Job summary Do you have the skills, experience, and desire to support and influence the health and wellbeing of patients to tackle health inequalities. We our looking for a Nursing Associate to do that role as part of a Primary Care Network (PCN) multidisciplinary team. The post holder will mainly focus on supporting patients with multimorbiditys like diabetes, chronic kidney disease, serious mental illness and learning disabilities. They will be responsible for ensuring the effective holistic provision of high-quality nursing care to people in clinics at community events and in outreach environments. There is a mixture of clinical work and as well great opportunities to work with patients in group learning sessions and engage with the community at arranged events and group sessions. Main duties of the job This exciting role with see the Nursing Associates actively contribute to a patients health and wellbeing through the delivery of holistic care, a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological, public health needs, social economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care. Providing all relevant competencies (to be developed in line with the requirements of the service) have been achieved, she/he/they will have delegated responsibility for a pre-agreed caseload under the supervision of a nominated clinician within the PCN multidisciplinary. The post holder will be integral to the team of clinical pharmacists, specialist Mental Health HCA, care coordinators, care home patients and a womens health hub, GPs, Nurses, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Social prescribers and the wider local care partners like: Community services, hospitals, specialist for long term conditions along the patients pathway. About us Working in BHR PCN How you will tackle health inequalities in BHR PCN, caring for patients with long-term conditions mental health and Learning disabilities (multimorbidity) is very common and is a known priority for BHR PCN. We think this is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity for a nursing associate to join our commited and dedicated team that tackle health inequalities daily. Our population have a higher prevalence of mixed mental and long-term conditions because of the nature of our more deprived communities, particularly at an earlier age. Along with our culturally diverse population, these multimorbidity patients are typically our hard-to-reach patients. Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point, applicants from outside the NHS will receive the start point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms & conditions. Benefits package available including various pension schemes and Blue Light Card eligibility. Date posted 15 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,147 to £30,390 a year depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number U0053-24-0037 Job locations Hosted employer's address 1st Floor Park Edge Practice Leeds West Yorkshire LS14 1HX Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities To work within the Nursing Associate parameters of practice and deliver high quality, compassionate care to patients in their own homes/clinic environment. To work with PCN colleagues to deliver care that will be focused on patients who have or are at risk of multimorbiditys by ensuring they are monitored and have access to receiving the physical, psychological, and social assessments. To work under the direction/delegation of a nominated clinician, in accordance with an individual care plan, with a focus on promoting health and independence in a personalised care plan using the What matters to me approach. To carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered health professional. To proactively monitor and prioritise patients appointments and visits within a delegated caseload, making autonomous decisions within agreed competencies about patient care and seeking support from colleagues as appropriate. Supporting the team at events with clinical knowledge and experience. Supporting and managing group-based session to support the patients education and understanding of relevant medical conditions like hypertension. Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals. To contribute to the development of staff within the service through training and supervision. Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities To work within the Nursing Associate parameters of practice and deliver high quality, compassionate care to patients in their own homes/clinic environment. To work with PCN colleagues to deliver care that will be focused on patients who have or are at risk of multimorbiditys by ensuring they are monitored and have access to receiving the physical, psychological, and social assessments. To work under the direction/delegation of a nominated clinician, in accordance with an individual care plan, with a focus on promoting health and independence in a personalised care plan using the What matters to me approach. To carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered health professional. To proactively monitor and prioritise patients appointments and visits within a delegated caseload, making autonomous decisions within agreed competencies about patient care and seeking support from colleagues as appropriate. Supporting the team at events with clinical knowledge and experience. Supporting and managing group-based session to support the patients education and understanding of relevant medical conditions like hypertension. Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals. To contribute to the development of staff within the service through training and supervision. Person Specification Knowledge Essential - Understanding General Practice - Be able to use GP clinical Systems EMIS and SystemOne - Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development - Knowledge of long term/health conditions (to appropriate level) e.g. Diabetes Heart failure Respiratory CKD SMI and Learning Disabilities. - Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code and revalidation. - Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice - Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being. - Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development through further study. - Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being. - Understanding of evidence based practice. - Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding to appropriate level Desirable - Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness - Knowledge and understanding of risk tools for example Medley MUST AMTS FRAT - Demonstrates an understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. Personal Qualities Essential - Motivated enthusiastic and able to motivate others - Professional at all times - To strive to improve the service you provide suggesting changes to practice in line with best practice guidance. - Approachable calm and objective. - Good interpersonal skills and effective multi-disciplinary team working. - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with BHR PCN Values. - Able to drive to several practices and community venues across Leeds. Experience Essential General Practice experience Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities Experience of working in clinical teams under appropriate supervision including as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information. Qualifications Essential Nursing Associate Level 5 foundation degree qualification GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent Level 3 Health and Social Care, promoting independence 12 Lead ECG performing and Interpreting Level 4 Learning Disability Care Skills Essential - Ability to undertaken Annual reviews for patients with Learning Disabilities SMI Type 2 Diabetes CKD Hypertension. - Ability to undertake and understand physiological measurements and observations e.g. pulse oximetry peak flow urinalysis and general observations. - Ability to communicate effectively written verbal and non-verbal communication with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team - Evidence of IT and keyboard skills, including use of PC IPads and other associated IT equipment - Understand importance of infection prevention and control inc PPE ANTT sharps. - Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities - Evidence of time management skills and ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload - Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact - Ability to communicate effectively written verbal and non-verbal communication with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team - Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people their families carers and colleagues - Car driver with a current UK licence and access to a car for business purposes. Person Specification Knowledge Essential - Understanding General Practice - Be able to use GP clinical Systems EMIS and SystemOne - Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development - Knowledge of long term/health conditions (to appropriate level) e.g. Diabetes Heart failure Respiratory CKD SMI and Learning Disabilities. - Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code and revalidation. - Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice - Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being. - Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development through further study. - Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being. - Understanding of evidence based practice. - Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding to appropriate level Desirable - Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness - Knowledge and understanding of risk tools for example Medley MUST AMTS FRAT - Demonstrates an understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. Personal Qualities Essential - Motivated enthusiastic and able to motivate others - Professional at all times - To strive to improve the service you provide suggesting changes to practice in line with best practice guidance. - Approachable calm and objective. - Good interpersonal skills and effective multi-disciplinary team working. - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with BHR PCN Values. - Able to drive to several practices and community venues across Leeds. Experience Essential General Practice experience Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities Experience of working in clinical teams under appropriate supervision including as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information. Qualifications Essential Nursing Associate Level 5 foundation degree qualification GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent Level 3 Health and Social Care, promoting independence 12 Lead ECG performing and Interpreting Level 4 Learning Disability Care Skills Essential - Ability to undertaken Annual reviews for patients with Learning Disabilities SMI Type 2 Diabetes CKD Hypertension. - Ability to undertake and understand physiological measurements and observations e.g. pulse oximetry peak flow urinalysis and general observations. - Ability to communicate effectively written verbal and non-verbal communication with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team - Evidence of IT and keyboard skills, including use of PC IPads and other associated IT equipment - Understand importance of infection prevention and control inc PPE ANTT sharps. - Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities - Evidence of time management skills and ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload - Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact - Ability to communicate effectively written verbal and non-verbal communication with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team - Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people their families carers and colleagues - Car driver with a current UK licence and access to a car for business purposes. 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 South and East Leeds GP Group Address Hosted employer's address 1st Floor Park Edge Practice Leeds West Yorkshire LS14 1HX Employer's website https://www.seleedsgpgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)