HCA/Nursing Associate

NHS; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Burton upon Trent seeks a Nursing Associate/HCA to join their team. The role focuses on providing high-quality, patient-centered care, assisting with routine nursing tasks, and supporting chronic disease management. Candidates must be a registered Nursing Associate or hold a Health Care Assistant NVQ Level 3/4 and have primary care experience. The practice values teamwork and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Team collaboration

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate with primary care experience.
• Primary care experience and phlebotomy certificate for Health Care Assistant.
• Ability to undertake clinical skills such as phlebotomy, suture removal, urinalysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as phlebotomy.
• Support chronic disease management and monitors patients.
• Provide general health promotion education and advice.

Skills

Lifestyle advice promotion

Clinical skills relevant to primary care

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Understanding of evidence-based practice

Education

Nursing Associate registered with the NMC

Health Care Assistant NVQ Level 3/4

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Were delighted that you are considering joining our supportive and dedicated team. As part of our General Practice Nursing team, youll play a vital role in helping us provide high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. Working alongside experienced colleagues, youll find an environment that values teamwork, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a real difference in patients lives.

You will work as a member of the General Practice Nursing team here at The Tutbury Practice, under the supervision of our Practice Nurse Manager, to support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to patients registered at the practice. 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.

Your role of Nursing Associate/HCA needs to be flexible in line with the present atmosphere for change within health service delivery. It is essential that the nursing associate/HCA works within their own level of competency and expands their role in accordance with practice requirements and their own scope of practice. You will be well supported in your role in an already highly effective team.

You will be accountable to the GP Partners and will professionally report to the Nurse Manager and Deputy Nurse Manager.

Main duties of the job

To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care,such as Phlebotomy, BP checks, ECG, suture and clip removal, BMI and lifestyleadvice, as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses andGPs.

To support chronic disease management including monitoring patients withstable asthma, undertaking preliminary investigations for Type 2 diabetespatients, such as foot checks.

To undertake the collection of pathological & microbiology specimensincluding bloods, swabs, urine culture in line with local guidelines andensuring sample are ready to be despatched to the laboratory in a timelyfashion.

To provide general health promotion education, advice on nationalscreening programs and guide/refer patients to appropriate services such aswound care, weight management and podiatry.

To undertake adult / child NHS immunisation programmes and ensurevaccines/injections are administrated under patient group directives or patientspecific direction.

In line with national guidance and with recognised competency-basedtraining, undertake screening programs such as cervical screening tests(Nursing Associate).

About us

TheTutbury Practice is a rural GP surgery located in Tutbury, serving patientsfrom nearby areas such as Rolleston, Hatton, and Stretton. Our practice has apatient population of 8,500. Our clinical team includes two GP partners, foursalaried GPs, a clinical pharmacist, a nurse practitioner, and an experiencednursing team, all supported by a friendly and dedicated admin and receptionstaff.

Weare committed to our core values of reliability, compassion, and patient-centredcare. Our team fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and we take pride increating a positive and supportive work environment.

Job responsibilities

Use appropriate templates in EMIS /Ardens for all procedures, training will be given in this area.

Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.

To assist GPs with minor surgery and coil fitting.

To maintain effective infection control measures in line with local guidelines and practice policy.

Prepare clinical waste and sharps bins ready for collection and complete appropriate documentation.

Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels within the treatment room and assist with the re-stocking of other clinical rooms as required and reorder of clinical supplies as required.

To participate in developments within the practice and support QOF requirements.

Attend and actively participate in practice meetings as required.

Actively take part in mandatory and internal/external training as requested.

Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols as listed in the Staff Handbook and contract.

Any other duties deemed appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Nursing Associate registered with the NMC (Primary care experience).
• and/or
• Health Care Assistant NVQ Level 3/4 (Primary care experience and phlebotomy certificate).

Experience

• - Able to give lifestyle advice and promote self-care.
• - Knowledge of National immunisation and screening programmes
• Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness.
• - Ability to undertake clinical skills relevant to primary care, such as phlebotomy, suture removal, urinalysis and swab taking
• Ideas to improve patient care/ outcomes.
• - Able to listen to patients/carers history and interpret relevant information to understand health needs.
• - Uses resources efficiently.
• - Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
• - To work independently and as part of a team.
• - The ability to organise and prioritise your own workload.
• - An understanding of your own capabilities and an awareness of your own limitations.
• - Awareness of confidentiality and safeguarding / GDPR.
• - To be able to work towards: Interest or working knowledge of any area of Chronic Disease management.
• - Wound care / Leg Ulcer management knowledge.
• - Knowledge of learning disabilities and mental health patient reviews.
• - Completed training to be able to administer injections following PGD/PSD.
• - Understands Principles of Audits.
• - Understands the principles of Risk Management.
• - Competent in use of EMIS or other clinical systems.

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.