Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Nursing Associate to work within our Team of Nursing Associates and Trainee Nursing Associates across the Erewash Primary Care Networks Multidisciplinary hubs.
The post holders will work with a diverse range of people from different cultural and social backgrounds. The ability to work confidentially and effectively in a varied, and sometimes challenging environment is essential.
The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be organised, patient and empathetic. They will have experience of working in health, social care or other support roles including direct contact with people, families or carers.
Interviews scheduled to take place on Friday 17 February 2023.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide and monitor care, under direct or indirect supervision.
Perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration's and pulse etc.
After undertaking appropriate training, provide flu vaccinations, ECG's and venepuncture , and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the PCN, in line with the competencies of the role.
Promote health and well-being to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health check.
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.
Improve safety and quality of care at every opportunity.
Contribute to the delivery of integrated care.
Work with the Primary Care Networks MDT to ensure delivery of nursing associate duties complement existing workforce.
About us
Erewash Primary Care Network (PCN) is a large PCN supporting a population of just over 100,000. We have 11 practices in and around the market towns of Ilkeston and Long Eaton which share a long history of collaborative working to improve the health of our population.
We are seeking people who share our values of being positive,
patient focussed, flexible, customer orientated, and a team player with a Can
Do attitude, as we look to drive forward to be the best we can be, for each
member of our team and as a collective team.
We strive for both clinical and
administrative excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Nursing Associate will work as a member of the General Practice Nursing team
under the guidance of a Registered General Nurse and support the organisation
and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to
patients registered at the practice.
You
will maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all
Practice protocols/policies & guidelines, as well as to provide nursing
assistance to the GPs and other members of the primary healthcare team.
The role of the
Nursing Associate needs to be flexible in line with the present atmosphere for
change within the health service delivery. It is essential that the Nursing
Associate works within their own level of competency and expand her/his role in
accordance with practice requirements and own scope of practice.
Please see job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Nursing Associate will work as a member of the General Practice Nursing team
under the guidance of a Registered General Nurse and support the organisation
and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to
patients registered at the practice.
You
will maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all
Practice protocols/policies & guidelines, as well as to provide nursing
assistance to the GPs and other members of the primary healthcare team.
The role of the
Nursing Associate needs to be flexible in line with the present atmosphere for
change within the health service delivery. It is essential that the Nursing
Associate works within their own level of competency and expand her/his role in
accordance with practice requirements and own scope of practice.
Please see job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in a health care setting.
- Experience working in accordance to policy and procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Good organisational skills
- Good technical literacy to be able to record accurately the details of activity completed
- Willing to undertake further training to learn new skills and develop your role
- See person specification for full details
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in a health care setting.
- Experience working in accordance to policy and procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Good organisational skills
- Good technical literacy to be able to record accurately the details of activity completed
- Willing to undertake further training to learn new skills and develop your role
- See person specification for full details
Desirable
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).
