Nursing Associate inPotters Bar inPotters Bar PUBLISHED 1 DEC 2023
£25,000 to £28,000 a year depending on experience PERMANENT
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Parkfield Medical Centre in Potters Bar, are looking to recruit a nursing associate, to support a specific stream of work at the practice. This role is offered on a part-time basis of 30 hours per week. This role will involve working as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team providing planned care and delivering the highest standards of patient care.
- Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture and ECGs.
- Support individuals and their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life-changing diagnoses.
- Perform and recording clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse.
- Discuss and share information with registered nurses on a patients condition, behaviour, activity, and responses.
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is always maintained.
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults.
- Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care.
- Conduct safe administration of injections using subcutaneous and intramuscular routes.
- Smear tests.
- Diabetes care.
- Chronic disease management.
- End of life/ palliative care support.
- Undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy.
- Support the practice in the delivery of full Spirometry services.
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Parkfield Medical Centre in Potters Bar, are looking to recruit a nursing associate, to support a specific stream of work at the practice. This role is offered on a part-time basis of 30 hours per week. This role will involve working as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team providing planned care and delivering the highest standards of patient care.
- Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture and ECGs.
- Support individuals and their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life-changing diagnoses.
- Perform and recording clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse.
- Discuss and share information with registered nurses on a patients condition, behaviour, activity, and responses.
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is always maintained.
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults.
- Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care.
- Conduct safe administration of injections using subcutaneous and intramuscular routes.
- Smear tests.
- Diabetes care.
- Chronic disease management.
- End of life/ palliative care support.
- Undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy.
- Support the practice in the delivery of full Spirometry services.
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To work as a Nursing Associate in the UK, you need a combination of clinical skills, interpersonal abilities, and professional attributes. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are typically required:
1. Clinical Skills:
- Basic nursing care procedures (e.g., taking vital signs, assisting with personal care, feeding)
- Understanding of infection control practices
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
- Ability to support patients with mobility and rehabilitation
2. Communication Skills:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Ability to convey information clearly and empathetically
- Listening skills to understand patient needs and concerns
3. Interpersonal Skills:
- Building rapport with patients and colleagues
- Teamworking abilities to collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals
- Conflict resolution skills
4. Compassion and Empathy:
- A genuine desire to care for others, providing emotional support and understanding to patients and their families
5. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving:
- Ability to assess patient needs and respond appropriately to changes in condition
- Good judgement in making decisions about care priorities
6. Organizational and Time Management Skills:
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Prioritizing care based on patient needs
7. Digital Literacy:
- Proficiency in using healthcare technology, such as electronic health records and other digital tools
8. Adaptability and Resilience:
- Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and workloads
- Coping strategies to handle the emotional demands of healthcare work
9. Understanding of Policy and Procedures:
- Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and other regulatory frameworks for care
10. Educational Qualifications:
- A foundation degree in nursing or a relevant healthcare qualification, or completion of an approved Nursing Associate training program
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) upon completion of training
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