We are seeking to recruit a full-time or part-time Nurse Associate to complement our existing clinical team of GPs, Practice Nurses, Nurse Associates, Pharmacists & Registrars.
The successful applicant will work closely with our Nursing team to provide high-quality care to our practice population.
Candidates must be enthusiastic, caring & patient focused, & share our passion for patient care & wellbeing.
Full training will be provided for all aspects involved in the role to aide personal development & increase competencies as required.
Main duties of the job
To deliver nursing care to the level of your competencies, which ideally will include phlebotomy, immunisations & some disease management to begin with.
We will work with you to develop any areas requiring further training, for example cytology screening.
About us
The Docs is a friendly city centre NHS GP surgery located in Manchester's Gay Village.
We serve a population of over 14,000 city centre residents & expect this to continue rising with the completion of many residential developments in Manchester.
We completed a full refurbishment of the surgery in late 2023 including the addition of two new floors, & began occupancy at a shared surgery site within the city (New Jackson Medical Centre) to help cater for the ever increasing city centre population.
Job responsibilities
The job role includes, but is not restricted to, the following duties:
To assist & perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, suture & clip removal, BMI & lifestyle advice, as directed & agreed with line manager, registered general nurses & GPs
To implement agreed wound care plans, following local & national evidence-based guidelines, inclusive of the treatment of minor traumatic wounds within own level of competency
To recognise any deterioration of wounds or infection & arrange early review with PN/GP or specialist as required
To support the RGN with the holistic assessment & planning of wound care plans for patients with chronic and acute wounds
To support patients to improve & maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health & wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical & mental), smoking cessation services
To support the RGN with the holistic assessment & planning of wound care plans for patients with chronic & acute wounds
Carry out Chronic Disease Management annual reviews delegated by the Practice Nurse or senior colleague
Support the Practice 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 the Practice Nurse GP or other member of the Primary Health Care Team
Be able to undertake baseline observations & identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, spirometry, blood glucose levels, ECG, assessing nutrition & hydration, participate in screening programmes & Annual Reviews for example in patients with Learning Disabilities
Perform cervical smear screening on completion of additional training as guidance RCN Position Statement on Registered Nursing Associates (RNAs) training in cervical sample taking
Administer medications as prescribed & in accordance with NMC standards e.g. via nebuliser or injections using subcutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions
Following agreed protocols with referral to Practice Nurse or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning, development implementation & evaluation of programmes to promote health & well-being, & prevent adverse effects on health and well-being
Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new patient medicals & NHS health checks
Document consultations accurately & appropriately, according to NMC guideline
Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical adult & children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral
Ability to recognise signs & symptoms of abuse/neglect
Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained
To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidenced based care of an allocated group of patients
Be an accountable professional who is responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of proficiency
Recognise & work within the limits of their competency
To work as part of multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently
To deliver quality care to patients and to work effectively within the nursing team
To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures
Checking clinical rooms, stocking & rotating items as required to ensure adequate stock levels for the week
* Adhere to Practice Policies & Procedures, & Employee Handbook conditions
* Attend monthly staff training for mandatory training
* Any other reasonable tasks requested by Management
Person Specification
Experience
* Must be able to work in a calm and courteous manner at all times.
* Must be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Experience in community care nursing.
* Neat and tidy appearance.
* Experience of working in primary care.
* Experience of working in a GP practice.
* Experience of EMIS Web, Docman 10, Footfall, Surgery Connect.
Qualifications
* Satisfactory occupational health clearance for the role.
* Satisfactory DBS clearance.
* Evidence of continual professional development to meet NMC requirements.
* Registered with the appropriate professional body.
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.
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