Job description

Job responsibilities

The nursing associate will work as part of a multidisciplinary tam to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients within the practice. Working within their scope of practice and under the guidance of registered nurses and GPs, the post holder will support the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care. The role will involve undertaking a range of clinical procedures including phlebotomy, wound care, vaccinations and immunisations (where trained and competent), health checks and monitoring patients with long-term conditions.

The nursing associate will contribute to the management of patients with chronic diseases such a diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension, supporting clinics and promoting self-care and healthy life choices. They will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely patient records, ensuring all care is documented and appropriately within the clinical system and delivered in accordance with practice policies, professional standards and evidence based guidance. They will maintain high levels of infection prevention and control, ensure clinical areas and equipment are safe and well maintained, and contribute to safeguarding responsibilities by identifying and escalating any concerns appropriately.

The post holder will work collaboratively with patients, colleagues and external healthcare professionals to ensure seamless and effective care delivery. They will participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, mandatory training and continuing professional development, demonstrating a commitment to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience working in a patient-facing healthcare role
• - Experience delivering direct patient care within multidisciplinary team
• - Competence in undertaking clinical observations and basic clinical procedures.
• - Experience maintaining accurate patient records and using electronic clinical systems
• - Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, infection prevention and control, and health and safety requirements.

Desirable

• - Previous experience working in general practice or primary care
• - Experience supporting patients with long-term conditions
• - Experience in participating in quality improvement, audits or service development.

Qualifications

Essential

• - Registered Nursing Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• - Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or NMC approved qualification
• - Current NMC registration with no restrictions on practice.
• - Evidence of continuing professional development.
• - GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English
• - System one trained

Desirable

• - Immunisation and vaccination training
• - Phlebotomy qualification or competency
• - NHS health check training
• - Basic life support or anaphylaxis training
• - long term condition management training
• - care certificate
• - Mentorship, coaching or assessor qualification

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 Leicestershire Medical Group

Address

Kibworth Medical Centre

Smeeton Road

Kibworth Beauchamp

Leicester

LE8 0LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southleicestershiremedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate plays a vital role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within the practice. Working under supervision of GPs and practice nurses, the successful candidate will undertake a variety of clinical duties including blood samples, performing NHS health checks, recording observation such as blood pressure, height, weight and BMO and assisting in routine clinical procedures.

The successful candidate ill be responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring all clinical activity is documented appropriately within the clinical system, and adhering to practice policies relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and health and safety. They will be expected to maintain clinical equipment, ensuring treatment room are clean, safe and fully stocked, and contribute to the smooth running of clinical services.

The post holder will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, remonstrating excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach when caring for patients. They will actively participate in training, practice meetings, and professional development activities to maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills while supporting the delivery of safe, effective and responsive healthcare services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Healthcare qualification such as NVQ level 2/3 in health and social care, care certificate or equivalent
• - GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• - Previous experience working within a GP practice
• - Caring and compassionate approach
• - Good communication
• - Ability to work effectively within a team
• - Willingness to learn and undertake training
• - Understanding of patient confidentiality and professional boundaries
• - Experience with clinical systems, SystmOne

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Leicestershire Medical Group

Address

Kibworth Medical Centre

Smeeton Road

Kibworth Beauchamp

Leicester

LE8 0LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southleicestershiremedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)