PCN Nurse Associate
| Posting date: | 26 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 October 2024 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS27 7PX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5584-24-0008 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of the Nursing Associate. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The Nursing Associate will work within their scope of clinical practice and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code, supported by supervision from a Senior Nurse, and: Carry out Chronic Disease Management annual reviews delegated by a supervising Nurse or senior colleague. Monitor and support the lead nurse with the management of patients with long-term conditions / chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centred approach. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Be able to take vital signs and observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g., pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, blood glucose levels, ECG, assessing nutrition and hydration. Undertake wound care and management, as required. Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC Standards, e.g., via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being. Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals and NHS Health Checks. Document Consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guidelines Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical adult and children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect. Ensure all mandatory training is completed on an annual basis including safeguarding, confidentiality, Equality + Diversity etc. Recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines. Be able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines. Obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written), as required. Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained. Chaperone and assist patients, where appropriate, who are being examined by another clinician. Assist GPs, e.g., with minor surgery and family planning clinics. Undertake pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs. Ensure confidentially of information gained at work is always preserved. Assist in practice audits, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls. Participate and contribute towards any local incentive project relevant to the role. To communicate concerns relating to patient behaviour or mental state to other members of the multidisciplinary team. Additional Tasks: With Knowledge, Training and Experience Cytology Childhood Immunisations & Vaccinations Vaccinations (e.g. travel, influenza etc.) Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or Senior Nurse to agreed protocols. Provide general and specific health screenings to the practices patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary. Advise patients on general health care with referral to GPs as necessary. Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs or senior Nurse. Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service. Demonstrates understanding of the mentorship process. Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity. Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice. Administrational and Professional Responsibilities Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practices team/s. Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice/s. Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports. Attend and participate in meetings as required. Contribute to the assessment of service needs. Assist patients to identify their health needs. Contribute a nursing perspective to the practice/PCN development plan as required. Manage and organise individual patient consultations. Aware of identification and reporting procedures related to professional standards. Ensure effective relationships and communications with colleagues and other agencies. Support the clinical governance agenda. Identify potential changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence-based guidelines. Personal Development. Work with a named clinical point of contact for advice and support. Undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the role and responsibilities, and provide evidence of learning activity as required. Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion training and health and safety. Maintain and develop professional development and education either virtually or by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for the needs of the service. Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Miscellaneous: Establish strong working relationships with GPs and practice teams and work collaboratively with other Nurse Associates, Care coordinators, social prescribing link workers and health and wellbeing coaches, supporting each other, respecting each others views, and meeting regularly as a team Act as a champion for personalised care and shared decision making within the PCN. Demonstrates understanding of the Nursing Associates role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace. Demonstrates understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision. Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service. Reviews progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others. Demonstrates ability to motivate self to achieve goals Identify opportunities and gaps in the service and provide feedback to continually improve the service and contribute to business planning. Contribute to the development of policies and plans relating to equality, diversity, and reduction of health inequalities. Work in accordance with the practices and PCNs policies and procedures. Contribute to the wider aims and objectives of the PCN to improve and support primary care.