Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the employment of a Nursing Associate to join Horncastle Medical Group.
To support the Horncastle Medical Group Health team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the multidisciplinary team to complement existing workforce. This role will provide nursing support to the Practice Nurses and General Practitioners to ensure provision of holistic and person-centred care of the full range of nursing services to the entitled patient population.
This role will assist the Practice clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care and health promotion. You will work as a member of the Nursing team, under the guidance of a Registered General Nurse, and must work at all times within your own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
You will be responsible for the care delivered, focusing on supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and education advice and screening activities. You will work collaboratively to meet the needs of patients, ensuring the highest standards of care and supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
Main duties of the job
All duties will be undertaken in line with the training and instruction provided by the Practice Nurse and General Practitioners.
Enable patients, families and carers to develop their knowledge and understanding about their health and well-being and be as self-managing as possible.
To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, weight and height measurements, test and record blood sugar levels, pulse and temperature recordings, ECG, Spirometry, BMI and lifestyle advice.
To assist and perform routine treatment room duties in line with competency e.g. Suture/clip removal, Basic wound care, Phlebotomy, Urinalysis, Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.
Undertake simple dressing procedures following practice guidelines and using aseptic technique.
Ability to understand when to seek advice and refer patient to other health professionals.
To continue with professional development.
Assessment and planning of delegated care.
Administering of Medication, where necessary, in accordance within regulatory guidelines for Nursing Associates.
Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.
Communicate effectively with other members of the primary health care team and patients.
Preserve confidentiality.
Act in the best interests of service users, carers, families and communities cared for.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
Be responsible for own actions.
Act professionally at all times.
About us
Horncastle Medical Group is part of an active and collegiate Primary Care Network. We are an established training practice. Horncastle Medical Group are a busy GP Practice with three Partners, three salaried GPs, two Nurse Practitioners, Older Adults Case Manager, and three Practice Nurses specialising in different QOF attributes.
It also has its own on site Dispensary and the following staff from the PCN during the week-Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Practitioner, Physiotherapist and Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician.
We are also a Minor Injuries Unit
Job description
Job responsibilities
All duties will be undertaken in line with the training and instruction provided by the Practice Nurse and General Practitioners.
Enable patients, families and carers to develop their knowledge and understanding about their health and well-being and be as self-managing as possible.
To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, weight and height measurements, test and record blood sugar levels, pulse and temperature recordings, ECG, Spirometry, BMI and lifestyle advice.
To assist and perform routine treatment room duties in line with competency e.g. Suture/clip removal, Basic wound care, Phlebotomy, Urinalysis, Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.
Undertake simple dressing procedures following practice guidelines and using aseptic technique.
With appropriate training, to undertake cervical sample taking as per national guidance
To support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental), smoking cessation services.
To support chronic disease management including monitoring patients with stable asthma, undertaking preliminary investigations for Type 2 diabetes patients, such as foot checks.
Provide healthy lifestyle advice regarding diet/exercise/smoking.
Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services.
Support immunisation programmes.
Assist in minor surgery procedures using aseptic technique.
To provide support and supervision to training nursing associates, healthcare assistants, apprentices, and those on learning assignments/placements as required
The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal.
To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and maintain an effective stock management system.
The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt.
Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms.
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes.
Ability to understand when to seek advice and refer patient to other health professionals.
To continue with professional development.
Participate in meetings and projects within Horncastle Medical Group and PCN
Assessment and planning of delegated care.
Administering of Medication, where necessary, in accordance within regulatory guidelines for Nursing Associates.
Be able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines and Resus council.
Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.
Communicate effectively with other members of the primary health care team and patients.
Preserve confidentiality.
Empathise with, and support people to improve and maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing.
Act in the best interests of service users, carers, families and communities cared for
Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems.
Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
Be responsible for own actions.
Act professionally at all times.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All duties will be undertaken in line with the training and instruction provided by the Practice Nurse and General Practitioners.
Enable patients, families and carers to develop their knowledge and understanding about their health and well-being and be as self-managing as possible.
To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, weight and height measurements, test and record blood sugar levels, pulse and temperature recordings, ECG, Spirometry, BMI and lifestyle advice.
To assist and perform routine treatment room duties in line with competency e.g. Suture/clip removal, Basic wound care, Phlebotomy, Urinalysis, Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.
Undertake simple dressing procedures following practice guidelines and using aseptic technique.
With appropriate training, to undertake cervical sample taking as per national guidance
To support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental), smoking cessation services.
To support chronic disease management including monitoring patients with stable asthma, undertaking preliminary investigations for Type 2 diabetes patients, such as foot checks.
Provide healthy lifestyle advice regarding diet/exercise/smoking.
Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services.
Support immunisation programmes.
Assist in minor surgery procedures using aseptic technique.
To provide support and supervision to training nursing associates, healthcare assistants, apprentices, and those on learning assignments/placements as required
The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal.
To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and maintain an effective stock management system.
The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt.
Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms.
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes.
Ability to understand when to seek advice and refer patient to other health professionals.
To continue with professional development.
Participate in meetings and projects within Horncastle Medical Group and PCN
Assessment and planning of delegated care.
Administering of Medication, where necessary, in accordance within regulatory guidelines for Nursing Associates.
Be able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines and Resus council.
Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.
Communicate effectively with other members of the primary health care team and patients.
Preserve confidentiality.
Empathise with, and support people to improve and maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing.
Act in the best interests of service users, carers, families and communities cared for
Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems.
Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
Be responsible for own actions.
Act professionally at all times.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing or healthcare environment.
- Portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge and experience acquired whilst completing Nursing Associate course
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of appropriate procedures and treatment plans
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to Quality Improvement
Desirable
- Practical experience of computerised recording system
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
- IT skills
- Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
Values and Behaviour
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Compassionate
- Planning and organising
- Perform under pressure
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team working
- Using initiative
- Self-motivated
- Aware of Patient Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification level 5
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing or healthcare environment.
- Portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge and experience acquired whilst completing Nursing Associate course
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of appropriate procedures and treatment plans
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to Quality Improvement
Desirable
- Practical experience of computerised recording system
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
- IT skills
- Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
Values and Behaviour
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Compassionate
- Planning and organising
- Perform under pressure
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team working
- Using initiative
- Self-motivated
- Aware of Patient Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification level 5
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).