Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing Associate
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- 10 months (Fixed term currently until 31/03/2025 but may be extended to 31/03/2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 842-SCS-4577-24
- Employer
- Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Creswell Medical Centre
- Town
- Creswell
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 pa, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
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Nursing Associate
NHS AfC: Band 4
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Associate to work with us at our friendly GP surgery.
We are looking for a candidate who is full of enthusiasm and ready for challenge, to join our nursing team.
The role will be varied and cover all aspects of Practice Nursing offering a high standard of continued patient centred care to our patient population.
We are happy to consider soon-to-be registered applicants who are close to the end of their training.
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Main duties of the job
Nursing Associates work in practice, independently under the leadership of registered nurses, within all aspects of the nursing process.
Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients.
Provide effective evidence-based care for service users under the supervision of registered nurses to perform non-complex activities, in line with clinical governance and professional standards.
To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as venepuncture, routine BP checks, ECG, BMI, lifestyle advice, health checks, screening and annual reviews as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs
Support the Practice Nurses with the management of patients with long-term conditions/chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centred approach.
Perform cervical smear screening on completion of training as guidance RCN Position Statement on Registered Nursing Associates (RNAs) training in cervical sample taking.
Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC standards under Patient Specific Directions.
Prioritise and manage own workload.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with Trust policy and the NMC Code.
Following agreed protocols with referral to Practice Nurse or GPs as appropriate to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.
Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new patient medicals and NHS health checks.
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Education, Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Nurse Associate qualification / working towards
- NMC registration / working towards
Desirable criteria
- General Practice Experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Working in health and or social care environment
- Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing
- Following treatment plans
- Risk management and safeguarding
- MDT or integrated team working
Desirable criteria
- SystmOne experience or other electronic patient documentation system
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Effective time management
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Communication
Desirable criteria
- Long Term Conditions Experience
Aptitude and Personal Qualitie
Essential criteria
- Team player but able to work alone.
- Flexible and able to use own initiative
- Reliable and professional
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mrs Rachael Carter
- Job title
- Practice Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01909 721206
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