NHS
Nursing Associate - Beckenham Primary Care Network
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Job Description
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To support and provide excellent nursing care
Ability to deliver holistic care with an awareness of long term conditions and other co-morbid physical and psychological presentations
Recognition of the limitations of your own safe practice and when to ask for additional clinical support
Good communication skills when dealing with patients and colleagues
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your own caseload
Contributes to the achievement of local and national schemes such as QOF, QIPP, DES etc
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, behavioural health and wellbeing by using behavior change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental), 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 administrated under patient group directives or 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, urine culture in line with local guidelines
To support chronic disease management including monitoring patients with stable asthma, 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.
Provide contraception advice and sexual health guidance in line with competency. Undertaking annual contraceptive reviews in line with practice policies.
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.
To be able to provide appropriate self care advice for patients presenting with minor illness within own level of competency and referring to GP/ANP where appropriate.
Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
To assist GPs with minor surgery and well women procedures.
To maintain effective infection control measures in line with local guidelines and practice policy.
To be able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
To be able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (BLS) and the correct use of Automated Defibrillator following training, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
To engage in the support the training of nursing and medical students, and newly appointed colleagues.
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.
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, behavioural health and wellbeing by using behavior change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental), 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 administrated under patient group directives or 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, urine culture in line with local guidelines
To support chronic disease management including monitoring patients with stable asthma, 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.
Provide contraception advice and sexual health guidance in line with competency. Undertaking annual contraceptive reviews in line with practice policies.
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.
To be able to provide appropriate self care advice for patients presenting with minor illness within own level of competency and referring to GP/ANP where appropriate.
Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
To assist GPs with minor surgery and well women procedures.
To maintain effective infection control measures in line with local guidelines and practice policy.
To be able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
To be able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (BLS) and the correct use of Automated Defibrillator following training, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
To engage in the support the training of nursing and medical students, and newly appointed colleagues.
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.
- Foundation Degree
- Registered as a Nurse Associate with the NMC
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
- Ability to undertake clinical skills relevant to primary care, such as ECG, venepuncture, suture removal, urinalysis and swab taking.
- Knowledge of National immunisation and screening programmes
- Able to give lifestyle advice and promote self-care.
- Holistic approach to care
- Wound care knowledge and management
- Understands principles of Clinical Governance
- Good knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional accountability.
- Understands the importance of evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness.
- Highly autonomous and independent practitioner.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills organisation skills with the ability to constructively challenge the view and practices of managers and clinicians
- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
- Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS Web
- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
- Flexible and cooperative
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
- Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home
- An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners
- Experience in Primary Care
- Foundation Degree
- Registered as a Nurse Associate with the NMC
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
- Ability to undertake clinical skills relevant to primary care, such as ECG, venepuncture, suture removal, urinalysis and swab taking.
- Knowledge of National immunisation and screening programmes
- Able to give lifestyle advice and promote self-care.
- Holistic approach to care
- Wound care knowledge and management
- Understands principles of Clinical Governance
- Good knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional accountability.
- Understands the importance of evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness.
- Highly autonomous and independent practitioner.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills organisation skills with the ability to constructively challenge the view and practices of managers and clinicians
- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
- Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS Web
- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
- Flexible and cooperative
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
- Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home
- An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners
- Experience in Primary Care
Job summary
You will be an experienced practitioner who is comfortable working independently and under the leadership of our Registered Nurses, supporting with all aspects of nursing care and improving on the safety and quality of patient care at every opportunity.
To 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.
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You will be supported by the clinical team at each GP surgery and work with the wider clinical team to deliver holistic care to our patients.
We will encourage and support your continued professional development as well as assisting in developing a specialist area of interest where possible.
Main duties of the job
About us
Beckenham Primary Care Network (PCN) comprises 6 local practices with a total population of around 60,000 registered patients. We are looking to expand the team to include Nurse Associates working across the PCN. This role will work closely with our expanding PCN team which includes community pharmacists and social prescribing in addition to the core practice teams.
Date posted
26 January 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A3830-22-4019
Job locations
Elm House Surgery, Beckenham Beacon
379 Croydon Road
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 3FD
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Additional informationUK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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
Beckenham Primary Care Network
Address
Elm House Surgery, Beckenham Beacon
379 Croydon Road
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 3FD
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Beckenham Primary Care Network
Address
Elm House Surgery, Beckenham Beacon
379 Croydon Road
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 3FD
Employer's website
About the company
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