Nursing associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

All duties will be undertaken in line with the training and instruction provided by the Practice Nurse and General Practitioners.

Enable patients, families and carers to develop their knowledge and understanding about their health and well-being and be as self-managing as possible.

To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, weight and height measurements, test and record blood sugar levels, pulse and temperature recordings, ECG, Spirometry, BMI and lifestyle advice.

To assist and perform routine treatment room duties in line with competency e.g. Suture/clip removal, Basic wound care, Phlebotomy, Urinalysis, and the taking and preparing of pathology samples.

Undertake dressing procedures following practice guidelines and using aseptic technique.

With appropriate training, to undertake cervical sample taking as per national guidance

To support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental), smoking cessation services.

To support chronic disease management including monitoring patients with stable asthma, undertaking preliminary investigations for Type 2 diabetes patients, such as foot checks.

Provide healthy lifestyle advice regarding diet/exercise/smoking.

Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services.

Support immunisation programmes.

Assist in minor surgery procedures

To provide support and supervision to training nursing associates, healthcare assistants, apprentices, and those on learning assignments/placements as required

The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal.

To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and maintain an effective stock management system.

The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt.

Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms.

To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes.

Ability to understand when to seek advice and refer patient to other health professionals.

To continue with professional development.

Participate in meetings and projects.

Assessment and planning of delegated care.

Administering of Medication, where necessary, in accordance within regulatory guidelines for Nursing Associates.

Be able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.

Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.

Communicate effectively with other members of the primary health care team and patients.

Preserve confidentiality.

Empathise with, and support people to improve and maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Act in the best interests of service users, carers, families and communities cared for

Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems.

Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given.

Participate in Quality Improvement activities.

Be responsible for own actions.

Act professionally at all times.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

Person Specification

Values and behaviour

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Compassionate
• Planning and organising
• Perform under pressure
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Team working
• Using initiative
• Self-motivated
• Aware of Patient Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on NMC register

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
• IT skills
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing or healthcare environment.
• Portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge and experience acquired whilst completing Nursing Associate course
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of appropriate procedures and treatment plans
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to Quality Improvement

Desirable

• 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greensands Medical Practice

Address

Brook End Surgery

Potton

Bedfordshire

SG19 2QS

Employer's website

http://www.greensands.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)