This is an opportunity to join TheGrange Practice as a qualified Nurse Associate. This is a part time role (24-27hours per week), preferably over 3 days.
You will work as a member of the General Practice Nursing team, under the supervision and assessment of a Registered General Nurse, to support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner.
You will maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice protocols/policies & guidelines, as well as to provide nursing assistance to the GPs and other members of the primary healthcare team.
It is essential that the nursing associate works within their own level of competency, expanding their role in accordance with practice requirements and their own scope of practice. You will be well supported in your role in an already highly effective team.
Main duties of the job
You will be working in our surgery providing wound care, vaccinations or dealing with minor injuries.
You may be completing chronic disease annual reviews, lifestyle advice or health checks.
You may be involved in research studies.
The role is varied every day. You are expected to work within your competence, and you will be supported to develop professionally and lead your own clinics.
You will be NMC registered, professional, reliable and flexible. You will be passionate about giving the very best of care to your patients.
You will be a team player, working with others but also able to work on your own.
You will engage in nurse meetings and clinical meetings and be prepared to try new initiatives.
You are prepared to challenge existing processes for the benefit of the patients.
Job responsibilities
To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, suture and clip removal, BMI and lifestyle advice.
To support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental), smoking cessation services.
To support the RGN with the holistic assessment and planning of wound care plans for patients with chronic and acute wounds.
To implement agreed wound care plans, following local and 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 and arrange early review with PN/GP or specialist as required.
Following recognised Leg Ulcer management training and the completion of competencies, to undertake Leg Ulcer care and compression bandaging, following agreed care plans in line with local/practice policy.
Following training and competency assessment, to undertake adult NHS immunisation programmes and ensure vaccines/injections are administered under patient group directives or patient specific direction.
To undertake the collection of pathological & microbiology specimens including venepuncture, swabs, urine culture in line with local guidelines.
To support chronic disease management by undertaking preliminary investigations for Type 2 diabetes patients, such as foot checks.
To provide general health promotion education, advice on national screening programs and guide/refer patients to appropriate services.
To undertake any investigatory test, such as Ambulatory BP monitoring and Dopplers, taking basic history and referring patients to relevant clinician for interpretation/ planning of care.
To be able to provide appropriate self‑care advice for patients presenting with minor illness within own level of competency and referring to GP/ANP where appropriate.
Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
To assist GPs with minor surgery and well‑women procedures.
To maintain effective infection control measures in line with local guidelines and practice policy.
To be able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
To be able to perform Cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (BLS) and the correct use of Automated Defibrillator following training, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
To engage in support the training of nursing and medical students, and newly appointed colleagues.
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and medication. Assist in the completion of monthly stocktake and support the cost‑effective use of disposable items.
Maintain adequate stock within the treatment room and assist with the re‑stocking of other clinical rooms as required.
To participate in developments within the practice and support QOF requirements.
To be registered with the NMC. Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice for Nursing Associates.
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patient notes and on computers, as per NMC guidelines.
Attend and actively participate in practice meetings as required.
Awareness of statutory protection procedures including referral and recognition of signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Awareness of referral mechanisms for mental health issues, family violence, vulnerable adults and addictive behaviours.
Actively take part in mandatory and internal/external training as requested.
Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols as listed in the contract.
Any other requested duty commensurate with job role.
Qualifications
* GCSE Grade A to C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Experience
* Able to give lifestyle advice and promote self‑care,
* Core medicine management knowledge,
* Wound care knowledge,
* Knowledge of National immunisation and screening programmes,
* Understands the importance of evidence‑based practice and clinical
* Ability to undertake clinical skills relevant to primary care, such as
* ECG, venepuncture, suture removal, urinalysis and swab taking,
* Ideas to improve patient care/ outcomes,
* Able to listen to patients/carers history and interpret relevant
* information to understand health needs,
* Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake
* responsibility,
* Uses resources efficiently,
* Recognises own limitations and shares the load with others,
* Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility,
* Calm under pressure and able to switch‑off outside work,
* Doppler skills and competency,
* Completed training to be able to administrate injections following PGD/PSD and baby immunisations,
* Experience in Primary Care,
* Interest or working knowledge of any area of Chronic Disease management,
* Leg Ulcer management knowledge,
* Competent in use of EMIS and other software used in healthcare,
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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