Trainee Nurse Associate (TNA)
Honley Surgery
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) to join our experienced nurse team here at Honley Surgery as part of The Valleys Primary Care Network (PCN). The post holder will succesfully complete the 2 year apprenticeship programme to become a Nurse Associate.
The succesful candidate will work under direct supervision of our Registered General Nurse at Honley Surgery. The post is a development role where the trainee will progress towards the post of Nursing Associate via the successful completion of the Nurse Associate training programme with Huddersfiled University, which includes the attainment of level 5 Foundation Degree equivelant qualification. You will undertake protected academic learning, work based learning with external placements.
At the end of the 2 year programme the post holder will be equipped with knowledge, understanding, skills and behaviours required for a Qualified Nurse Associate position and will work to nationally recognised code of conduct.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will develop their skills and knowledge to deliver high quality compassionate care under the direction and mentorship of our Registered General Nurse. The post holder will work towards competancies with the aim of establishing the ability to work without direction in their core duties by the end of the training programme.
Some of the main duties and areas of responsibility of the post holder are:
- Phlebotomy,
- Base line observations - blood pressure, pulse, respirations,weight, height, glucose monitoring
- Long Term Condition annual reviews - Hypertension, Diabetic, Cardiovascular, Learning Disability reviews
- Administering immunisations - Flu, B12 and covid boosters
- Health promotion to patients including smoking cessation advice
- ECG
- NHS Healthcheck
- Cervical Screening - following cervical screening training
- Dressing and wound care
About us
Honley Surgery are also part of The Valleys Primary Care Network which is a group of 6 practices working together to focus on local patient care.
- Honley Surgery
- Elmwood Family Doctors
- Meltham Group Practice
- Oaklands Health Centre
- Slaithwaite Health Centre
- Colne Valley Group Practice
We are a friendly, approachable and forward thinking practice committed to providing a high quality medical service
We have an excellent team of experienced doctors, advanced clinical practitioners, nurses, health care assistants, pharmacists and administrative staff working to give the best service.
Date posted
05 June 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A2086-23-0000
Job locations
Marsh Gardens
Honley
Holmfirth
HD9 6AG
Employer details
Employer name
Honley Surgery
Address
Marsh Gardens
Honley
Holmfirth
HD9 6AG