Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated qualified Nurse Associate to join our team.
You will be joining a well-established successful nursing team of 2 ANPs, 2 very experienced Practice Nurses, 1 trainee Nurse Associate as well as 3 healthcare assistants who also compliment who work in conjunction with a great wider team of clinicians, a very supportive management team, as well as administrative function.
Main duties of the job
The applicant must be a Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register and must have the Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification.
The ideal candidate would work between 25 and 37.5 hours per week, but there is some flexibility around this.
You will provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the Doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.
The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by a Nursing Associate working in General Practice, including health promotion, room checks (infection control duties).
About us
We are a large practice in Cheetham Hill, near the City Centre and have a population list of over 20,000 patients which is growing everyday.
We are quite a large team of over 20 non clinicians and 20 clinicians. Whatever your role in the practice we all come into work to work hard, but also to enjoy our time working.
We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, BMI and lifestyle advice, as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs.
- To support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioral health and wellbeing by using behavior change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental), smoking cessation services.
- Support the Practice Nurse with the management of patients with long-term conditions/chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centered approach.
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Practice Nurse GP or other member of the Primary HealthCare Team.
- Be able to undertake baseline observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, spirometry, blood glucose levels, ECG, assessing nutrition and hydration, participate in screening programmes and Annual Reviews for example in patients with Learning Disabilities
- Perform cervical smear screening on completion of additional training as guidance RCN Position Statement on Registered Nursing Associates (RNAs) training in cervical sample taking.
- Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC standards e.g. via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions.
- Following agreed protocols with referral to Practice Nurse or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning, development implementation and evaluation of programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new patient medicals and NHS health checks.
- Document consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guideline
- Ensure awareness of statuary and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect.
- Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained.
- To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidenced based care of an allocated group of patients.
- Be an accountable professional who is responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of proficiency and recognise and work within the limits of their competency.
- To work as part of multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.
- To deliver quality care to patients and to work effectively within the nursing team.
- To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, BMI and lifestyle advice, as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs.
- To support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioral health and wellbeing by using behavior change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental), smoking cessation services.
- Support the Practice Nurse with the management of patients with long-term conditions/chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centered approach.
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Practice Nurse GP or other member of the Primary HealthCare Team.
- Be able to undertake baseline observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, spirometry, blood glucose levels, ECG, assessing nutrition and hydration, participate in screening programmes and Annual Reviews for example in patients with Learning Disabilities
- Perform cervical smear screening on completion of additional training as guidance RCN Position Statement on Registered Nursing Associates (RNAs) training in cervical sample taking.
- Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC standards e.g. via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions.
- Following agreed protocols with referral to Practice Nurse or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning, development implementation and evaluation of programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new patient medicals and NHS health checks.
- Document consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guideline
- Ensure awareness of statuary and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect.
- Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained.
- To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidenced based care of an allocated group of patients.
- Be an accountable professional who is responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of proficiency and recognise and work within the limits of their competency.
- To work as part of multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.
- To deliver quality care to patients and to work effectively within the nursing team.
- To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
Additional
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
Additional
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- 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).