Job summary
The Barnsley Primary Care Network would like to recruit further Qualified Nurse Associates to complement our current cohort within the PCN and the clinical workforce as a whole. These roles will be based at assigned practices within a Neighbourhood of our Network, supported by a Practice Nurse for mentorship.
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with the supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi professional team, and will be involved in shaping and supporting patients to manage their clinical care needs and you will be central in ensuring they enjoy healthy fulfilling lives.
Location of role will be within a GP Practice in the Barnsley Borough.
Main duties of the job
The Nurse Associate plays a key role in shaping the deliveryof nursing care for the future. We are looking to recruit motivated andenthusiastic individuals to support our nurses to deliver quality clinicalcare.
We expect that you will be NMC Registered, able to workindependently and manage your own workload. You will need excellentcommunication skills, able to meet targets and liaise with patients, primarycare staff and other partners.
The PCN is interested in supporting individuals with an interest in the Primary Care environemtn to develop their skills within this setting.
About us
Banrsley Primary Care Network:
Barnsley has established one super Primary Care Network ofover 250,000 patients which includes all of the GP practices across Barnsley.This is supported by six Neighbourhood Networks building on our successful andexisting model of neighbourhood working; this enables us to maintain and focuson the specific needs of each local area whilst allowing integration at aborough wide level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will focus on assuming a Lead Role in specified areas under the GPN supervisor;
· Smoking Cessation clinics
· Maintaining Infection Control Standards
· Health Promotion advice to patients
· Supporting the General Practice Nurse with QOF
· Flu planning
· Recall Child Health,
· Maintaining Safety and Quality
· Checking Equipment / Emergency Drugs oxygen etc.
· Demonstrate an ability to undertake baseline physical observations and record results correctly. In addition be able to identify anomalies that should be referred to the GPN / ANP or GP Medical staff.
· The post holder will contribute to the ongoing assessment of care, undertaking baseline observations of Blood pressure, Pulse, Respirations, Weight, Height, Elimination pattern, Eating pattern, Sleep pattern, Glucose monitoring
· Discuss and plan care under the supervision of registered staff, where applicable escalating concerns or complex cases to the GPN/ANP or GP
· Demonstrate evidenced based knowledge in the main physical health problems that adult patients may present with, High blood pressure, Diabetes, Obesity, Epilepsy, Respiratory Conditions, Asthma COPD, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Poor sleep, Constipation, Foot care and Lack of personal hygiene.
· Demonstrate evidenced based knowledge in Mental problems/ Substance Misuse, which may affect physical health.
· Manage situations with patients this may arise from anxiety / emotions relating to poor mental health and or direct them to GPN / ANP/ GP as appropriate.
· Articulate an understanding of MDT in and staff roles/ Mental Health, community Nursing 0-19 services etc.
· Assess and manage risk associated with the working environment ensuring appropriate BHF policies and procedures are followed accordingly.
· Demonstrate an ability to use a range of therapeutic techniques when dealing with patients with challenging and unpredictable needs.
· Understands the concept of verbal and non-verbal communication and be able use the skills at the desired level.
· Will be able to discuss and advise patients, with chronic conditions and carers or relatives.
· Will communicate with the patient about care planning and risk assess report to GPN as appropriate.
· Communicate complex and sensitive information verbally and in writing.
· Confidently and accurately convene patient information in the role of an associate nurse in meetings
· Has an understanding of risk behaviours and risk management.
· To record Incidents in line with local policy procedures and standards.
· To communicate risk issues as they arise to ensure safe care.
· The post holder will engage in positive relationships with staff/ patients/carers/families and others based on respect and within appropriate boundaries.
· Act in a professional capacity at all times.
· Actively contribute to staff Governance meetings.
Improving safety and quality of care:
· Nursing associate’s role in maintaining and improving care, will be to support BHF with research and evaluation, quality improvement strategies.
· The Nursing associate will participate in audit, health and safety activities, as discussed with Head of Nursing
· Nursing associate will escalate any risks or safeguarding concerns to the GPN and follow the policy for safeguarding.
Contributing to integrated care:
· Nursing Associate will refer to agencies as necessary Community Nursing receive referrals to or from, or co-ordinate care with the GP
· The post’s responsibilities are to refer for blood tests as delegated by GPN - Tasks relating to these teams or agencies/ wound care / phlebotomy etc.
· Responsibilities are the safe transfer of care between professionals, settings or services using SystmOne
Responsibility for Information Resources:
· Record care undertaken in the SystmOne notes.
· Maintain notes that are accurate.
· Ensure patient records comply with issues relating to confidentiality and safe storage.
· Be able to use the email system in line with BHF local policy and procedure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
2. Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
3. GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Experience
Essential
4. Experience working in a primary care environment
Desirable
5. Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in an General Practice setting
6. Experience of using clinical systems SystmOne
Skills
Essential
7. Good communication skills
8. Ability to prioritise and organize workload
9. Able to work on own initiative, following minimal direction by registered nurse
10. Ability to be flexible & work under pressure
11. Assessment skills
12. Ability to problem solve
13. Basic IT skills
14. Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post
15. Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
16. Able to relate well with patients/ relatives/ and colleagues within the multi disciplinary team
17. Committed to continued personal and educational development
18. Car driver