PCN Nurse Associate

NHS; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS seeks a Registered Nurse Associate to support patient care within a dynamic healthcare team. The role grants the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health by delivering high-quality nursing services, while also adhering to professional and compliance standards. Ideal candidates should have a Foundation Degree Nurse Associate and effective communication skills to promote patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree Nurse Associate and active NMC registration required.
• Experience in management and education of long-term conditions preferred.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Educate patients on managing their health conditions.

Skills

Strong clinical and assessment skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

Compassionate and patient-focused approach

Professional approach to appearance and conduct

Education

Foundation Degree Nurse Associate

NMC registration

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Tools

SystmOne

EMIS

Job description

The Registered Nurse Associate will support the PCN team byproviding a range of nursing services to patients. They will work under thesupervision of registered nurses and other healthcare professionals,contributing to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

The Registered NurseAssociatewill be required topromote and support the mission and vision of the Practice and contribute tothe effective operation of the nursing function on a day-to-day basis. Theywill:

Ensure strict confidentiality when seeing,treating and liaising with patients.

Adopt, implement and support any changes thatare introduced to improve the service.

At all times provide a caring service and totreat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectfulmanner.

Demonstrate their competence by the efficientcompletion of all tasks allocated to them.

Carry out their duties and responsibilities incompliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations.

Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughoutthe course of their employment.

Effectively manage own time, workload andresources.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team byreflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improveand enhance team performance.

About us

Gosforth Jesmond Health is a company set up by the Primary Care Networks (PCN) of North Gosforth and Jesmond and Lower Gosforth to manage and deliver PCN contracts and services. We are innovative in our approach and our working environment is dynamic and complex, as we endeavour to support the six GP practices of our two networks deliver high quality primary care services in challenging times.

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

• Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Completion of comprehensive geriatric assessments, dementia reviews and annual or 5 year health checks.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes.
• Conduct health screenings including smears, and assist in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
• Perform phlebotomy and collect/manage other specimens for testing.

Health Education and Promotion

• Educate patients on managing their health conditions and promoting healthy lifestyles.
• Provide advice on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Support patients in managing their medication and treatment plans.
• To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patients nursing needs to include; undertaking routine procedures including venepuncture, ECG recording, measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs, continence assessment, pressure area, wound care, nutritional assessments.
• Foot care, skin integrity, mood identification (as outlined in the NMC Nursing Associate Skills Annex).
• Identify and report changes in a patients condition to a registered nurse or other professional.
• Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members.
• Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition.
• Work with registered nurses and other professionals and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with NMC code.
• Assist in the coordination of patient referrals and follow-up appointments.
• Participate in practice meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with practice policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and other practice staff.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provide support and guidance to healthcare assistants and other junior staff.

Person Specification

Other

• The role involves direct patient contact and may require handling of biohazard materials
• Full driving licence

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree Nurse Associate
• NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Evidence of experience in management and education of long term conditions.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Strong clinical and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ( to be demonstrated in application )
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach
• Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post.
• IT literate.
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Professional approach to appearance and conduct.
• The nurse associate must adhere to strict confidentiality and privacy standards.
• Previous experience in a general practice or similar healthcare setting is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SystmOne or EMIS
• Demonstrate knowledge of Primary Care, QoF, Enhanced Services.

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.