Job Description

Hinckley and Bosworth Medical Alliance ltd are looking for a Nurse Associate to work 37.5 hours per week, in Hinckley Central PCN covering Castle Mead Medical Centre.

The full-time starting salary for this role is 26,095.04, after you have successfully passed your probation period the salary will increase to 26,616.94. After your first annual appraisal, approximately 18 months in post, the salary will then increase to 27,149.72.

Job Purpose/Summary

To work as a member of the General Practice Nursing team, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to patients registered at the member practices.

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.

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 her/his role in accordance with practice requirements and own scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities:

To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, suture and clip removal, BMI and lifestyle advice, as directed with registered nurses and GP's. 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 the collection of pathological & microbiology specimens including venepuncture, swabs, urine culture in line with local guidelines. To undertake cervical screenings. 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. In line with national guidance and with recognised competency-based training, undertake screening programs such as cervical screening tests. 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 clinicians 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 participate in developments within the practice and support QOF requirements. To be registered with the NMC. Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice for Nursing Associates Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patient's notes and on computers, as per NMC guidelines. Attend and actively participate in practice/ PCN meetings as required. Awareness of statutory protection procedures including referral and recognition of signs and symptoms of child abuse. 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.
Involvement and participation with Quality Outcomes Framework and local performance management schemes Participate in and work towards QOF target and local performance related targets (Primary care Commissioning Framework PCCF)

To support with the requirements as outlines in the PCN DES, including but not limited to providing additional hours for Extended Access.

Education, Training & Development:

Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service Demonstrates understanding of the mentorship process and will participate in appraisal Demonstrates ability to conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan with supervision from more experience colleagues Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity Participates in the delivery of formal education programmes; inspiring others to be positive in their support of continuous improvement

Research and Evaluation:

Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentations at practice and local level Demonstrates ability to apply research evidence base into working place Demonstrates understanding of principles of research governance.

Confidentiality:

In 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

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carer's, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information 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 practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety and security as defined in the Federation's Health & Safety Policy and the Federation's Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice 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 general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holder's role

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Federation procedures and policies, and current legislation

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

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,095.04-27,149.72 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hinckley, LE10 1DS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NMC registration (required)
Work Location: In person