Job summary
We are looking to recruit to the
post of Nursing Associate, to work within our Primary Care Network healthcare team.
Wentworth 1 PCN is a partnership
of 7 GP practices, Magna Group, Crown Street Surgery, High Street Surgery,
Parkgate Medical Centre, Shakespeare Road Medical Centre, York Road Surgery and
Rawmarsh Health Centre. We have a patient population of over 52,000 people.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work with a
diverse range of people from different cultural and social backgrounds. The
ability to work confidently and effectively in a varied, and sometimes
challenging environment is essential.
The successful candidate will
have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be organised,
patient and empathetic. They will have experience of working in health, social
care or other support roles including direct contact with people, families or
carers.
Continuing learning is essential
within this role and you will be offered opportunities to continue your
professional development.
About us
Wentworth 1 Primary Care Network includes 7 member practices. We provide primary care for over 52,000 patients in the Rotherham area.
Our aim by working together to co-ordinate, plan and share resources is that we will develop a stronger, more resilient primary care offer for all our patients.
This new way of working brings together partners from across the health, social care and voluntary sector to design and deliver innovation in services better placed to meet the needs of our communities, ensure better health outcomes for patients and utilise resources in a more efficient way. This includes the creation of additional roles in our practices including Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of the PCN's Multidisciplinary team ) to provide and monitor care, under direct or indirect supervision.
- Improve safety and quality of care at every opportunity
- Contribute to the delivery of integrated care
- Support registered Practice Nurses.
- Develop relationships across the MDT to support integration of the role across health and social care including primary care, secondary care, and mental health
- Perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse.
- After undertaking additional training, provide flu vaccinations, ECGs, and venepuncture, and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the PCN, in line with the competencies of the role
- Promote health and well-being to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health check
- care for individuals with complex conditions such as dementia, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities
- 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
- maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records
- enhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of the PCN's Multidisciplinary team ) to provide and monitor care, under direct or indirect supervision.
- Improve safety and quality of care at every opportunity
- Contribute to the delivery of integrated care
- Support registered Practice Nurses.
- Develop relationships across the MDT to support integration of the role across health and social care including primary care, secondary care, and mental health
- Perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse.
- After undertaking additional training, provide flu vaccinations, ECGs, and venepuncture, and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the PCN, in line with the competencies of the role
- Promote health and well-being to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health check
- care for individuals with complex conditions such as dementia, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities
- 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
- maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records
- enhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of working in Primary Care
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP Practice
- Clinical system experience- System 1
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of working in Primary Care
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP Practice
- Clinical system experience- System 1
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English
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).
