Whitstable Medical Practice is looking for a qualified Nursing Associate to join our Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).
Applicants will be considered from those looking for full or part time employment.
The responsibilities of the role will be very much dependent on the experience of the successful candidate and the rate of pay will be based on experience.
Main duties of the job
To work as a team member under supervision of the Urgent Treatment Clinicians to provide and maintain an optimum level of care for our patients.
Job responsibilities
* Provide basic and higher levels of nursing care as needed for patients.
* Dealing with patients as they present or as emergencies, assessing patients' individual needs and treatment or referring as appropriate.
* Accurately recording all results on the computer and ensuring familiarity and understanding of the requirements of the UTC department.
* Work alongside the clinicians in the provision of patient care.
* Undertake and record a range of tasks, which may include: Measurement of height and weight, Urinalysis, Measurement of blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
* Being aware of UTC protocols and taking part in their regular updating.
* Peak flow measurements.
* Recording of ECGs / 24 hour BPs / 24 hour ECGs / 7 day ECGs.
* Liaising with nurse colleagues and doctors where necessary.
Promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment by understanding their role in effective safeguarding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Minimum Grade C GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths. Registered Nurse Associate with current NMC registration.
Skills and Abilities
* Excellent assessment skills. Good decision making, communication and organisational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels. Good IT skills to enable accurate recording of consultations. Committed to ongoing development. Adaptable and flexible to work additional hours including extended access hours. Ability to work under pressure. A team player. Enthusiasm and energy.
Experience
* Experience of working as a Nursing Associate or experience within a Healthcare/ health environment. Phlebotomy trained. Competency in basic Nurse Associate duties.
* Wound care trained. Knowledge of EMIS.
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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