About this role
Job summary
Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nursing Associate looking to join a friendly and supportive GP practice team on the beautiful South Coast?
Southbourne Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic Nursing Associate to become an integral member of our welcoming and experienced clinical team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive, patient-focused practice where teamwork, professional development and high-quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do.
Located in the coastal village of Southbourne, near Chichester, our practice benefits from a fantastic location with excellent transport links, beautiful countryside and coastline nearby, and a positive working environment where staff are valued and supported.
Please be aware that subject to the number and quality of applications received we may choose to close the advert earlier than the advertised date.
Main duties of the job
As a Nursing Associate, you will work closely with our registered nurses, GPs and wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, person-centred care to our patients. You will support the delivery of a broad range of nursing services, helping patients to maintain their health and wellbeing while enabling registered nurses to focus on more complex clinical care.
Key responsibilities will include:
Delivering high-quality clinical care under the direction of registered nurses and GPsUndertaking wound care and dressingsPerforming clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration monitoringVenepuncture, ECGs and vaccinations (following appropriate training and competency assessment)Supporting long-term condition monitoring and health promotion initiativesContributing to immunisation, screening and public health programmesAssisting with minor surgical proceduresMaintaining accurate clinical records and codingWorking collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient outcomes
About us
What We OfferA supportive and welcoming team environmentOpportunities for ongoing professional development and trainingRegular clinical supervision and supportA varied and rewarding role within General PracticeThe opportunity to make a real difference to patients and the local communityWorking in an attractive South Coast location close to Chichester and the coast
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Nursing Associate in delivering health services:
Deliver high quality, compassionate care while undertaking specific clinical and care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional) with a focus on promoting good health and independenceProvide high-quality holistic and person-centred care to individualsProvide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSFProvide wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as requiredWork as part of the MDT to provide and monitor care, under direct or indirect supervision and ensure delivery of nursing associate dutiesImprove the safety and quality of care at every opportunityContribute to the delivery of integrated careWork with a supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace and enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people presentProvide support and supervision to training nursing associates, healthcare assistants, apprentices and those on learning assignments/placements as requiredSupport registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical careDevelop relationships across the MDT to support the integration of the role across health and social care including primary care, secondary care and mental healthMaintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records ensuring that clinical data is appropriately recorded with SNOMED codesPerform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse including appropriate codingAfter undertaking additional training, provide flu vaccinations, ECGs and venepuncture and other relevant clinical tasks as required and in line with the competencies of the rolePromote health and wellbeing to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health checkProvide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patientsProvide support during minor operations as requiredAdvise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector servicesCommunicate proactively and effectively with all MDT colleagues, attending and contributing to meetings as requiredBe aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding ChildrenProcess pathology results as requiredEnhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the serviceContribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governanceAttend a formal appraisal with your manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreedContribute towards public health and screening programmes, including immunisations and vaccinationsSupport and deliver health promotion and wellbeing programmes including any opportunistic deliveryMaintain a clean, tidy, effective working areaBe an integral part of the general practice team, working in each practice and across the PCN, as well as supporting the wider multi-disciplinary teamRecognise boundaries of practice and know when and to whom patients should be referredDemonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problemsSupport in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss eventsUndertake all mandatory training and induction programme
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking Understanding of the scope of the role of the nursing associate in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development
Personal Qualities Essential
Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional policies / local policies/procedures and codes of conduct Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way Understand the requirement for PSDs and associated policy Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Understanding of safeguarding adults and children Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Commitment to ongoing professional development Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work to key policies and procedures Clear, polite telephone manner
Desirable
Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet Effectively utilise resources
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to clinical colleagues Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers Understand the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Chaperone experience Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
Desirable
Good clinical system IT knowledge TPP SystmOne Broad knowledge of clinical governance Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and healthcare support workers as required within the clinical setting
Qualifications Essential
Registered nursing associate and on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider
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 Southbourne Surgery
Address Southbourne Surgery
337 Main Road
Emsworth
Hampshire
PO10 8JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://southbournesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)