Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the employment of
Nursing Associates to join Berinsfield Health Centre.
To support the Berinsfield
Health Centre 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 Health Centres 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
Main duties
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
Berinsfield Health Centre is part of an active and collegiate Primary Care Network. We are an established training practice, currently with three full-time GP registrars. Our whole team are encouraged to be involved with training and education.
Our patient population has a unique demographic, combining higher deprivation and chronic disease prevalence in Berinsfield, with a more rural setting in surrounding villages. This gives a lovely balance to our work.
We deliver a highly efficient and responsive service to our patients and have been offering full GP triage and same day access for several years, with relatively little change to our services during the pandemic. We have happy patients and happy staff in Berinsfield and fortunately we feel a long way from the sense of despair which seems to have beset much of general practice in recent years.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties
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, implant insertions/removals, coils 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 the BERINSFIELD HEALTH CENTRE .
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.
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
Main duties
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, implant insertions/removals, coils 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 the BERINSFIELD HEALTH CENTRE .
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.
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
Experience
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
Knowledge
Desirable
- Basic understanding of General Practice environment
Person Specification
Experience
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
Knowledge
Desirable
- Basic understanding of General Practice environment
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).
