Please note this role is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave. You will work as a member of the Nursing team, under the guidance of a Registered General Nurse, supporting the organisation and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to patients registered at the practice.
Main duties of the job
Maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice protocols/policies & guidelines, as well as to provide nursing assistance to the GPs and other members of the primary healthcare team.
Assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, suture and clip removal, BMI and lifestyle advice as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs.
Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, and behavioural health and wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental) and smoking cessation services.
You will maintain accurate electronic clinical health care records.
The role of the Nursing Associate needs to be flexible in line with the present atmosphere for change within the health service delivery. It is essential that the nursing associate works within their own level of competency and expands their role in accordance with practice requirements and own scope of practice.
About us
Whaddon Healthcare is a forward-thinking and progressive organisation, and this is an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Associate who wishes to develop their career in General Practice. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed person to join our team of Nurses and Health Care Assistants, to cover maternity leave for 12 months.
The role will be based across our two sites. The working pattern can be negotiated.
Whaddon Healthcare has been providing family medicine to our patients since 1920. We are an innovative organisation that offers a variety of Primary and Community services including Cardiology, Respiratory and Gynaecology. We have a list size of 21,500 patients and operate over two sites in Milton Keynes.
Job responsibilities
Principal Clinical Responsibilities:
To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, suture and clip removal, BMI, and lifestyle advice, as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs.
To support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, and behavioural health and wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental) and smoking cessation services.
To support the RGN with the holistic assessment and planning of wound care plans for patients with chronic and acute wounds.
To implement agreed wound care plans, following local and national evidence-based guidelines, inclusive of the treatment of minor traumatic wounds within own level of competency. To recognise any deterioration of wounds or infection and arrange early review with PN/GP or specialist as required.
Following recognised Leg Ulcer management training and the completion of competencies, to undertake Leg Ulcer care and compression bandaging, following agreed care plans in line with local/practice policy.
Following training and competency assessment, to undertake adult NHS immunisation programmes and ensure vaccines/injections are administered under patient-specific direction.
To undertake administration of prescribed medicines via oral, IM, SC routes, following competency-based training and practice policy.
Provide holistic assessment and treatment of patients attending for ear irrigation following relevant training.
To undertake the collection of pathological & microbiology specimens including venepuncture, swabs, and urine culture in line with local guidelines.
To support chronic disease management including monitoring patients with stable asthma and undertaking preliminary investigations for Type 2 diabetes patients, such as foot checks.
To provide general health promotion education, advice on national screening programs and guide/refer patients to appropriate services.
In line with national guidance and with recognised competency-based training, undertake screening programs such as cervical screening tests.
To undertake any investigatory test, such as Ambulatory BP monitoring, automated Dopplers and Spirometry, taking basic history and referring patients to relevant clinician for interpretation/planning of care.
Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
To maintain effective infection control measures in line with local guidelines and practice policy.
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and medication. Assist in the completion of monthly stock take and support the cost-effective use of disposable items.
Maintain adequate stock within the treatment room and assist with the re-stocking of other clinical rooms as required.
To participate in developments within the practice and support QOF requirements.
Maintain accurate record keeping on our medical record system (System 1), as per NMC guidelines.
Recognise and understand the importance of observing, documenting, and communicating the signs and symptoms of any safeguarding concerns.
Attend and actively participate in practice meetings as required.
Awareness of referral mechanisms for mental health issues, family violence, vulnerable adults, and addictive behaviours.
Actively take part in mandatory and internal/external training as requested.
Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols as listed in the Staff Handbook and contract.
This is not exhaustive and specific tasks may vary, always allowing the individual to work within their own competence and remit of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
* Registered Nursing Associate on NMC register
Experience
* Experience of working in a primary care or community setting
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to follow clinical policies, protocols, and procedures
* Familiar with clinical IT systems
* Effective time management
* Evidence of and willingness to undertake quality improvements
* Experience of contributing to safeguarding practice/procedure
* Ability to undertake clinical skills relevant to primary care, such as ECG, venepuncture, suture removal, urinalysis, and swab taking.
* Able to give lifestyle advice and promote self-care.
* Holistic approach to care
* Wound care knowledge
* Understands principles of Clinical Governance
* Good knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional accountability.
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting prior to foundation degree training
* Core medicine management knowledge
* Leg Ulcer management knowledge
* /Doppler skills and competency
* Completed training to be able to administer injections following PSD
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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