Winterton Medical Practice is a forward-thinking, dispensing Practice based in a small town in Winterton, North Lincolnshire with a branch surgery in Burton Upon Stather with easy access to the motorway network.
We seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic & resilient individual to undertake a 2-year level 5 apprenticeship culminating in registration with the NMC.
The role will be Monday - Friday, 32 hours per week.
The Nursing Associate is a relatively new role within the nursing team. Nursing associates work with healthcare support workers and registered nurses to deliver care to our patients. To become a Nursing Associate you need to undertake a 2-year programme as a Trainee Nursing Associate. The role will be provided as part of our North Primary Care Network team and will be based at Winterton Medical Practice.
The Nursing Associate training combines & integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers & education providers.
Main Duties of the Job
The Trainee Nursing Associate will be based at Winterton Medical Practice and will experience working in alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts and are able to fulfill all the requirements of the programme.
At the end of the programme, the Trainee Nursing Associate will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct. On completion of the course, you will be a registered practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Job Responsibilities
POSITION: Nursing Associate
ROLE: To assist the doctors and nursing team in providing effective care for the practice population.
Nursing Associates will work within the practice, independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care, and within all aspects of the nursing process. They will be an integral part of our practice clinical teams to complement the role of the GP and other Health Care Professionals providing safe, high-quality care to our patient population.
This list is not exhaustive, and specific tasks may vary always allowing the individual to work within their own competence and required remit of their role.
Key Tasks
Clinical
1. Take intravenous blood samples from patients as directed.
2. Check stock levels and expiry dates of drugs and supplies in the treatment room as directed by the practice nurses or practice manager.
3. Fridge temperature monitoring.
4. Ensure adequate cleaning or disposal of equipment.
5. Assist patients to prepare for examination by the doctor, including undressing/dressing (Chaperone).
6. Ability to be flexible and provide holiday/sickness cover.
7. Undertake ECGs.
8. Undertake Spirometry.
9. Perform New Patient Registration Examinations for new patients registering at the practice.
10. Take Blood Pressure readings for patients on behalf of the GP.
11. Undertake NHS Health Checks.
12. Undertake Diabetic Foot Checks.
13. Ear Syringing.
14. Baby Checks.
15. Support the Management of Long Term Conditions.
16. Dopplers.
17. Suture / Clip Removal.
18. Following the relevant training and competency assessment completion, carry out vaccinations as part of the UK vaccination schedule under PSD from a prescriber.
19. Health Promotion.
20. Contraception Reviews.
21. Following the relevant training and competency assessment completion, carry out cervical cytology.
22. Communicate effectively with other members of the primary health care team providing input and support to colleagues in the treatment and care of patients.
23. Act autonomously within own competence and monitor patient care.
24. Recognise and work within the limits of own competence, recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment.
Administrative
1. Keep accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records for each patient contact.
2. Be aware of, and work in accordance with, all practice policies and protocols relevant to nursing.
3. Help to identify their own training needs and actively participate in any training identified as being necessary by their manager or employer.
4. Attend regular staff meetings and maintain adequate communication.
5. Participate in staff development and performance review.
6. Report to Practice Manager any complaint, accidents or untoward incident.
7. Be aware of, and work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, thereby working in a safe efficient manner.
8. Adhere to the uniform policy of the practice, always having a neat and tidy appearance.
9. Work contracted hours as per the duty rota and extra hours by mutual agreement to meet the demands of the practice.
10. Perform their duties in a calm, professional and competent manner.
11. Follow up patient DNAs in secondary care.
12. Replenish consultation room of stock and check expiry dates.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (GCSE Grade A-C).
Experience
* Previous experience working in a health care setting as a HCA.
* Experience working in a role that required phlebotomy.
* Experience working in primary care as a health care assistant.
Capability
* Ability to work independently, autonomously under the direction of a registered nurse and excellent communication skills.
* Intermediate IT Skills.
* Ability to Study at Degree Level.
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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