Job summary
The Nursing Associate will be skilled and competent to work at their registered level, offering a combination of general and specialised care to a group of patients. They will collaborate with General Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Registered Nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The position holder will be registered with the NMC and have completed their training as a Nursing Associate.
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate will provide care within the parameters of their demonstrated competency, as attained during their training. These will include cervical smear tests, wound care, Diabetic foot checks, ABPM, ABPI, INR testing, adult immunisations, adult and paediatric Phlebotomy, ECG.
They will be supported by the Registered Nursing Team and supervised by their appointed registered nurse.
They will recognise and identify when a patient's condition changes and, if necessary, seek assistance from a general practitioner or registered nurse.
As appropriate, provide the patient, caregivers, and family with health and care information.
Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with NMC and Practice/PCN policies.
Adhere to the Medicines Management Policy in the storing, administering, recording & disposal of Medicines.
About us
The success of Ealing Park Health Centre is based on a solid foundation of patient-centered care, a genuine culture of continuous learning and improvement, and a supportive working environment that values inclusivity. We are a dynamic, forward thinking and well-established practice of 11,800 patients in a socially and culturally diverse area of South Ealing. Our aim is to provide progressive, high quality, evidence-based primary care to our patients, and to keep staff motivated to do their absolute best.
Our practice is popular amongst residents and is located in purpose-built premises, with on-site parking, rear garden and modern consulting rooms and offices. Our clinicians are well supported by a team of highly experienced administrators and secretaries.
We are a SystmOne practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver high quality, safe nursing care to the practice population. Supported by the Lead Nurse, Registered Nurses, GPs and Practice Management teams they will deliver care within the boundaries of their scope of practice and within the organisations policies and protocols, focusing on supporting patients with health needs, promoting self-care, monitoring long term conditions, disease prevention and screening activities.
The successful candidate must be able to work with, and understand the roles of, a variety of different people working in the practice including doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, social prescribing link workers, health and wellbeing coaches, clinical pharmacists, physiotherapists, paramedics, practice managers and the wider team.
Please see attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver high quality, safe nursing care to the practice population. Supported by the Lead Nurse, Registered Nurses, GPs and Practice Management teams they will deliver care within the boundaries of their scope of practice and within the organisations policies and protocols, focusing on supporting patients with health needs, promoting self-care, monitoring long term conditions, disease prevention and screening activities.
The successful candidate must be able to work with, and understand the roles of, a variety of different people working in the practice including doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, social prescribing link workers, health and wellbeing coaches, clinical pharmacists, physiotherapists, paramedics, practice managers and the wider team.
Please see attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Qualifications:
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Qualifications:
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive 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).
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).