Job summary
As a Nursing Associate you will promote health and
contribute to preventing ill health. You will provide and monitor care, improve quality
of care and patient safety and contribute to coordinated and integrated care.
The Nursing Associate will be registered with the
Nursing and Midwifery Council. They are required to act within their
professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a multi-disciplinary
team within general practice.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
The NA in Primary Care will fulfil the role of the treatment room nurse and after specific training will carry out such tasks as: Simple and Complex Wound care, Cervical Cytology, administering medications and vaccines via Patient Specific Directions (PSDs). In addition the NA will:
- Have an understanding of all the elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management, application and evaluation of clinical care.
- Perform, record and interpret clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse checks.
- Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture & ECGs.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate.
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered healthcare professional.
- Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse.
- Develop an understanding of caring for individuals with long-term conditions for example diabetes, COPD, Asthma, dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities etc.
- Work within own sphere of competency and decline care activities where specific training and development has not been attained.
- Undertake home visits when required
- Engage in reflective practice
About us
We are a busy GP surgery and training practice that is passionate about all aspects of General Practice and that prides itself on delivering high quality, person centred care for our patients.
We are a friendly team that enjoys a positive working environment which includes a strong team approach and co-operative relationships with our patients and colleagues.
We are dedicated to team working, communication, professional development and training. Our supportive team consists of GP's, Acute Care Practitioners, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physician Associate, Nursing Associates, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Phlebotomists, Focused Care Team, Pharmacy team, Management Team, Admin teams and a Reception Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of Job:
The Nursing Associate will be registered with the
Nursing and Midwifery Council. They are required to act within their
professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a multi-disciplinary
team within general practice.
As a Nursing Associate you will promote health and
contribute to preventing ill health, provide and monitor care, improve quality
of care and patient safety and contribute to coordinated and integrated care.
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
The NA in Primary Care
will fulfil the role of the treatment room nurse and after specific training
will carry out such tasks as: Simple and Complex Wound care, Cervical Cytology,
administering medications and vaccines via Patient Specific Directions (PSDs).
In addition, the NA will:
- Have an understanding of all the elements of the nursing
process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment,
planning, management, application and evaluation of clinical care.
- Perform, record and interpret clinical observations including
blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse checks.
- Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture & ECGs.
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is
maintained at all times.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities
seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care
professionals as appropriate.
- Report back and share information with the registered nurses
on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals.
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children
and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate
registered healthcare professional.
- Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management
of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered.
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet
the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and
spiritual needs of individuals and carers.
- Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the
registered nurse.
- Develop an understanding of caring for individuals with long-term
conditions for example diabetes, COPD, Asthma, dementia, mental illness,
learning disabilities etc.
- Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching
individuals/carers/other staff.
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical
standards and outcomes.
- Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and
referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice.
- Engage in reflective practice including management of self
and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given.
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and
ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures.
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act /
Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking
advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily
living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence
through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.
- Work within own sphere of competency and decline care
activities where specific training and development has not been attained.
- Undertake home visits as necessary
General Duties
- To
work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues across Invicta Health,
building and maintaining relationships.
- To
contribute to the development of services, including processes, templates and
principles.
- To take part in any statutory and mandatory training
or other training and development programmes as requested.
- Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line
manager.
Confidentiality, Equality and Diversity
- In
the undertaking of the duties outlined above the post-holder will have access
to confidential and sensitive information. This must be kept strictly
confidential at all times.
- Policies
and procedures relating to the protection of personal and sensitive data must
be always adhered to and only divulged to authorised persons.
- The
post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients &
colleagues in a manner that is consistent with Invicta Health policies and
legislation.
- The
privacy, dignity and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues must be
respected.
- The
post-holder should behave in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgmental and
respectful of the circumstances and rights of all visitors to the practice.
- Data Protection
- Under
the Data Protection Act 1998:
- You
must not at any time use the personal data held by the organisation for a
purpose not described in the Register entry or disclose such data to a third
party.
- If
you are in any doubt regarding what you should or should not do in connection
with the Data Protection Act, then you must contact your Manager.
- Health & Safety
- Employees
must be aware of the responsibility placed on them under the Health and Safety
at Work Act (1974) to maintain a healthy and safe working environment for both
staff and visitors. Employees also have a duty to observe obligation under the
organisation safety policies, and to maintain awareness of safe practices and
assessment of risk.
- Infection control
- All
staff, collectively and individually, have a duty of care in following best
practice in adherence to PHEs IPC guidelines which is a fundamental
requirement in underpinning the management of Infection, Prevention and
Control.
- Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
- Safeguarding
of individuals who come into contact with our services whether a child or young
person, person with Learning Disabilities or an older or vulnerable adult, is
the responsibility of all employees of the organisation in whatever capacity
they are employed.
