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Leeds

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Job summary

The NHS is seeking a qualified Nursing Associate for a 6 to 9-month maternity cover in Leeds. This role involves delivering holistic nursing care, especially to patients with learning disabilities and mental health issues, as part of a multidisciplinary team. Join a dedicated group committed to tackling health inequalities in a primary care setting.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities
Understanding of General Practice

Responsibilities

Deliver high quality, compassionate care to patients
Support patients with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health
Work within PCN to deliver person-centred care

Skills

Communication

Time management

Ability to undertake physiological measurements

Understanding of infection control

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Nursing Associate Level 5 foundation degree qualification

GCSE Grade A to C in Maths & English or equivalent

Level 3 Health and Social Care

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Job Summary

Maternity Cover for qualified Nursing Associate with Primary Care/General Practice experience - cover is for 6-9 months.

Primary Care based working with General Practices in a Primary Care Network (PCN) and Local Care Partners working in the health Population Management Hub.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

Maternity Cover for qualified Nursing Associate with Primary Care/General Practice experience - cover is for 6-9 months.

Primary Care based working with General Practices in a Primary Care Network (PCN) and Local Care Partners working in the health Population Management Hub.

Main duties of the job

Do you have the skills, experience, and desire to support and influence the health of a community and its patients to tackle health inequalities. We our looking for a Nursing Associate to do that role as part of a Primary Care Network (PCN) multidisciplinary team. The post holder will mainly focus on supporting patients with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health. They will be responsible for ensuring the effective holistic provision of high-quality nursing care to people in a clinic and outreach environments who are registered with practices in Burmantofts Harehills Richmond Hill.

This exciting role with see the Nursing Associates actively contribute to a patients health and wellbeing through the delivery of holistic care, a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological, public health needs, social economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care. Providing all relevant competencies (to be developed in line with the requirements of the service) have been achieved, she/he/they will have delegated responsibility for a pre-agreed caseload under the supervision of a nominated clinician within the PCN multidisciplinary.

About Us

The post holder will be integral to the team of Health Population Management Hub of Nursing Associates, Mental Health TNA, care coordinators, the team closely with PCN clinical pharmacists, specialist GPs, Nurses, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Social prescribers and the wider local care partners like: Community services, hospitals and third sector partners.

Working in BHR PCN

How you will tackle health inequalities in BHR PCN, caring for patients within the population, the role holder with need to have knowledge and skills to support other common associated health conditions as well as Learning Disabilities and Mental Health. The role will also include supporting and raising awareness of cancer screening for those that are eligible and providing community NHS Health Checks. We think this is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity for a nursing associate to join our commited and dedicated team that tackle health inequalities daily. Our population have a higher prevalence of mixed mental and long-term conditions because of the nature of our more deprived communities, particularly at an earlier age. Along with our culturally diverse population, our patients are typically our hard-to-reach patients.

https://www.bhrprimarycarenetwork.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 to £30,390 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0053-25-0024

Job locations

Hosted employer's address

1st Floor Park Edge Practice

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1HX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point, applicants from outside the NHS will receive the start point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms & conditions. Benefits package available including various pension schemes and Blue Light Card eligibility.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

To work within the Nursing Associate parameters of practice and deliver high quality, compassionate care to patients in their own homes/clinic environment.

To work with PCN colleagues to deliver care that will be focused on patients who have, Mental Health and Learning disabilities. Or who are at risk of multimorbiditys by ensuring they are monitored and have access to receiving the physical, psychological, and social assessments.

To work under the direction/delegation of a nominated clinician, in accordance with an individual care plan, with a focus on promoting health and independence in a personalised care plan using the What matters to me approach.

To carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered health professional.

To proactively monitor, and prioritise patients appointments and visits within a delegated caseload, making autonomous decisions within agreed competencies about patient care and seeking support from colleagues as appropriate.

Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals.

To contribute to the development of staff within the service through training and supervision.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point, applicants from outside the NHS will receive the start point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms & conditions. Benefits package available including various pension schemes and Blue Light Card eligibility.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

To work within the Nursing Associate parameters of practice and deliver high quality, compassionate care to patients in their own homes/clinic environment.

To work with PCN colleagues to deliver care that will be focused on patients who have, Mental Health and Learning disabilities. Or who are at risk of multimorbiditys by ensuring they are monitored and have access to receiving the physical, psychological, and social assessments.

To work under the direction/delegation of a nominated clinician, in accordance with an individual care plan, with a focus on promoting health and independence in a personalised care plan using the What matters to me approach.

To carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered health professional.

To proactively monitor, and prioritise patients appointments and visits within a delegated caseload, making autonomous decisions within agreed competencies about patient care and seeking support from colleagues as appropriate.

Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals.

To contribute to the development of staff within the service through training and supervision.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

General Practice experience
Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities
Experience of working in clinical teams under appropriate supervision including as part of a multi disciplinary team
Experience how to evaluate own strengths and development needs seeking advice where appropriate
Experience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information.

Qualifications

Essential

Nursing Associate Level 5 foundation degree qualification
GCSE Grade A to C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths and English or equivalent
Level 3 Health and Social Care, promoting independence
12 Lead ECG performing and Interpreting
Level 4 Learning Disability Care

Skills

Essential

Ability to undertaken Annual reviews for patients with Learning Disabilities SMI Type 2 Diabetes CKD Hypertension.
Ability to undertake and understand physiological measurements and observations eg pulse oximetry peak flow urinalysis and general observations.
Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and nonverbal communication) with patients or relatives and carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team
Evidence of IT and keyboard skills, including use of PC, IPads and other associated IT equipment
Understand importance of infection prevention and control inc PPE, ANTT, sharps.
Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Evidence of time management skills and ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
Ability to deal with non routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi disciplinary team
Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
Car driver with a current UK licence and access to a car for business purposes.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
Motivated enthusiastic and able to motivate others
Professional at all times
To strive to improve the service you provide suggesting changes to practice in line with best practice guidance.
Approachable calm and objective.
Good interpersonal skills and effective multi disciplinary team working.
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with BHR PCN Values.
Able to drive to several practices and community venues across Leeds.

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding General Practice
Be able to use GP clinical Systems EMIS and SystemOne
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Knowledge of long term/health conditions (to appropriate level) e.g. Diabetes, Heart failure, Respiratory, CKD, SMI and Learning Disabilities.
Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code and revalidation.
Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well being.
Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development through further study.
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well being.
Understanding of evidence based practice.
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding (to appropriate level).

Desirable

Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
Knowledge and understanding of risk tools e.g. Medley, MUST, AMTS, FRAT
Demonstrates an understanding of current issues relating to the NHS.

Person Specification

Essential

Understanding General Practice
Be able to use GP clinical Systems EMIS and SystemOne
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Knowledge of long term/health conditions (to appropriate level) e.g. Diabetes, Heart failure, Respiratory, CKD, SMI and Learning Disabilities.
Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code and revalidation.
Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well being.
Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development through further study.
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well being.
Understanding of evidence based practice.
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding (to appropriate level).

Desirable

Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
Knowledge and understanding of risk tools e.g. Medley, MUST, AMTS, FRAT
Demonstrates an understanding of current issues relating to the NHS.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South and East Leeds GP Group

Address

Hosted employer's address

1st Floor Park Edge Practice

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1HX

Employer's website

https://www.seleedsgpgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South and East Leeds GP Group

Address

Hosted employer's address

1st Floor Park Edge Practice

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1HX

Employer's website

https://www.seleedsgpgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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