St James Medical Centre

Nurse Associate

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Job summary

We are looking for a Nurse Associate to join the team here at St James Medical Centre on a full or part time basis. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of great patient care supporting the existing team.

Main duties of the job

Run clinics undertaking appointments such as

  • Chronic disease monitoring
  • cervical smears
  • vaccination clinics including childhood vaccines
  • NHS health checks and new patient checks
  • Phlebotomy clinics, Spirometry testing and performing ECGs
  • Improve Safety and Quality
  • Undertake additional training as required.
  • Communicate effectively with patients to plan care.
  • Communicate sensitive and complex information verbally and in writing , tailoring the delivery as needed.
  • Help and support patients to maintain physical and mental well being.
  • Maintenance of accurate and contemporaneous patient records using the EMIS system.

About us

We are based in semi-rural Rawtenstall and have a patient population of 9000 patients. We have the benefit of a number of additional Clinical roles in practice such as Clinical Pharmacists, Health and Wellbeing Coaches and Social prescribers along with a friendly and supportive clinical and admin team.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4561-24-0007

Job locations

Burnley Road

Rawtenstall

Rossendale

Lancs

BB4 8HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties to include

Clinical observations including BP monitoring and urine dips

- Performing ECGs

- Venepuncture

-Support the housekeeping function and IPC lead

- General holistic lifestyle advice and promotion of self care

- Vaccinations

- NHS Health Checks

- Cervical Screening

- Wound care including suture removal

Chronic disease monitoring.

- Spirometry and feno testing

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties to include

Clinical observations including BP monitoring and urine dips

- Performing ECGs

- Venepuncture

-Support the housekeeping function and IPC lead

- General holistic lifestyle advice and promotion of self care

- Vaccinations

- NHS Health Checks

- Cervical Screening

- Wound care including suture removal

Chronic disease monitoring.

- Spirometry and feno testing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered as a Nurse Associate with the NMC

Desirable

  • Cytology trained.
  • Trained to perform Spirometry.
  • Driving licence and own transport.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in General Practice
  • Experience in using the EMIS system
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered as a Nurse Associate with the NMC

Desirable

  • Cytology trained.
  • Trained to perform Spirometry.
  • Driving licence and own transport.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in General Practice
  • Experience in using the EMIS system

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).

Employer details

Employer name

St James Medical Centre

Address

Burnley Road

Rawtenstall

Rossendale

Lancs

BB4 8HH


Employer's website

https://www.stjamesmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St James Medical Centre

Address

Burnley Road

Rawtenstall

Rossendale

Lancs

BB4 8HH


Employer's website

https://www.stjamesmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cadd

Susan

susan.cadd1@nhs.net

01706213060

Details

Date posted

21 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4561-24-0007

Job locations

Burnley Road

Rawtenstall

Rossendale

Lancs

BB4 8HH


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