Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION:

Nursing Associate ROLE: To assist the doctors and nursing team in providing effective care for the practice population. Nurse Associates will work within the practice, independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care, and within all aspects of the nursing process. They will be an integral part of our practice clinical teams to compliment the role of the GP and other Health Care Professionals providing safe, high quality care to our patient population. This list is not exhaustive and specific tasks may vary always allowing the individual to work within their own competence and required remit of their role.

KEY TASKS Clinical The post holder will:

1) Take intravenous blood samples from patients as directed 2) Check stock levels and expiry dates of drugs and supplies in treatment room as directed by the practice nurses or practice manager. 3) Fridge Temperature Monitoring 4) Ensure adequate cleaning or disposal of equipment. 5) Assist patients to prepare for examination by the doctor, including undressing/dressing. (Chaperone) 6) Ability to be flexible and provide holiday/sickness cover.



7) Undertake ECGs 8) Undertake Spirometry 9) Perform New Patient Registration Examinations for new patients registering at the practice. 10) Take Blood Pressure readings for patients on behalf of the GP. 11) Undertake NHS Health Checks 12) Undertake Diabetic Foot Checks 13) Ear Syringing 14) Lung Function Checks 15) Baby Checks 16) Support the Management of Long Term Conditions 17) Wound Dressings / Compression Stockings 18) Dopplers 19) Suture / Clip Removal 20) Following the relevant training and competency assessment completion, carry out vaccinations as part of the UK vaccination schedule under PSD from a prescriber 21) Health Promotion 22) Contraception Reviews 23) Following the relevant training and competency assessment completion, carry out cervical cytology. 24) Communicate effectively with other members of the primary health care team providing input and support to colleagues in the treatment and care of patients.



25) Act autonomously within own competence and monitor patient care 26) Recognise and work within the limits of own competence, recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment Administrative 1) Keep accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records for each patient contact. 2) Be aware of, and work in accordance with, all practice policies and protocols relevant to nursing. 3) Help to identify their own training needs and actively participate in any training identified as being necessary by their manager or employer. 4) Attend regular staff meetings and maintain adequate communication.



5) Participate in staff development and performance review. 6) Report to Practice Manager any complaint, accidents or untoward incident. 7) Be aware of, and work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, thereby working in a safe efficient manner. 8) Adhere to the uniform policy of the practice, always having a neat and tidy appearance.



9) Work contracted hours as per the duty rota and extra hours by mutual agreement to meet the demands of the practice. 10) Perform their duties in a calm, professional and competent manner. 11) Follow up patient DNAs in secondary care 12) Replenish consultation room of stock and check expiry dates