Nurse Associate (Nurse considered) - 12m maternity cover

NHS Jobs; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Massachusetts seeks a Nurse Associate (nurse considered) for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves undertaking clinical duties such as measuring blood pressure, venepuncture, ECGs, dressings, vaccinations, and cervical screening support under supervision as needed.

You will collaborate with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff, maintain patient records, and participate in audits and training sessions to ensure high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Blood pressure monitoring
• Venepuncture and venipuncture/collection
• ECG recording
• Wound care and dressings
• Urinalysis and specimen collection
• Vaccinations and immunisations administration where trained
• Cervical screening assistance where trained
• Health promotion and disease prevention guidance
• Infection prevention and control practices
• Maintain patient records and clinical correspondence
• Audit activities and quality improvement

Job description

Nurse Associate (Nurse considered) - 12m maternity cover

Clinical Duties Undertake clinical procedures within scope of practice, including: Blood pressure monitoring Venepuncture and phlebotomy ECG recording Dressings and wound care Simple wound closure (where trained and competent) Ear irrigation (where trained and competent) Urinalysis and specimen collection NHS Health Checks Support chronic disease monitoring clinics, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension reviews. Administer vaccinations and immunisations where appropriately trained and authorised. Assist with cervical screening programmes where trained and competent. Deliver health promotion and preventative healthcare advice to patients. Recognise deterioration or safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately. Contribute to infection prevention and control procedures. Patient Care Provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients of all ages. Assist patients to understand and manage their health conditions. Promote patient independence and self-care where appropriate. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Administrative Responsibilities Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using the practice clinical system. Manage clinical correspondence and follow-up tasks as delegated. Participate in audit activities and quality improvement initiatives. Team Working Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and administrative colleagues. Participate in clinical meetings and practice training sessions. Support the supervision and development of healthcare assistants where appropriate. Governance and Compliance Practice in accordance with: NMC Code Practice policies and procedures Information governance requirements Infection Prevention and Control standards Safeguarding legislation and guidance Health and Safety regulations Maintain professional registration and mandatory training requirements.