Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Understand the nursing process and be able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to improve health and well-being and meet the healthcare needs of individuals and groups

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Enable patients, families and carers to develop their knowledge and understanding about their health and well-being and be as self-managing as possible

Demonstrate a range of technical and clinical skills and competencies in accordance with the needs of the service

Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure, prioritising workload effectively

Demonstrate an ability to use a problem-solving approach within limits of competence

Demonstrate an ability to provide holistic patient-centred care

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for tasks for which you have received appropriate training and achieved competency

Offer health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment, which may include:

o BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis and smoking status

o Breast health awareness

o Cervical screening

o New patient checks

o Well man/woman checks

o Advice for healthy eating, exercise, alcohol consumption and smoking

Perform routine nursing tasks such as:

o Venepuncture

o Recording ECG

o Spirometry

o Chaperoning and assisting patients

o Dressings and wound care

Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines

Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and administer vaccines according to current guidelines and legislation

Advise and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad

Assist in the provision of treatment plans to meet family planning needs

Administer and monitor medication consistent with protocols, standards, and legislation

Assist in the provision of nursing care within the context of primary care for patients with mental health problems

Delegate aspects of care as appropriate

Monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment, reporting to Nurses Manager as required

Perform other clinical tasks as trained and agreed to meet the needs of the Practice. This may include:

o Chronic disease management reviews including asthma, diabetic, non-diabetic hyperglycaemia cardiovascular disease, high risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension

o Annual reviews including learning disability and mental health reviews

o Consultations for diabetics including lifestyle advice, BP, weight, height, foot assessments and referring to suitable registered practitioners

o Travel risk assessments using NaTHNaC website and other relevant websites, ability to document vaccinations and advice required, seeking advice from suitable registered practitioner

Administer IM vaccinations including, NHS selective programme, NHS additional vaccinations and NHS supported travel vaccinations which may include: Covid, Shingles, Pneumococcal, Influenza, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Boostrix, Meningitis ACWY, HiB, Revaxis under a Patient Specific Directive

Perform oral contraception checks using clinical IT template referring to GP or family planning nurse as appropriate

Administer injectable contraception including under a Patient Specific Directive following the late injection guidelines if appropriate, and refer to GP or suitable qualified practitioner if required

Perform more complex wound care following a documented plan of care completed by a suitable qualified practitioner

Prepare specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Assist in the provision of minor surgery and surgical procedures assist in raising awareness and promotion of health within own competence

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients within own competence

Assist the patient and other clinicians in the delivery of care in urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Act as chaperone and assist patients

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions according to Infection Control guidelines

Undertake infection control monitoring

Assist nurses with the maintenance of stocks of vaccines and other drugs in according to current guidelines and practice policy

Maintain and control stock levels of clinical equipment and supplies, reporting to the senior nurse as required

Physically assist in the transfer and movement of materials and equipment

Maintain accurate and complete records and other documentation in accordance with Practice protocol

Be aware of and recognised issues relating to safeguarding for both adult and child and reports any concerns to the appropriate person

Work with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living and encourage uptake of services.

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Understand the nursing process and be able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to improve health and well-being and meet the healthcare needs of individuals and groups

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Enable patients, families and carers to develop their knowledge and understanding about their health and well-being and be as self-managing as possible

Demonstrate a range of technical and clinical skills and competencies in accordance with the needs of the service

Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure, prioritising workload effectively

Demonstrate an ability to use a problem-solving approach within limits of competence

Demonstrate an ability to provide holistic patient-centred care

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for tasks for which you have received appropriate training and achieved competency

Offer health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment, which may include:

o BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis and smoking status

o Breast health awareness

o Cervical screening

o New patient checks

o Well man/woman checks

o Advice for healthy eating, exercise, alcohol consumption and smoking

Perform routine nursing tasks such as:

o Venepuncture

o Recording ECG

o Spirometry

o Chaperoning and assisting patients

o Dressings and wound care

Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines

Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and administer vaccines according to current guidelines and legislation

Advise and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad

Assist in the provision of treatment plans to meet family planning needs

Administer and monitor medication consistent with protocols, standards, and legislation

Assist in the provision of nursing care within the context of primary care for patients with mental health problems

Delegate aspects of care as appropriate

Monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment, reporting to Nurses Manager as required

Perform other clinical tasks as trained and agreed to meet the needs of the Practice. This may include:

o Chronic disease management reviews including asthma, diabetic, non-diabetic hyperglycaemia cardiovascular disease, high risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension

o Annual reviews including learning disability and mental health reviews

o Consultations for diabetics including lifestyle advice, BP, weight, height, foot assessments and referring to suitable registered practitioners

o Travel risk assessments using NaTHNaC website and other relevant websites, ability to document vaccinations and advice required, seeking advice from suitable registered practitioner

Administer IM vaccinations including, NHS selective programme, NHS additional vaccinations and NHS supported travel vaccinations which may include: Covid, Shingles, Pneumococcal, Influenza, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Boostrix, Meningitis ACWY, HiB, Revaxis under a Patient Specific Directive

Perform oral contraception checks using clinical IT template referring to GP or family planning nurse as appropriate

Administer injectable contraception including under a Patient Specific Directive following the late injection guidelines if appropriate, and refer to GP or suitable qualified practitioner if required

Perform more complex wound care following a documented plan of care completed by a suitable qualified practitioner

Prepare specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Assist in the provision of minor surgery and surgical procedures assist in raising awareness and promotion of health within own competence

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients within own competence

Assist the patient and other clinicians in the delivery of care in urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Act as chaperone and assist patients

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions according to Infection Control guidelines

Undertake infection control monitoring

Assist nurses with the maintenance of stocks of vaccines and other drugs in according to current guidelines and practice policy

Maintain and control stock levels of clinical equipment and supplies, reporting to the senior nurse as required

Physically assist in the transfer and movement of materials and equipment

Maintain accurate and complete records and other documentation in accordance with Practice protocol

Be aware of and recognised issues relating to safeguarding for both adult and child and reports any concerns to the appropriate person

Work with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living and encourage uptake of services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post

Desirable

• Reliable
• Flexible
• Excellent attendance record

Skills

Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• 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
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting
• Good customer service skills
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• IT literate with good keyboard skills
• Telephone skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care networks

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• 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
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Understand and observe strict confidentiality

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• An interest in Primary Care
• Good communication (written and verbal)
• Work well under pressure
• Able to work as a team member
• Able to work unsupervised
• Able to use own initiative
• Be self-motivated
• Hard working and willing
• Flexible and adaptable
• Enthusiastic

Other

Essential

• Able to work at the desired times
• Flexibility of hours for cover
• Good sickness record

Desirable

• Non-smoker
• Car driver/clean licence

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post

Desirable

• Reliable
• Flexible
• Excellent attendance record

Skills

Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• 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
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting
• Good customer service skills
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• IT literate with good keyboard skills
• Telephone skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care networks

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• 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
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Understand and observe strict confidentiality

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• An interest in Primary Care
• Good communication (written and verbal)
• Work well under pressure
• Able to work as a team member
• Able to work unsupervised
• Able to use own initiative
• Be self-motivated
• Hard working and willing
• Flexible and adaptable
• Enthusiastic

Other

Essential

• Able to work at the desired times
• Flexibility of hours for cover
• Good sickness record

Desirable

• Non-smoker
• Car driver/clean licence

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).

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

Burton Latimer Medical Centre

Address

Higham Road

Burton Latimer

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN15 5PU

Employer's website

https://www.burtonlatimermedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)