Registered Nurse Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.

Provide wound care and dressing changes.

Conduct health screenings including smears, and assist in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).

Perform phlebotomy and collect other specimens for testing.

Health Education and Promotion

Educate patients on managing their health conditions and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Provide advice on disease prevention and health maintenance.

Support patients in managing their medication and treatment plans.

To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patients nursing needs to include; undertaking routine procedures including venepuncture, ECG recording, measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs, continence assessment, pressure area, wound care, nutritional assessments.

Foot care, skin integrity, mood identification (as outlined in the NMC Nursing Associate Skills Annex).

Identify and report changes in a patients condition to a registered nurse or other professional.

Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members.

Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition.

Work with registered nurses and other professionals and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.

Administrative Duties:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with NMC code.

Assist in the coordination of patient referrals and follow-up appointments.

Participate in practice meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with practice policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.

Team Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and other practice staff.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.

Provide support and guidance to healthcare assistants and other junior staff.

Engage in continuous professional development and keep up to date with current nursing practice.

Attend training sessions and workshops as required.

Contribute to the training and mentoring of nursing students and new staff.

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Ability to work from different locations
• Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the Nurse associate role and scope of practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach
• Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post, and willingness to upskill.
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Professional approach to appearance and conduct.
• The nurse associate must adhere to strict confidentiality and privacy standards.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures adults and children.
• Ability to work in line with PSD instructions.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of SystmOne
• Knowledge of Primary Care, QoF, Enhanced Services
• Previous experience in a GP or primary care setting.
• Experience supporting patients with chronic disease management.
• Interest in developing specialist skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation Degree Nurse Associate
• NMC registration as a Nurse Associate ( with no restrictions)
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Additional training relevant to Primary care eg: chronic disease management

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

Jesmond Health Partnership

Address

17 Osborne Rd

Jesmond

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE2 2AH

Employer's website

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