Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Associate to join our
multi-professional Primary Care Team under the supervision of the Nurse Leads
and Clinical Directors.
The purpose of this role will be to assist the clinical team in the
provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care and Long-Term
Condition Management, strictly in accordance with local Primary Care Network
workstreams and protocols.
This role is part of the extended hours provision and will include Saturdays
and evenings on a rota basis with a day off in the week.
Main duties of the job
- Health promotion and screening.
- Undertake base line observations including BP, pulse, respirations, weight, height, and glucose monitoring.
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs.
- Venepuncture, ECGs, and routine observations.
- Performing approved diagnostics e.g., 24-hour BP/ECG monitoring, FeNo Testing, (additional training will be provided for this)
- Wound care and removal of sutures/clips.
- Smear Tests
- Childhood, Adult and Travel Immunisations
- Annual reviews and management of Long-Term Conditions including asthma, COPD, hypertension, and diabetes (additional, accredited training will be provided for this).
- Supporting Personalised Care Planning (additional training will be provided)
- Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
- Home visits
- Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.
- Report any safeguarding issues concerning children or vulnerable adults.
- Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.
About us
PCN 1W is in the West of Barnet with 4 GP practices over 5 sites and a
diverse population, which is predominantly urban.
As a PCN we are forward thinking, innovate and driven to deliver the
best patient care for our population. This includes health population
management, and this role ties in with supporting that and tracking the
improvements we can make to patients lives.
The practices are based in some of the most deprived areas of Barnet.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain effective communication with staff members, patients, carers, and other members of the primary care team.
- Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate, to promote integrated and seamless care.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records of patient consultations and enter on to computer systems using agreed templates and read codes.
- Communicate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.
- Attend and participate in practice and clinical meetings.
Administration
- Provide a high standard of professional conduct and nursing care at all times in adherence with the
NMC Code of Conduct, maintain own registration with the NMC.
- Maintain own continuous professional development, undertake annual appraisal, and ensure PDP kept up to date, to meet requirements of revalidation, including mandatory updates.
- Ability to obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written).
- Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.
- Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration protocols and emergency equipment.
- Confidentially of information gained at work must be preserved at all times.
- Work within your clinical remit and ensure patients are directed towards the most appropriate member of the clinical team.
- Able to utilise a variety of IT packages, such as EMIS Web, teams, etc.
- Have an understanding of the components and clinical requirements of the Quality and Outcome Framework and National Directed Enhanced Service and Local Enhanced Services for Barnet.
Personnel
- Take reasonable care of his/her own safety and that of others.
- Adhere to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice and Practice safety rules.
- Offer innovative ways of working and opportunities to facilitate learning.
- Facilitates a learning environment within the team.
- Maintains a caring environment through the support of colleagues.
- Be kind and caring of colleagues and patients and be a good team player.
General Information At all times promote and maintain the safety of children by working according to the Child Protection Policy and supporting guidance. Being pro-active and responsive to child protection concerns by early reporting, recording and referral of issues according to PCN arrangements. Attending child protection training that is appropriate to your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain effective communication with staff members, patients, carers, and other members of the primary care team.
- Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate, to promote integrated and seamless care.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records of patient consultations and enter on to computer systems using agreed templates and read codes.
- Communicate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.
- Attend and participate in practice and clinical meetings.
Administration
- Provide a high standard of professional conduct and nursing care at all times in adherence with the
NMC Code of Conduct, maintain own registration with the NMC.
- Maintain own continuous professional development, undertake annual appraisal, and ensure PDP kept up to date, to meet requirements of revalidation, including mandatory updates.
- Ability to obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written).
- Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.
- Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration protocols and emergency equipment.
- Confidentially of information gained at work must be preserved at all times.
- Work within your clinical remit and ensure patients are directed towards the most appropriate member of the clinical team.
- Able to utilise a variety of IT packages, such as EMIS Web, teams, etc.
- Have an understanding of the components and clinical requirements of the Quality and Outcome Framework and National Directed Enhanced Service and Local Enhanced Services for Barnet.
Personnel
- Take reasonable care of his/her own safety and that of others.
- Adhere to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice and Practice safety rules.
- Offer innovative ways of working and opportunities to facilitate learning.
- Facilitates a learning environment within the team.
- Maintains a caring environment through the support of colleagues.
- Be kind and caring of colleagues and patients and be a good team player.
General Information At all times promote and maintain the safety of children by working according to the Child Protection Policy and supporting guidance. Being pro-active and responsive to child protection concerns by early reporting, recording and referral of issues according to PCN arrangements. Attending child protection training that is appropriate to your role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Nursing Associate
- Worked within a healthcare/medical environment.
- Experience of phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care, blood pressure and health checks
- Experience of Cervical Screening and Immunisations
- Working within a patient facing environment
- Ability to support patients and provide high standards of care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate with NMC PIN
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Mathematics and English or skills level 2 Mathematics and English or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Nursing Associate
- Worked within a healthcare/medical environment.
- Experience of phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care, blood pressure and health checks
- Experience of Cervical Screening and Immunisations
- Working within a patient facing environment
- Ability to support patients and provide high standards of care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate with NMC PIN
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Mathematics and English or skills level 2 Mathematics and English or equivalent
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).