Nursing Associate inMelton Mowbray inMelton Mowbray PUBLISHED 4 NOV 2024

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Nurse Associate to join our committed and forward thinking team.

The successful candidate will support the nursing team in the delivery of patient centred health care, which will include a range of long-term conditions, immunisation and vaccination, health promotion and screening.

This is a 37.5 hour a week position, but we can be flexible with hours for the right candidate. A competitive salary, 27 days annual leave (pro rata) and access to the NHS Pension Scheme.

To support the Nursing Team and GPs in providing care to patients within our Practice population

To work collaboratively within the whole Practice Team ensuring that the care delivered to the Practice population is relevant, responsive, of the highest standard and is clinically effective and efficient

Contribute to improving quality standards

To work within the framework of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice to ensure that the best possible care is given to the Practice population

About us

Key duties and responsibilities:

Carry out long term condition annual reviews delegated by a supervising Nurse or senior colleague

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care

Be able to take vital signs and observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g., pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, blood glucose levels, assessing nutrition and hydration and undertake pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Undertake wound care and management, as required

Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC standards, e.g., via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning and development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being

Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals and NHS Health Checks

Document Consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guidelines

Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect

Ensure all mandatory training is completed on an annual basis including safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and diversity, etc.

Recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines

Be able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines

Obtain and document informed consent (either written or verbal), as required

Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained

Chaperone and assist patients, where appropriate, who are being examined by another clinician

Ensure confidentiality of information gained at work is preserved at all times

Assist in practice audits, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls

Participate and contribute towards any local incentive project relevant to the role

Additional tasks following training and support will include:

Cervical cytology

Adult and childhood immunisations & vaccinations

Learning Disabilities annual review

Administrative and professional responsibilities

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate.

Attend and participate in meetings as required.

Ensure effective relationships and communications with colleagues and other agencies.

Identify potential changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence-based guidelines.

Contribute towards the education and training of phlebotomist, health care assistants and those new to Primary care roles.

Advise patients on general health care with referral to GPs as necessary

Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Policy & Procedures

The post-holder will acquire and maintain an acceptable level of knowledge and understanding of the Practices protocols, policies and procedures

Having acquired the required level of knowledge and understanding of the Practices protocols, policies and procedures; the post-holder is required to support, promote and adhere to all of the Practices policies

Confidentiality

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded and managed as strictly confidential. Additionally, the post-holder will be respectful and courteous to colleagues and patients, for example knocking on doors prior to entry.

Health & Safety

In addition to being a Fire Marshal/Fire Warden, the post-holder will promote and maintain the health, safety and security of self and others by:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Identifying and report risks and potential risks involved in work activities and manage such risks in accordance with agreed procedures

Maintaining a level of knowledge, understanding and skills to meet the Practices expectations

Adhering to the Practices fire safety and infection control policies and procedures

Maintaining work areas, so that work areas are tidy, safe and free from hazards and infection

Equality & Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, by:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming, is non-judgmental and respects the circumstances, feelings priorities and rights of others

Quality

The post-holder is required to adhere to agreed, required and registered standards of quality within the Practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess their own performance and take accountability for their own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the Practice by reflecting on their own and their teams activities/performance and making suggestions to improve and enhance the teams and Practices performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage their time, workloads and resources to meet the standards expected by the Line Manager and Practice.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, team members, clinical and non-clinical staff, partners and representatives of external organisations;

Recognise and accommodate peoples needs for alternative methods of communication.

Other

The post-holder will be expected and required to undertake and complete any other duties as deemed relevant to position and the business needs of the Practice. This job description will be subject to periodic review and amendment in consultation with the post holder.