Job summary
Part Time Nursing Associate , Staplehurst Health Centre to 32 hours.
We require a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
Our commitment to you
Our ethos is to provide a positive and supportive workplace, encouraging innovation and creativity to deliver our care goals.
We believe each employee should take responsibility in partnership with their manager for their own personal and professional development.
Nursing Associate Benefits:
- £14 per hour
- NHS Pension
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- study leave per annum
Main duties of the job
This role will assist 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.
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.
About us
NHS General Practice is the envy of the world. It is highly personal and provides strong levels of continuity of care.
The challenges are plentiful and we recognise that Primary Care does not exist in isolation and that all pillars of the NHS share a responsibility for providing a seamless, high quality service against a backdrop of fiscal constraint.
We are a network of Primary Care services including Urgent Care centres, Walk In centres, Out of Hours and GP Practices. Currently spanning a wide Geographical reach from the Midlands to London, with more growth planned.
At Malling Health, we believe in supporting our NHS partners, by providing the highest levels of care to our patients and building exceptional teams of professionals, to deliver this across all our services.
All employees of Malling Health must understand and actively participate in Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Data Security and Protection and Equality and diversity policies and procedures to ensure the people who use our services, other employees and stakeholders are safe and respected.
Any offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks including DBS disclosure, references and social media checks.
For an informal chat or more information please contact the careers team.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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 SNOMED
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 PCN.
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.
Please read the attached job description for a full overview of the role and its requirements
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 SNOMED
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 PCN.
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.
Please read the attached job description for a full overview of the role and its requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate degree
- Registered Nursing Associate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate degree
- Registered Nursing Associate
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).
