Primary Care Doncaster Ltd is developing a wide range of services to support general practice across the city and is looking at innovative ways to develop its workforce. We are looking to recruit a Nursing Associate who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role in the Doncaster Primary Care Networks. Doncaster has six Primary Care Networks; Central, East, North, North West, South and 4Doncaster.
This post will be based working at The Flying Scotsman within the Central Primary Care Network, and may involve working at other Practices across the Primary Care Network.
You should have completed a Nursing Associate Degree with an approved provider and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate. Previous experience in a Primary Care setting would be an advantage.
You will undertake various duties including;
Monitoring and support of the management of patients with long-term conditions / chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centred approach
Support patients to improve and maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing
Provide support and supervision to training nursing associates, healthcare assistants, apprentices, and those on learning assignments/placements as required
Advise patients on general healthcare, promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to relevant healthcare services
Perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse; For example, as set out in the NMC Standards for Nursing Associates
Further details can be found in the attached job description.
Primary Care Doncaster (PCD) Ltd is developing a wide range of services to support general practice across the city and is looking at innovative ways to develop its workforce, due to interest by a significant number of GP practices and Networks within the city.
At PCD and within the GP practices and Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and the creativity that thrives when people work together in person. Each Network has a range of offices and work locations designed to foster innovation, teamwork, and a vibrant work culture where you can grow your career and make a real impact.
As a PCD employee you will have access to the generous NHS Pension Scheme and 27 annual leave days per year.
PCD are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This is an exciting new role, within a Primary Care setting, where you will be using your skills to support and complement our existing team of clinicians, providing and monitoring patient centred care, across the patient population. You will be a Registered Nursing Associate, who is motivated, proactive, committed and with excellent communication skills. You will work independently under the leadership of our Registered Nurses, supporting with all aspects of nursing care and improving on the safety and quality of patient care at every opportunity.