Job summary
The Galleries Medical Practice is currently recruiting for a
qualified Nurse Associate on behalf of the Washington PCN with a past experience of working in General Practice. The role will be
solely based at Galleries Medical Practice working under the supervision of
senior Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
This is a full-time permanent post.
Salary: Band 3-4 based on experience and skills.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred,
compassionate care under the direction of a Practice Nurse with a focus on
promoting health and independence.
Be an accountable professional.
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team
delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and
responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a
Community Link Nurse.
Have the ability to work without direct supervision at
times, delivering care independently in line with a patients defined plan of
care, within the scope of practice expected of a Nurse Associate role.
About us
Galleries Medical practice is a thriving, training practice
with a large cohort of clinical and admin team located in Washington, Tyne and
Wear with easy commute to Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham and Newcastle.
We are a
supportive, well orgainsed practice with core values of good patient care and
colleague support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain a professional portfolio, identifying role and
skill developments in line with the NMC Code of professional practice.
Keep up to date with current national developments in
nursing practice and policy
Ensure NMC revalidation requirements are met
To contribute to PCN wide/departmental policies, procedures
and guidelines.
Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Hyndburn
PCN dress code
Uphold GMP values and behave in a
manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining
public confidence and reputation for delivering excellent care
Maintain professional working relationships with staff and
respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into
contact with in the course of his/her business.
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction
of a Community Link Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on
setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS
Values
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team
delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and
responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and
supervision of Practice Nurses or other registered care professionals
dependent on setting
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain a professional portfolio, identifying role and
skill developments in line with the NMC Code of professional practice.
Keep up to date with current national developments in
nursing practice and policy
Ensure NMC revalidation requirements are met
To contribute to PCN wide/departmental policies, procedures
and guidelines.
Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Hyndburn
PCN dress code
Uphold GMP values and behave in a
manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining
public confidence and reputation for delivering excellent care
Maintain professional working relationships with staff and
respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into
contact with in the course of his/her business.
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction
of a Community Link Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on
setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS
Values
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team
delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and
responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and
supervision of Practice Nurses or other registered care professionals
dependent on setting
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in General Practice in health and care settings is essential.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register
- Care Certificate
- Educated to a minimum level 5 foundation degree specific to nursing associate practice
- GCSE level 4-9 in Maths and English or equivalent
- Experience of General Pratice and understanding of the scope of the role of the Nurse Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- IT skills appropriate to the role
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to work on own initiative, be well motivated and motivate others
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Able to demonstrate resilience, managing personal emotions and stress
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Ability to engage and complete preceptorship
Desirable
- Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Experience
- Essential
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count) and willing to progress in role with training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in General Practice in health and care settings is essential.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register
- Care Certificate
- Educated to a minimum level 5 foundation degree specific to nursing associate practice
- GCSE level 4-9 in Maths and English or equivalent
- Experience of General Pratice and understanding of the scope of the role of the Nurse Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- IT skills appropriate to the role
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to work on own initiative, be well motivated and motivate others
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Able to demonstrate resilience, managing personal emotions and stress
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Ability to engage and complete preceptorship
Desirable
- Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Experience
- Essential
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count) and willing to progress in role with training
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).