Registered Nurse Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Nursing Associate. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The Nursing Associate will work within their scope of clinical practice and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code, supported by supervision from a Senior Nurse, and:

Carry out Chronic Disease Management annual reviews delegated by a supervising Nurse or senior colleague

Monitor and support the lead nurse with the management of patients with long-term conditions / chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centred approach.

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

Be able to take vital signs and observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, blood glucose levels, ECG, assessing nutrition and hydration

Responsible For:

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary practice team to monitor care under direct or indirect supervision.

Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC Standards, e.g. via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.

Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals and NHS Health Checks.

Document Consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guidelines

Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect

Ensure all mandatory training is completed on an annual basis including; safeguarding, confidentiality, Equality + Diversity etc.

Recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.

Be able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.

Obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written), as required.

Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained.

Chaperone and assist patients, where appropriate, who are being examined by another clinician

Undertake pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Ensure confidentially of information gained at work is preserved at all times.

Assist in practice audits, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls.

Participate and contribute towards any local incentive project relevant to the role.

Additional tasks following training and support may include:

Cytology

Childhood Immunisations & Vaccinations

Vaccinations (e.g. travel, influenza etc.)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nursing associate and on the NMC register
• Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the nursing associate in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development
• 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
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
• Understand the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Chaperone procedure
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Other requirements

Essential

• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home

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

Hazelvalley Family Practice

Address

7-9 Manchester Road

Haslingden

Rossendale

Lancashire

BB4 5SL

Employer's website

https://www.hazelvalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)