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Collegiate Medical Centre

Nurse Associate

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Associate to join us at a busy surgery in North Manchester. Collegiate Medical Centre is a forward-thinking and well-respected teaching and training practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to abide by and promote the practice vision and core values. The Nursing Associate will be involved primarily in the provision of providing and maintaining a high standard of nursing care for patients, with a strong commitment to want to work in General Practice to deliver the highest quality of evidence-based care. To assist and support the practice team, in the care of patients, including treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.

The post holder will work with people of all ages, in a busy and diverse practice. The role contributes to the core work of nursing, freeing up practice nurses to focus on more complex clinical care.

About us

As an innovative, forward-thinking and entrepreneurial Practice we keep high levels of jobsatisfaction and professional development at the heart of what we do. In 2020 were rated as a Good Practice by the Care Quality Commission across all patient groups and are proud to promote an environment of openness, flexibility, and support not only for patients but across the whole Practice team. We are a Training Practice supporting specialist registrars, foundation doctors and medical and nursing students and offer independent prescribing and advanced clinical skills mentorship to nurses and allied health care professionals.

With a registered list size of 14,000+ patients in an area of high deprivation, we see a range of complex, stimulating, and challenging presentations with high levels of demand - managed, coordinated, and processed by a highly-skilled, inspirational, and motivated team of professionals. This position will be pivotal to supporting the Practice with its mission to provide a level of service that we would want our own families to receive.

If you are keen to join a superb Practice Team who enjoys celebrating success and being genuinely supported in your own development and the development of others, then contact us for an informal chat on 0161 2054364.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1613-23-0004

Job locations

407 Cheetham Hill Road

Cheetham Hill

Manchester

Lancashire

M8 0DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with people of all ages, in a busy and diverse practice. The role contributes to the core work of nursing, freeing up registered nurses to focus on more complex clinical care.

Job Responsibilities

The NA will be a Registered on the NMC register and possess the Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification.

Duties and responsibilities:

Following appropriate training and competency the following competency-based skills maybe undertaken by qualified nursing associates working within general practice:

Adult and child Immunisation under PSD

Live nasal flu vaccines under PSD

Travel vaccines under PSD

Shingles vaccine under PSD

Pneumococcal vaccine under PSD

B12 injections

Cervical Screening - Following Public health guidance on training requirements, undertake the role of cervical sample taker

Taking of ECGs

Phlebotomy including home visits if with the correct indemnity and car insurance etc

Monitoring of long-term condition - QOF related with complex patients referred to registered nurse

Lead and participate in clinical and non-clinical audit

New patient health checks

Spirometry

Chaperoning duties

Home visits

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures

Liaising with and assisting members of the nursing team

Maintain active status on NMC register

Engage in the public health, community development and in the reduction of health inequalities.

Provide holistic, compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients, their families and service users in a range of care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care

Safely administer medication in accordance with local and national guidance

Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with people of all ages, in a busy and diverse practice. The role contributes to the core work of nursing, freeing up registered nurses to focus on more complex clinical care.

Job Responsibilities

The NA will be a Registered on the NMC register and possess the Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification.

Duties and responsibilities:

Following appropriate training and competency the following competency-based skills maybe undertaken by qualified nursing associates working within general practice:

Adult and child Immunisation under PSD

Live nasal flu vaccines under PSD

Travel vaccines under PSD

Shingles vaccine under PSD

Pneumococcal vaccine under PSD

B12 injections

Cervical Screening - Following Public health guidance on training requirements, undertake the role of cervical sample taker

Taking of ECGs

Phlebotomy including home visits if with the correct indemnity and car insurance etc

Monitoring of long-term condition - QOF related with complex patients referred to registered nurse

Lead and participate in clinical and non-clinical audit

New patient health checks

Spirometry

Chaperoning duties

Home visits

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures

Liaising with and assisting members of the nursing team

Maintain active status on NMC register

Engage in the public health, community development and in the reduction of health inequalities.

Provide holistic, compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients, their families and service users in a range of care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care

Safely administer medication in accordance with local and national guidance

Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
  • Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
  • GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
  • Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
  • Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and nonverbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
  • Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
  • Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
  • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
  • Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
  • Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
  • Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation.
  • Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
  • Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
  • GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
  • Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
  • Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and nonverbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
  • Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
  • Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
  • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
  • Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
  • Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
  • Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation.
  • Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Collegiate Medical Centre

Address

407 Cheetham Hill Road

Cheetham Hill

Manchester

Lancashire

M8 0DA


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Collegiate Medical Centre

Address

407 Cheetham Hill Road

Cheetham Hill

Manchester

Lancashire

M8 0DA


Employer's website

http://collegiatemanchester.com/drupal/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse/ACP

Victoria Fuller

vfuller@nhs.net

01612054364

Details

Date posted

05 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1613-23-0004

Job locations

407 Cheetham Hill Road

Cheetham Hill

Manchester

Lancashire

M8 0DA


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