Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nursing Associate to cover maternity leave and support our nursing team to provide, smear tests and LTC checks on our patients. Main duties of the job Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and NMC registration Evidence of the ability to undertake clinical skills as outlined in the NMC Nursing Associate Skills Annex. Previous experience in a health care setting undertaking smear tests, childhood and adult immunisations, carrying out LTC checks including Asthma and Diabetes review, providng wound care and daily dressings About us The Wick Health Centre is a growing practice of over 8200 patients, we care looking for someone to cover maternity leave. Date posted 07 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number A0599-24-0009 Job locations 10 Kenworthy Road London E9 5TD Job description Job responsibilities The main responsibilities of the post: The role of the Nursing Associate is to work within their scope of practice, without direct supervision in partnership with a Registered Nurse. The Nursing Associate will provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care. The Nursing Associate will safely undertake the procedures outlined in the NMC Nursing Associate Skills Annex to meet the patients nursing needs to include; undertaking routine procedures including measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs, wound care, adult immunisations, smear tests and various LTC checks and reviews. The Nursing Associate will be expected to carry out planned care to our patients. The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker, used to working under pressure, have excellent interpersonal and IT skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients and the team. NA- NMC registration essential Job description Job responsibilities The main responsibilities of the post: The role of the Nursing Associate is to work within their scope of practice, without direct supervision in partnership with a Registered Nurse. The Nursing Associate will provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care. The Nursing Associate will safely undertake the procedures outlined in the NMC Nursing Associate Skills Annex to meet the patients nursing needs to include; undertaking routine procedures including measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs, wound care, adult immunisations, smear tests and various LTC checks and reviews. The Nursing Associate will be expected to carry out planned care to our patients. The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker, used to working under pressure, have excellent interpersonal and IT skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients and the team. NA- NMC registration essential Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and NMC registration GSCEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English Previous experience in a health care setting Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development Experience Essential Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and NMC registration Experience working within this role in primary care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and NMC registration GSCEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English Previous experience in a health care setting Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development Experience Essential Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and NMC registration Experience working within this role in primary care 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Wick Surgery Address 10 Kenworthy Road London E9 5TD Employer's website https://thewickhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)