Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursing
Associate to join our vibrant, forward-thinking practice. The successful candidate will be an integral
part of the nursing team and will be responsible for participating in the delivery
of high-quality patient care. We welcome applications from both newly qualified
Nurse Associates and those with wider NHS/Primary Care experience.
Main duties of the job
Nursing associates work with healthcare support workers and registered
nurses to deliver care for patients and the public.
Your primary responsibility is to support the practice in the delivery
of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary
team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient
population. The nursing associate has a
breadth of knowledge across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and
person-centred care and support for people of all ages. This role will assist
clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion
and patient education. In addition, the nursing associate will be expected to
support the administrative team on an as required basis.
About us
Boughton Health Centre is a large, well-established practice located in
the beautiful and historic city of Chester. We are a supportive,
high-performing practice situated in a modern purpose-built GP building, with
approximately 13000 patients. You will work alongside a large Practice Team
comprising of 2 GP Partners, 8 salaried GPs, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3
Practice Nurses (including 1 Lead Practice Nurse), 2 HCAs and 1 Trainee Nurse
Associate supported by a well-structured Management Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nurse associates will work in our practice independently under the leadership of registered nurses within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.They will form an integral part of our practice clinical team, complementing the roles of the GPs, nurse and other allied health professionals.
The following are the core responsibilities of
the Nurse Associate role. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out
other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing
levels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Treatment
room duties in line with competency e.g. basic wound care, suture/clip removal,
ECG, phlebotomy, urinalysis.
- Monitoring
of long-term conditions/annual review QOF related with complex patients being
referred to registered nurse.
- Administration
of injections and vaccinations including flu, pneumonia, shingles and B12.
- Implement
and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and
children.
- Administering
of medication in accordance within regulatory guidelines for Nurse Associates.
- Cervical
screening following public health guidance on training requirements.
- Low
level referrals such as social prescribing, smoking cessation, and weight
management.
- Ensure
infection prevention and control guidelines are adhered to.
- Able
to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.
- Monitor
patient outcomes including escalation of interventions, when necessary,
recognise abnormalities and be aware of the appropriate action to take.
- Prioritise
health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,
urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency
care.
- Check
compliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using a holistic
patient centred approach.
- Use
of interpreting and translating services.
- Chaperoning
duties.
- Be
responsible for the maintenance of equipment and stock control: including
refrigeration, vaccine ordering, single use equipment, general treatment room
equipment and stock emergency drugs and equipment.
- Vaccine
cold chain storage, monitoring and recording.
- Maintain
accurate records in line with practice policy and NMC guidelines using
appropriate computer software.
- Communicate
effectively with other members of the practice team and wider primary care
network providing input and support to colleagues in the treatment and care of
patients.
- Co-operate
and participate as required in any research projects within the practice.
- Participate
in practice audits, quality improvement activities, service assessment and
service redesign.
- Take
responsibility for a lead area.
- Participate in the development of practice
policies: procedures and guidelines where appropriate
Please see the full job description for further details on the responibilities for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nurse associates will work in our practice independently under the leadership of registered nurses within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.They will form an integral part of our practice clinical team, complementing the roles of the GPs, nurse and other allied health professionals.
The following are the core responsibilities of
the Nurse Associate role. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out
other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing
levels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Treatment
room duties in line with competency e.g. basic wound care, suture/clip removal,
ECG, phlebotomy, urinalysis.
- Monitoring
of long-term conditions/annual review QOF related with complex patients being
referred to registered nurse.
- Administration
of injections and vaccinations including flu, pneumonia, shingles and B12.
- Implement
and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and
children.
- Administering
of medication in accordance within regulatory guidelines for Nurse Associates.
- Cervical
screening following public health guidance on training requirements.
- Low
level referrals such as social prescribing, smoking cessation, and weight
management.
- Ensure
infection prevention and control guidelines are adhered to.
- Able
to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.
- Monitor
patient outcomes including escalation of interventions, when necessary,
recognise abnormalities and be aware of the appropriate action to take.
- Prioritise
health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,
urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency
care.
- Check
compliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using a holistic
patient centred approach.
- Use
of interpreting and translating services.
- Chaperoning
duties.
- Be
responsible for the maintenance of equipment and stock control: including
refrigeration, vaccine ordering, single use equipment, general treatment room
equipment and stock emergency drugs and equipment.
- Vaccine
cold chain storage, monitoring and recording.
- Maintain
accurate records in line with practice policy and NMC guidelines using
appropriate computer software.
- Communicate
effectively with other members of the practice team and wider primary care
network providing input and support to colleagues in the treatment and care of
patients.
- Co-operate
and participate as required in any research projects within the practice.
- Participate
in practice audits, quality improvement activities, service assessment and
service redesign.
- Take
responsibility for a lead area.
- Participate in the development of practice
policies: procedures and guidelines where appropriate
Please see the full job description for further details on the responibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Skills, Attributes and Behaviours
Essential
- - A desire to work with a diverse patient group
- - Ability to use own initiative
- - Ability to work as a part of a team or as an individual
- - Aptitude and keenness to learn new skills
- - Ability to work under pressure
- - Ability to be flexible, adaptable and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
- - Commitment to equal opportunities and a non-judgmental working practice
- - Time management skills and the ability to prioritise, plan and problem solve.
- - Negotiation and conflict management skills
- - Good administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work
- - The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals, both verbally and written.
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register
- - Nurse Associate foundation degree qualification
- - GCSE grade A-C in maths and English or skills level 2 maths and English or similar
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working within the NHS
- - Recording and understanding clinical observations
- - An understanding of accountability and the confidence to take guidance from a more senior registered practitioner when needed
- - An understanding of how long-term conditions are managed in primary care/general practice
- - Good communication skills across the immediate and wider multi-disciplinary team
- - Basic wound management
- - Venepuncture
- - Immunisations, vaccinations and injections
- - Experience of working with computers and good keyboard skills
- - Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity.
Desirable
- - Experience of working within General Practice/Primary Care
- - Experience of using EMIS Web
- - Cervical Screening
- - Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- - Knowledge of patient group/specific directive
Person Specification
Skills, Attributes and Behaviours
Essential
- - A desire to work with a diverse patient group
- - Ability to use own initiative
- - Ability to work as a part of a team or as an individual
- - Aptitude and keenness to learn new skills
- - Ability to work under pressure
- - Ability to be flexible, adaptable and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
- - Commitment to equal opportunities and a non-judgmental working practice
- - Time management skills and the ability to prioritise, plan and problem solve.
- - Negotiation and conflict management skills
- - Good administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work
- - The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals, both verbally and written.
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register
- - Nurse Associate foundation degree qualification
- - GCSE grade A-C in maths and English or skills level 2 maths and English or similar
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working within the NHS
- - Recording and understanding clinical observations
- - An understanding of accountability and the confidence to take guidance from a more senior registered practitioner when needed
- - An understanding of how long-term conditions are managed in primary care/general practice
- - Good communication skills across the immediate and wider multi-disciplinary team
- - Basic wound management
- - Venepuncture
- - Immunisations, vaccinations and injections
- - Experience of working with computers and good keyboard skills
- - Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity.
Desirable
- - Experience of working within General Practice/Primary Care
- - Experience of using EMIS Web
- - Cervical Screening
- - Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- - Knowledge of patient group/specific directive
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
