Nursing Associate

Job summary

CBC Workforce Solutions Flexible Workforce Hub is recruiting Nursing Associates who have experience working in general practice. As a Nursing Associate, you will support GP practices in Gateshead on a sessional basis during practice opening hours undertaking tasks as required in surgery such as assisting and supporting the clinical team, undertaking clinical tasks signposting patients as required.

You can choose shifts from a number of practices who we represent in Gatesheads Primary Care Network via our online rota system. Shifts are on a sessional basis, during practice opening hours.

We are a new team who believe in recruiting locally, to build stronger relationships with our partners and patients. We have a dedicated team based in Team Valley who will support applicants with the application and any training required.

Main duties of the job

Assist the practice team with hands-on, person-centred care of patients as part of the wider nursing team
Work independently under leadership of registered nurses within NMC Code of Conduct
Undertaking cervical screening
Measure and interpret blood glucose levels
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
Advise and support patients with health promotion and lifestyle advice
Support patient and their families and carers through diagnosis and treatment
Recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Practice Nurse or other relevant registered healthcare professional as appropriate.
Handle sensitive and confidential information
Ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
Use of clinical IT systems, and maintaining accurate patient records
Monitor and manage maintenance of stock
Recognise and report issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults

About us

CBC Workforce Solutions delivers services with Partner organisations as part of Gateshead Care Partnership. The other Partner organisations are made up of, Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust (GHNFT), Gateshead Local Authority, and CBC Health Federation.

Collaboration, mutual respect, and trust are fundamental to successful partnership working.

All staff employed into the company will frequently be working across organisational boundaries to ensure patient safety is paramount, and pathways of care are seamless and inclusive. All staff are expected to work professionally, respectfully and in collaboration with the partners and with frequent contact with voluntary and third sector organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. JOB TITLENursing Associate

2. LOCATIONVarious GP Practices throughout Gateshead

3. BAND/SALARYBand 4

4. CONTRACTZero Hours Contract (Variable hours during practice opening hours only)

5. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

You can choose shifts from a number of practices who we represent in Gatesheads Primary Care Network via our online rota system. Shifts are on a sessional basis, during practice opening hours.

6. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualified Nursing Associate with NMC registration
Patient facing work experience in general practice is essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Excellent organisational skills and time management
Ability to work autonomously
Experience of clinical decision making in line with registration
Experience of undertaking cervical screening
Experience of Long Term Condition management
Experience of administering childhood and seasonal immunisations
Experience of undertaking clinical tasks - including ECGs, sutural removal and venepuncture
Experience of undertaking and accurately recording observations such as height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse
Experience of wound care
Knowledge and understanding of health promotion within primary care

7. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the practice team with hands-on, person-centred care of patients as part of the wider nursing team
Work independently under leadership of registered nurses within NMC Code of Conduct
Undertaking cervical screening
Measure and interpret blood glucose levels
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
Advise and support patients with health promotion and lifestyle advice
Support patient and their families and carers through diagnosis and treatment
Recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Practice Nurse or other relevant registered healthcare professional as appropriate.
Handle sensitive and confidential information
Ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
Use of clinical IT systems, and maintaining accurate patient records
Monitor and manage maintenance of stock
Recognise and report issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

In the course of their work the hub member may have access to confidential information relating to the company, its staff, stakeholders, and patients. All such information must be treated as highly confidential, and any breach will be subject to disciplinary action. In addition, the nature of this role may mean that the post holder also has access to information regarding local general practices and this should also be treated as confidential.

9.COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Excellent communication skills with all staff including:

- Practice Managers and Partners

- Practice Team Leads

- Flexible Workforce Hub Team (CBC Workforce Solutions)

- Local general practices

10. PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT:

The hub member will participate in any training implemented by CBC Workforce Solutions as part of their contract and professional development.

11. WORKING CONDTIONS

Frequent use of VDU
Occasionally exposed to verbal/violence and aggression
Face to face direct patient
Remote clinical assessment/patient contact
Working autonomously
Working as part of a team
Remote working/need to drive to work across locations
Regular interruptions when concentrating
Competing priorities - time constraints
Frequent interruptions/changes in requests
May need to move around 1 or more facility frequently

12. HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY

It is the responsibility of the individual to work in compliance with all current health and safety legislation and the company's Health and Safety Policy and to complete any training requirements both statutory and mandatory in line with the company's legal responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety and Welfare at Work Act 1974.

13. INFECTION CONTROL

It is the responsibility of all individuals to comply with infection control policies and to attend any appropriate training requirements in line with the company's responsibility to comply with Government Directives.

14. PRIVACY & DIGNITY & RESPECT AND EQUALITY OF OPPORTNITY

CBC Workforce Solutions is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, patients, and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, religion or belief or employment status. Staff will be supported to challenge discriminatory behaviour.

15. PROFESSIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT:

To abide by the Code of Practice of Professional body as published by the relevant regulatory body.

16. PARTNERSHIP WORKING

Collaboration, mutual respect, and trust are fundamental to successful partnership working.

17. GENERAL

This job description is intended as a guide to the principal duties and responsibilities for the post and should be considered an exhaustive list. It is subject to change in line with future development of the company.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

Flexibility of working days and hours including extended hours provision/able to travel to different locations at short notice

Desirable

Clean driving licence and access to car

Qualifications

Essential

1. Qualified Nursing Associate
2. Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

1. Clinical experience in general practice
2. Experience of clinical decision making in line with registration
3. Experience of undertaking cervical screening
4. Experience of managing long term conditions
5. Experience in childhood and seasonal immunisations
6. Experience of undertaking clinical tasks including ECGs, sutural removal, and venepuncture
7. Experience of undertaking and accurately recording observations such as height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse
8. Knowledge and understanding of health promotion within primary care
9. Experience of wound care
10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
11. Ability to work as part of a team
12. Excellent organisational skills and time management
13. Working knowledge of EMIS

Professional Registration

Essential

Registered as a Nursing Associate with NMC

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

Community Based Care Workforce Solutions LTD

Address

Ground Floor, Building 7

Queenspark, Queensway

Gateshead

Tyne and Wear

NE11 0QD

Employer's website

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

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