Nurse Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, suture and clip removal, BMI and lifestyle advice, as directed and support the Practice Nurse with chronic disease management.

To implement agreed wound care plans, following local and national evidence-based guidelines, inclusive of the treatment of minor traumatic wounds within own level of competency. To recogniseany deterioration of wounds or infection and arrange early review with practice nurse/GP or specialist as required.

Following training and competency assessment, to undertake adult NHS immunisationprogrammes and ensure vaccines/injections are administrated under patient specific direction.

To undertake the collection of pathological & microbiology specimens including venepuncture, swabs, urine culture in line with local guidelines

Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.

To assist GPs with minor surgery and well women procedures.

To maintain effective infection control measures in line with local guidelines and practice policy.

To be able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.

To be able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (BLS) and the correct use of Automated Defibrillator following training, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.

To engage in the support the training of nursing and medical students, and newly appointed colleagues.

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and medication. Assist in the completion of monthly stock take and support the cost-effective use of disposable items.

Maintain adequate stock within the treatment room and assist with the re-stocking of other clinical rooms as required.

To participate in developments within the practice and PCN and support QOF and IIF requirements.

To be registered with the NMC. Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice for Nursing Associates

Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes and on computers, as per NMC guidelines.

Attend and actively participate in practice meetings as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Experience of System 1 clinical system or similar clinical system

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Working in health and or social care environment
• Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing.
• Following treatment plans
• Risk management and safeguarding
• MDT or integrated team working

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team player but able to work alone.
• Flexible and able to use own initiative.
• Reliable and professional

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Effective time management
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Communication

Desirable

• Doppler Assessments
• Understanding of lower limb compression bandaging

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Matlock and Ashover Practice

Address

8 Imperial Road

Matlock

Derbyshire

DE4 3NL

Employer's website

https://www.imperialrdgroupsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)