Nurse Associate in London

The Nurse Associate will work as a member of the General Practice Nursing team under the guidance of a Registered General Nurse and support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to patients registered at the practice. We are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of all our patients. Working in General Practice gives you the opportunity to work closely with patients and the local community across their lifespan and to really make a difference.

Main duties of the job:

• You will maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice protocols/policies & guidelines, as well as 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 expands their role in accordance with practice requirements and own scope of practice.
• You will support in cervical screening, child immunisations, bloods, ECG, asthma and diabetes reviews.

About us:

Gorton Medical Centre is a progressive, patient-focused GP practice dedicated to delivering high-quality primary care services. We foster a collaborative and supportive team environment and are committed to the ongoing professional development of all staff. Serving a patient population of approximately 10,500, we are a well-established, forward-thinking practice providing care to diverse communities. Our organisation is led by a team of 5 dedicated salaried GPs and supported by a wide-ranging multidisciplinary team that includes a Paramedic, Clinical Pharmacist, Practice Nurse, Physician Associate, Mental Health Practitioner, Physios, Social Prescriber and Healthcare Assistants.

This robust clinical workforce is underpinned by a highly skilled and efficient administrative team that ensures the seamless operation of the practice. Together, our multidisciplinary team is committed to providing outstanding care and continually improving health outcomes for the communities we serve.

Job responsibilities:

• Deliver high quality, compassionate care while undertaking specific clinical and care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional) with a focus on promoting good health and independence.
• Nursing Associates work in practice, independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care, and within all aspects of the nursing process.
• Support in taking smears, child immunisations, bloods, ECG, asthma and diabetes reviews.
• Assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, suture and clip removal, BMI and lifestyle advice, as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs.
• Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental), smoking cessation services.
• Support the RGN with the holistic assessment and planning of wound care plans for patients with chronic and acute wounds.
• Implement agreed wound care plans, following local and national evidence-based guidelines, inclusive of the treatment of minor traumatic wounds within own level of competency.
• Recognise any deterioration of wounds or infection and arrange early review with PN/GP or specialist as required.
• Carry out Chronic Disease Management annual reviews delegated by the Practice Nurse or senior colleague.
• Support the Practice 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 the Practice Nurse, GP or other member of the Primary Healthcare Team.
• Be able to undertake baseline observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, spirometry, blood glucose levels, ECG, assessing nutrition and hydration, participate in screening programmes and Annual Reviews for example in patients with Learning Disabilities.
• Perform cervical smear screening on completion of additional training as guidance RCN Position Statement on Registered Nursing Associates (RNAs) training in cervical sample taking.
• 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 protocols with referral to Practice Nurse 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 infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained.
• Be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidenced based care of an allocated group of patients.
• Be an accountable professional who is responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of proficiency.
• Recognise and work within the limits of their competency.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.
• Deliver quality care to patients and work effectively within the nursing team.
• Be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.

Person Specification:

Clinical Skills and Knowledge:

• Understanding of local health promotion.
• Good communication style, clear and concise.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedures.
• Effective time management.
• Able to recognise your level of competence within your scope of practice and when to refer to others.

Personal Qualities:

• Polite and approachable.
• Flexible and co-operative.
• Motivated and passionate about your role.
• High level of integrity.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Able to use resources effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure in stressful situations.

Qualifications:

• Satisfactory occupational health clearance for the role specified.
• Evidence of continual professional development to meet NMC requirements.
• Registered with the appropriate professional body.

Experience:

• Experience of working in a primary care setting.
• Additional competencies such as long-term condition management, cervical screening, use of Emis.

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.