Primary Care Nurse Associate

Job responsibilities

. To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, suture and clip removal, BMI and lifestyle advice, as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs.

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 the RGN with the holistic assessment and planning of wound care plans for patients with chronic and acute wounds.

To implement agreed wound care plans, following local and national evidence-based guidelines, inclusive of the treatment of minor traumatic wounds within own level of competency. To recognise any deterioration of wounds or infection and arrange early review with PN/GP or specialist as required.

Carry out Chronic Disease Management annual reviews delegated by the Practice Nurse or senior colleague.

Support the Practice Nurse with the management of patients with long-term conditions/chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centred approach.

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Practice Nurse GP or other member of the Primary HealthCare Team.

Be able to undertake baseline observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, spirometry, blood glucose levels, ECG, assessing nutrition and hydration, participate in screening programmes and Annual Reviews for example in patients with Learning Disabilities .

Perform cervical smear screening on completion of additional training as guidance RCN Position Statement on Registered Nursing Associates (RNAs) training in cervical sample taking.

Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC standards e.g. via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions.

Following agreed protocols with referral to Practice Nurse or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning, development implementation and evaluation of programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.

Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new patient medicals and NHS health checks.

Document consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guideline

Ensure awareness of statuary and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect.

Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained.

To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidenced based care of an allocated group of patients.

Be an accountable professional who is responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of proficiency.

Recognise and work within the limits of their competency.

To work as part of multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.

To deliver quality care to patients and to work effectively within the nursing team.

To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.

Aptitude/Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Assertive and self-motivated
• Innovative
• Ability to motivate a team
• Committed to achieving high standards
• High level of work ethic
• Commitment to own personal development
• Willingness to work in a fast and changing environment
• Enthusiasm to succeed

Desirable

• multilingual

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience of clinical supervision and use of reflective practice
• Computer literate
• Political and commercial awareness
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work flexibly within a changing environment
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload when under pressure
• Customer/patient focused

Desirable

• Research and audit skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Satisfactory occupational health clearance for the role specified
• Qualified Phlebotomist
• Good attendance record
• Satisfactory DBS clearance
• Registered Nursing Associate
• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Specialist qualification
• Evidence of continual professional development to meet NMC requirements
• Basic/Intermediate life support skills
• Registered with the appropriate professional body

Experience

Essential

• Experience in taking bloods and competent to start running own clinics
• Experience of working leading a small team

Desirable

• Experience in primary care
• Able to take ECGs

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).