Job summary
This
is a new role designed to bring Nursing Associates into general practice
through the Primary Care Network (PCN).We are currently hiring for 3 positions. You will initially join the PCN as a Senior
Healthcare Assistant with the option to move into a Trainee Nursing Associate
role at the end of the fixed term contract, if a place becomes available. Upon successful
enrolment onto a funded Nursing Associate Training programme, you will be
employed as a Trainee Nursing Associate for the duration of your training
programme. Upon successful completion of the Nursing Associate training
programme, which includes the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent
qualification, you will become a Nursing Associate.
Main duties of the job
Working
for the GP practices as part of the PCN clinical team under the supervision of
a senior registered professional and strictly in accordance with specific
guidelines and protocols and within their scope of practice and
competence. The role involves travelling
across the PCN geography to support the General Practices and Care Homes to support
delivery of the Network Contract service responsibilities and specifications,
with a particular focus on annual health checks for people with learning
disabilities and severe mental illness (SMI) as well as other service
priorities.
To
provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as
providing nursing assistance to the Doctors, Nurses and other members of the
multi-professional PCN healthcare team.
The
post-holder will be responsible for supporting the PCN, undertaking agreed
clinical assessment tasks and delivering agreed clinical duties in order to
support the provision of effective holistic care to patients.
About us
We are Surrey Heath Community Partners Limited, which is a federation of 7 GP practices across 10 sites, covering a population of over 97,000 patients across Surrey Heath.
As a GP Federation, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners in the provision of community-based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of primary care and unplanned healthcare services in Surrey Heath, and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in ensuring our patients feel safe, supported, communicated with and respected, at a time when they may be feeling vulnerable. Our vision is to provide high quality, seamless health care that enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Supporting Documents for a full Job Description, list of responsibilities and additional information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Supporting Documents for a full Job Description, list of responsibilities and additional information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs grade 9 to 4 (A to C) in Maths and English, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
Desirable
- Health and/or Social Care Level 3 Qualification
Personal Capabilities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure.
- Willingness / availability to support the Practice in its provision of primary care medical services during Surgery opening hours.
- Self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to demonstrate political sensitivity and discretion.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office with intermediate keyboard skills to write reports, documents and present data.
- Reliable, enthusiastic, self- motivated, hardworking, honest, pleasant and approachable.
- Commitment to life-long learning / continuing professional development.
- Enthusiasm to support the development of new services to benefit patient care.
- Flexibility in working arrangements.
Desirable
- Understanding of EMIS GP system.
- Access to own transport and a valid driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Health Care Assistant (HCA).
- Able to give lifestyle advice and promote self-care.
- Holistic approach to care.
- Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness.
- Interest in specialising in Diabetes, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle difficult & contentious situations with discretion and confidence.
- Working within policies / procedures.
- Ability to prioritise & work effectively to deadlines.
Desirable
- Preferably experience of working within a community or GP practice setting.
- Knowledge of National immunisation and screening programmes.
- Understands principles of Clinical Governance.
- Clinical experience of working with patients diagnosed with a Mental Health problem, a Learning Disability or Diabetes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs grade 9 to 4 (A to C) in Maths and English, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
Desirable
- Health and/or Social Care Level 3 Qualification
Personal Capabilities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure.
- Willingness / availability to support the Practice in its provision of primary care medical services during Surgery opening hours.
- Self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to demonstrate political sensitivity and discretion.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office with intermediate keyboard skills to write reports, documents and present data.
- Reliable, enthusiastic, self- motivated, hardworking, honest, pleasant and approachable.
- Commitment to life-long learning / continuing professional development.
- Enthusiasm to support the development of new services to benefit patient care.
- Flexibility in working arrangements.
Desirable
- Understanding of EMIS GP system.
- Access to own transport and a valid driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Health Care Assistant (HCA).
- Able to give lifestyle advice and promote self-care.
- Holistic approach to care.
- Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness.
- Interest in specialising in Diabetes, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle difficult & contentious situations with discretion and confidence.
- Working within policies / procedures.
- Ability to prioritise & work effectively to deadlines.
Desirable
- Preferably experience of working within a community or GP practice setting.
- Knowledge of National immunisation and screening programmes.
- Understands principles of Clinical Governance.
- Clinical experience of working with patients diagnosed with a Mental Health problem, a Learning Disability or Diabetes.
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.
