Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursing Associate to join our Practice team. We are a high achieving and very well regarded training practice in Sale, Trafford
You will benefit from working as part of a supportive team along side our Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistant. We undertake all aspects of practice nursing, covering a wide range of chronic disease management and health promotion.
This role will provide support to the Practice Nurses and General Practitioners to ensure provision of holistic and person centred care for our patient population.
The successful candidate will be a registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register. You will also hold a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree/Apprenticeship qualification
Main duties of the job
- To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, BMI
- To support patients to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing
- Following training and competency assessment, to undertake adult NHS immunisation programmes
- To undertake the collection of pathological & microbiology specimens
- To support chronic disease management
- To provide general health promotion education
- Provide contraception advice and sexual health guidance in line with competency.
- In line with national guidance and with recognised competency-based training, undertake screening programs such as cervical screening tests.
- To undertake any investigatory test, such as Ambulatory BP monitoring and Spirometry
- To maintain effective infection control measures in line with local guidelines and practice policy.
- To participate in developments within the practice and support QOF requirements.
- Maintain accurate record keeping on our medical record system, as per NMC guidelines.
- Recognise and understand the importance of observing, documenting and communicating the signs and symptoms of child and adult abuse.
- Attend and actively participate in practice meetings as required.
This list is not exhaustive and specific tasks may vary always allowing the individual to work within their own competence and required remit of their role
About us
We are a friendly and supportive GP practice located in Sale, Trafford with 13000 patients. Our clinical team includes 10 GPs, GP Specialty Trainees, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistant, Pharmacists and First Contact Practitioners. We deliver a highly efficient and responsive service to our patients and have recently received excellent feedback from our patients on the National GP survey.
As a training practice we can support you, if you wish, to develop new skills and progress your nursing career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- An understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality and to respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers
- An ability to work to practice protocols, policies and guidelines
- An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitations
- An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
- Ability to work without direct supervision and prioritise by effectively managing own time, workload and resources
- A working knowledge/understanding of health & safety legislation, data protection, child protection, basic life support and equal opportunities.
- Good keyboard and computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstration of active listening skills and empathy
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
- The Nursing Associate will receive an induction programme as a basic introduction to general practice at the beginning of their employment
- The Nursing Associate will be supervised, and given guidance by members of the relevant nursing, medical, manager and administrative staff
- The Nursing Associate will attend training courses relevant to their needs and duties expected of them.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- To assist in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education
- To provide health promotion and lifestyle advice to patients and to be familiar with services provided by relevant local and community organisations
- To assist with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
- To undertake specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual. For example:
- BP Monitoring
- ECG Recording
- Urinalysis
- Weight Monitoring
- Temperature and Pulse recording
- Chaperoning duties
- Prepare and assist in clinical sessions as directed by clinicians (eg Minor surgery; Coil & Implant clinics)
- Vaccine/cold chain storage monitoring and recording
- Vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
- Comply with practice guidelines for Infection Control
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION
The Practice will make reasonable adjustments to the post/work place in order to facilitate the employment of individuals with a disability. These adjustments will be in line with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- An understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality and to respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers
- An ability to work to practice protocols, policies and guidelines
- An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitations
- An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
- Ability to work without direct supervision and prioritise by effectively managing own time, workload and resources
- A working knowledge/understanding of health & safety legislation, data protection, child protection, basic life support and equal opportunities.
- Good keyboard and computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstration of active listening skills and empathy
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
- The Nursing Associate will receive an induction programme as a basic introduction to general practice at the beginning of their employment
- The Nursing Associate will be supervised, and given guidance by members of the relevant nursing, medical, manager and administrative staff
- The Nursing Associate will attend training courses relevant to their needs and duties expected of them.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- To assist in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education
- To provide health promotion and lifestyle advice to patients and to be familiar with services provided by relevant local and community organisations
- To assist with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
- To undertake specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual. For example:
- BP Monitoring
- ECG Recording
- Urinalysis
- Weight Monitoring
- Temperature and Pulse recording
- Chaperoning duties
- Prepare and assist in clinical sessions as directed by clinicians (eg Minor surgery; Coil & Implant clinics)
- Vaccine/cold chain storage monitoring and recording
- Vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
- Comply with practice guidelines for Infection Control
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION
The Practice will make reasonable adjustments to the post/work place in order to facilitate the employment of individuals with a disability. These adjustments will be in line with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide excellent patient care
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- An understanding of the Nursing Associate role in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Ability to evaluate, act upon and report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patient's vital signs
- Provide portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge and experience acquired whilst completing the Nursing Associate training programme
- Good IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree/Apprenticeship qualification
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified in Chronic Disease Management
- Insight into to how to evaluate own strengths and development needs seeking advice where appropriate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide excellent patient care
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- An understanding of the Nursing Associate role in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Ability to evaluate, act upon and report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patient's vital signs
- Provide portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge and experience acquired whilst completing the Nursing Associate training programme
- Good IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree/Apprenticeship qualification
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified in Chronic Disease Management
- Insight into to how to evaluate own strengths and development needs seeking advice where appropriate
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).