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Nursing Associate or experienced HCA
| Posting date: | 06 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | Newton Abbot, TQ13 9QP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A5093-25-0006 |
Summary
Main responsibilities Wound management Undertake dressings Undertake suture removal Undertake Doppler readings Undertake screening including BP checks, height, weight, BMI & Urinalysis Carry out Well Person Checks and New Patient Medicals Undertake venepuncture, following training. Health Promotion Make basic assessment of needs of patient Provide nutritional advice on Obesity, Raised Cholesterol, CHD and Diabetes Understand patients motivation to adapt their lifestyle Vaccinations & Immunisations Administer injections under individual prescription or Patient Group Direction, following training. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Ear Care Undertake ear syringing, following training. Advise patients about safe ear care. Infection Control Apply infection control measures within the Practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes:- o Universal hygiene precautions. o The collection and handling of laboratory specimens o Segregation and disposal of waste materials o Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment o Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries o Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures. Emergency Management Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Womens Health Has a working knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammography screening programmes. Can discuss breast self awareness, demonstrate self-breast examination and provide supporting literature to patients. Mens Health Can discuss and give basic advice on male health issues and provide supporting literature to patients. Care and Programme Management Diabetes Has a basic understanding of diabetes Assists in the diagnosis of diabetic patients and makes appropriate referrals Supplies appropriate material for patient education Is able to manage the emergency treatment of a diabetic patient with hypo/hyperglycaemic attack according to Practice Guidelines. Cardiovascular Disease Has a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Identify and advise patients on risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease i.e. BP, lipid, glucose monitoring, family history, smoking, diet and exercise. Understands the basic management of patients with hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction and cerebro-vascular accident. Additional responsibilites Computer Literature Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a team and independently Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively Ability to work under pressure Reliability and confidentiality Own transport Ability to work flexible hours with prior arrangement Communication and Working Relationships To liaise and work closely with: All members of the Primary Healthcare Team Staff in other areas of Primary and Secondary Healthcare Patients and visitors Social Services Statutory and Voluntary Agencies