- Safeguarding Children
- The
organisation adheres to the KCC Child Protection Procedures, and all employees
have a duty of care and a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare
of children.
- Smoking
- The
organisation is a smoke free environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of Job:
The Nursing Associate will be registered with the
Nursing and Midwifery Council. They are required to act within their
professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a multi-disciplinary
team within general practice.
As a Nursing Associate you will promote health and
contribute to preventing ill health, provide and monitor care, improve quality
of care and patient safety and contribute to coordinated and integrated care.
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
The NA in Primary Care
will fulfil the role of the treatment room nurse and after specific training
will carry out such tasks as: Simple and Complex Wound care, Cervical Cytology,
administering medications and vaccines via Patient Specific Directions (PSDs).
In addition, the NA will:
- Have an understanding of all the elements of the nursing
process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment,
planning, management, application and evaluation of clinical care.
- Perform, record and interpret clinical observations including
blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse checks.
- Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture & ECGs.
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is
maintained at all times.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities
seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care
professionals as appropriate.
- Report back and share information with the registered nurses
on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals.
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children
and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate
registered healthcare professional.
- Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management
of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered.
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet
the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and
spiritual needs of individuals and carers.
- Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the
registered nurse.
- Develop an understanding of caring for individuals with long-term
conditions for example diabetes, COPD, Asthma, dementia, mental illness,
learning disabilities etc.
- Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching
individuals/carers/other staff.
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical
standards and outcomes.
- Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and
referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice.
- Engage in reflective practice including management of self
and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given.
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and
ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures.
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act /
Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking
advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily
living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence
through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.
- Work within own sphere of competency and decline care
activities where specific training and development has not been attained.
- Undertake home visits as necessary
General Duties
- To
work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues across Invicta Health,
building and maintaining relationships.
- To
contribute to the development of services, including processes, templates and
principles.
- To take part in any statutory and mandatory training
or other training and development programmes as requested.
- Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line
manager.
Confidentiality, Equality and Diversity
- In
the undertaking of the duties outlined above the post-holder will have access
to confidential and sensitive information. This must be kept strictly
confidential at all times.
- Policies
and procedures relating to the protection of personal and sensitive data must
be always adhered to and only divulged to authorised persons.
- The
post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients &
colleagues in a manner that is consistent with Invicta Health policies and
legislation.
- The
privacy, dignity and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues must be
respected.
- The
post-holder should behave in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgmental and
respectful of the circumstances and rights of all visitors to the practice.
- Data Protection
- Under
the Data Protection Act 1998:
- You
must not at any time use the personal data held by the organisation for a
purpose not described in the Register entry or disclose such data to a third
party.
- If
you are in any doubt regarding what you should or should not do in connection
with the Data Protection Act, then you must contact your Manager.
- Health & Safety
- Employees
must be aware of the responsibility placed on them under the Health and Safety
at Work Act (1974) to maintain a healthy and safe working environment for both
staff and visitors. Employees also have a duty to observe obligation under the
organisation safety policies, and to maintain awareness of safe practices and
assessment of risk.
- Infection control
- All
staff, collectively and individually, have a duty of care in following best
practice in adherence to PHEs IPC guidelines which is a fundamental
requirement in underpinning the management of Infection, Prevention and
Control.
- Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
- Safeguarding
of individuals who come into contact with our services whether a child or young
person, person with Learning Disabilities or an older or vulnerable adult, is
the responsibility of all employees of the organisation in whatever capacity
they are employed.
- Safeguarding Children
- The
organisation adheres to the KCC Child Protection Procedures, and all employees
have a duty of care and a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare
of children.
- Smoking
- The
organisation is a smoke free environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Nurse Associate with the NMC.
- *GCSE Grade A-C in maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- *Experience of working in general practice.
Experience
Essential
- *Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- *Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
- *Understanding of the scope of the role of the nursing associate in the context of nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development.
- *Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
- *Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- *Understands and experienced within the chaperone procedure.
Key Skills
Essential
- *Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
- *Intermediate IT skills.
- *Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers.
- *Understand the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
- *Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- *Puts patients and people first.
- *Honest and fair.
- *Strives for excellence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Nurse Associate with the NMC.
- *GCSE Grade A-C in maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- *Experience of working in general practice.
Experience
Essential
- *Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- *Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
- *Understanding of the scope of the role of the nursing associate in the context of nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development.
- *Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
- *Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- *Understands and experienced within the chaperone procedure.
Key Skills
Essential
- *Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
- *Intermediate IT skills.
- *Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers.
- *Understand the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
- *Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- *Puts patients and people first.
- *Honest and fair.
- *Strives for excellence.
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).