Job summary
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi-disciplinary
team to assess, plan, organise and deliver care in line with the service and
patient needs under direct or indirect supervision. You will act within your
professional boundaries, providing care for patients form initial history
taking, clinical assessment and treatment under the care of the practice.
The Nursing Associate has a broad knowledge base across the lifespan and fields of
nursing, providing holistic and person cantered care and support of people of
all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate works
independently under the leadership of the practice nurse/ANPs/GPs. They are
equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills attitudes and behaviours
relevant to a nursing associate and will work to a nationally recognised NMC
code of conduct and meet the NMC standards of proficiency.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Associate to join our growing multi-disciplinary team. The post will be hosted by Bishops Close Medical Practice, but you may be required to work on behalf of all 5 practices in the Sedgefield North PCN Enhanced Access service. The working pattern may include an 8pm weekday finish and 9am-5pm Saturday working occasionally.
About us
Sedgefield North Primary Care Network is an innovative, dynamic
PCN comprising 5 local GP Practices based in Spennymoor, Ferryhill &
Chilton, Sedgefield and West Cornforth with a population of over 58,000
patients. We are continually
seeking new ways to support and improve local healthcare services for our
patient population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Responsibilities of the Nurse Associate:
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care under
the direction of a registered care professional with a focus on promoting
health and independence
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care
team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- To work on PCN wide initiatives e.g.
Enhanced Access, vaccine clinics; flu and COVID.
- Carry out specific delegated clinical and care
tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the
direction and supervision of a registered care professionals
- Work without direct supervision, at times
delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of
care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role,
accessing clinical and care advice when needed
- Provide person-centred care and promote health
and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other
professionals as appropriate
- Perform and record clinical observations
including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse
- Undertake clinical tasks including
cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, and cytology
- Undertake Chronic Disease management reviews
- Monitor and support the practice nurse with
the management of patients with long term conditions using a patient centred
approach
- Recognise changes in the patients condition
which requires the intervention of others and understand when to refer to
senior practitioners for help
- Administer medications as prescribed and in
accordance with the NMC under patient Specific Directions (PSD)
- Deliver opportunistic health care
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of
individuals is always maintained
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing
priorities seeking advice and guidance from a registered care professional as
appropriate
- To be an accountable professional who is
responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of
proficiency
- Report back and share information with the
registered care professional on the condition,
behaviour, activity, and responses of individuals
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding
vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the
appropriate registered care professionals
- Develop understanding of caring for
individuals with conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning
disabilities
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring
of clinical standards and outcomes
- Develop a working knowledge of other
providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met,
within parameters of practice
- Engage in reflective practice including
management of self and reflection on own reactions
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental
Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday
practice seeking advice / guidance from the registered care professional as
required
- Plan and manage competing demands of job role,
study, and placement activities
- Work in an effective and organised manner
demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to
effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individual
The post holder will comply with the
employing organisations policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Responsibilities of the Nurse Associate:
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care under
the direction of a registered care professional with a focus on promoting
health and independence
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care
team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- To work on PCN wide initiatives e.g.
Enhanced Access, vaccine clinics; flu and COVID.
- Carry out specific delegated clinical and care
tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the
direction and supervision of a registered care professionals
- Work without direct supervision, at times
delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of
care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role,
accessing clinical and care advice when needed
- Provide person-centred care and promote health
and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other
professionals as appropriate
- Perform and record clinical observations
including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse
- Undertake clinical tasks including
cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, and cytology
- Undertake Chronic Disease management reviews
- Monitor and support the practice nurse with
the management of patients with long term conditions using a patient centred
approach
- Recognise changes in the patients condition
which requires the intervention of others and understand when to refer to
senior practitioners for help
- Administer medications as prescribed and in
accordance with the NMC under patient Specific Directions (PSD)
- Deliver opportunistic health care
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of
individuals is always maintained
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing
priorities seeking advice and guidance from a registered care professional as
appropriate
- To be an accountable professional who is
responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of
proficiency
- Report back and share information with the
registered care professional on the condition,
behaviour, activity, and responses of individuals
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding
vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the
appropriate registered care professionals
- Develop understanding of caring for
individuals with conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning
disabilities
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring
of clinical standards and outcomes
- Develop a working knowledge of other
providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met,
within parameters of practice
- Engage in reflective practice including
management of self and reflection on own reactions
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental
Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday
practice seeking advice / guidance from the registered care professional as
required
- Plan and manage competing demands of job role,
study, and placement activities
- Work in an effective and organised manner
demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to
effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individual
The post holder will comply with the
employing organisations policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and multidisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role can contribute to service development.
- Understands and acts in line with the NMC and professional standards for practice contained within the code.
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Post registration experience in related environment.
- Supporting mentorship of TNSs and student nurses.
- Experience of SystmOne.
- Experience of Primary Care.
- Carry out Chronic Disease management reviews.
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse Associate foundation degree qualification
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English (to be evidenced by a test if relevant qualifications not available)
Desirable
- Post registration qualification i.e., cytology, long term conditions, vaccinations.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and multidisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role can contribute to service development.
- Understands and acts in line with the NMC and professional standards for practice contained within the code.
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Post registration experience in related environment.
- Supporting mentorship of TNSs and student nurses.
- Experience of SystmOne.
- Experience of Primary Care.
- Carry out Chronic Disease management reviews.
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse Associate foundation degree qualification
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English (to be evidenced by a test if relevant qualifications not available)
Desirable
- Post registration qualification i.e., cytology, long term conditions, vaccinations.
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).