Nursing Associate

Job summary

CBC Workforce Solutions Flexible Workforce Hub are recruiting experienced Nursing Associates. As a Nursing Associate, you will support GP practices in Gateshead on a sessional basis during practice opening hours undertaking tasks as required in surgery such as assisting and supporting the clinical team, undertaking clinical tasks signposting patients as required. You can choose shifts from a number of practices who we represent in Gatesheads Primary Care Network via our online rota system. Shifts are on a sessional basis, during practice opening hours. We are a new team who believe in recruiting locally, to build stronger relationships with our partners and patients. We have a dedicated team based in Team Valley who will support applicants with the application and any training required.

Main duties of the job

Assist the practice team with hands-on, person-centred care of patients as part of the wider nursing team Work independently under leadership of registered nurses within NMC Code of Conduct

Undertaking cervical screening

Measure and interpret blood glucose levels

Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care

Advise and support patients with health promotion and lifestyle advice

Support patients and their families and carers through diagnosis and treatment

Recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Practice Nurse or other relevant registered healthcare professional as appropriate.

Handle sensitive and confidential information Ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times

Use of clinical IT systems, and maintaining accurate patient records

Monitor and manage maintenance of stock Recognise and report issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults

About us

CBC Workforce Solutions delivers services with Partner organisations as part of Gateshead Care Partnership. The other Partner organisations are made up of, Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust (GHNFT), Gateshead Local Authority, and CBC Health Federation. Collaboration, mutual respect, and trust are fundamental to successful partnership working. All staff employed into the company will frequently be working across organisational boundaries to ensure patient safety is paramount, and pathways of care are seamless and inclusive. All staff are expected to work professionally, respectfully and in collaboration with the partners and with frequent contact with voluntary and third sector organisations.