treatment services and health education advice.
Spirometry
Supplies and equipment Maintain stock of treatment rooms and order clinical
items as required such as swabs, test
kits and phlebotomy supplies.
Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include
refrigeration and emergency equipment
Personal/Professional
Development: The post-holder will:
Maintain and develop professional development and education either virtually or
by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for the
needs of the service
Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking
responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional
development
Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and
demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work