Job summary
This is an exciting time to join an innovative and forward thinking Practice. We are committed to improving the care provided to patients, reducing health inequalities and raising the quality standards of GP practice. This role will form part of our future development which addresses our ambition to deliver person -centred co-ordinated care.
Main duties of the job
As a Nursing Associate, you will work under the supervision of and in partnership with the GP's and Practice Nurse to provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care. You will contribute to the on-going assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for a registered nurse with primary care experience with up to date skills in the full range of practice nursing services. All working options can be considered and this position can be either full-time or part-time.
About us
An opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Associate to join our excellent clinical team at Weaverham Surgery. Well organised and forward-thinking practice Modern, evidence-based, and safe clinical care combined with traditional caring family-practice values CQC Rated Good List size: 7,300 3 Partners + 1 Salaried GP + 1 Clinical Pharmacist Consistently high QOF achievements Excellent management and support structure
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Nursing Associate you will work under the supervision of and in partnership with the GP's and Practice Nurse to provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care. You will contribute to the on-going assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Experience of working within a nursing team
2. Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
3. Willingness to learn
Qualifications
Essential
4. A Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register.
5. Completed the two-year Foundation degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider.
6. Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
7. Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills IT skills appropriate to the role
Desirable
9. IT skills - Emis Web
10. ECG recording
11. Flu vaccinations
12. Foot care