Nurse Associate

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse. We are family friendly and happy to discuss flexible arrangements.

post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective

nursing care to the whole practice population.

A

focus on the clinical delivery of evidence based practice for patients with

long- term conditions and management

and preventative nursing interventions to all patients.

Work

collaboratively with the whole general practice team to meet the needs of patients,

supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing support and

direction for the nursing team.

The Nurse Associate will work as a member of

the General Practice Nursing team under the guidance of a Registered General

Nurse and support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care in a

holistic and proactive manner to patients registered at the practice.

You will 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.

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 expand their role in accordance with practice

requirements and own scope of practice.

continuing direct and indirect care to patients across the practice population.

clinical observations. phlebotomy, flu vaccinations, ECGs, BPs and

venepuncture, and other designated clinical tasks as required.

Assisting

in wound care management following patient care plans

Monitoring

and support of the management of patients with long-term conditions / chronic

diseases, using a holistic patient centred approach.

Support

patients to improve and maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing

Assist

with the co-ordination of Infection Control policy and audit.

Chaperone

patients when required.

Support

registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex

clinical care

Contribute

to the delivery of integrated care.

Promote

health and well-being to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health

checks, Hypertension reviews, Prediabetes checks.

Advise

patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate,

including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local

community and voluntary sector services.

Identify

personal development and training needs in conjunction with the Line Manager

Participate

in an annual Personal Development Review.

Keep

all mandatory training up to date and maintain own portfolio of professional

development.

Participate

in Quality Improvement activities.

fully in practice audit and quality development programmes.

the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to

gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.

They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect

their privacy and act appropriately

the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder

may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their

carers, staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to

information relating to the Primary Care Network and Practice.

As

an organisation, all such information from any source is to be regarded as

strictly confidential

relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the

business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in

accordance with the policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the

protection of personal and sensitive data

post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health,

safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the

Practice Health & Safety manual, and the infection control policy and

Using

personal security systems within the workplace according to guidelines.

Identifying

the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way

that manages those risks.

Making

effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

Using

appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and

safe way and free from hazards.

Actively

reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when

recognised.

Keeping

own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the

maintenance of standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job

holders role

Undertaking

periodic infection control training (minimum annually).

Reporting

potential risks identified.

Demonstrate

due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The

post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers

Acting

in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them

in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current

legislation.

Respecting

the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving

in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and

respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

The

post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the

Primary care Network as part of this employment, with such training to include:

Participation

in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for

maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Taking

responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating

skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

The

post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Primary Care Network and

Alert

other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess

own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or

under supervision.

Contribute

to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and

making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Work

effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively

manage own time, workload and resources.

The team consists of 4 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 3 ACP's and a nursing team of 8.

We have excellent links with the Upper Calder Valley PCN and engage with the ARRS roles, including, First Contact Physiotherapists, Visiting clinicians, Team of Pharmacist, Social Prescribers, Care Co-ordinators, and an Ageing Well Team. We are truly an MDT.

Experience

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered first level nurse; - Relevant nursing degree

Desirable: - Independent prescribing qualification