About this role
Job summary
Closing date 16/6/26,We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
About us
We are a small, friendly, rural dispensing practice with 6,800 patients operating from our main site in Escrick and a branch surgery in North Duffield. In addition to this role, our Nursing team consists of a Nurse Manager, a Practice Nurse and a Healthcare Assistant.
You will work as a member of the General Practice Nursing team, under the supervision and assessment of a Registered General Nurse, to support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to patients registered at the practice.
Main duties of the job
Job summary
You will work as a member of the General Practice Nursing team, under the supervision and assessment of a Registered General Nurse, to support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to patients registered at the practice.
You will maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice protocols/policies & guidelines, as well as to provide nursing assistance to the GPs and other members of the primary healthcare team.
Your role of the Nursing Associate needs to be flexible in line with the present atmosphere for change within the health service delivery. It is essential that the nursing associate works within their own level of competency and expand his/her role in accordance with practice requirements and own scope of practice. You will be well supported in your role in an already highly effective team.
The role is varied every day. You are expected to work within your competence, and you will be supported to develop professionally and lead your own clinics.
You will be NMC registered, professional, reliable and flexible. You will be passionate about giving the very best of care to your patients.
You will be a team player, working with others but also able to work on your own. You will engage in nurse meetings and clinical meetings and be prepared to try new initiatives.
You are prepared to challenge existing processes for the benefit of the patients.
About us
About us
We are a small, friendly, rural dispensing practice with 6,800 patients operating from our main site in Escrick and a branch surgery in North Duffield.In addition to this role, our Nursing team consists of a Nurse Manager, a Practice Nurse and a Healthcare Assistant.
Job description Job responsibilities
LOCATION: Escrick Surgery
POSITION: Nursing Associate
SALARY: dependent on experience
REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager
About us
We are a small, friendly, rural dispensing practice with 6,800 patients operating from our main site in Escrick and a branch surgery in North Duffield. In addition to this role, our Nursing team consists of a Nurse Manager, a Practice Nurse and a Healthcare Assistant.
Job summary
You will work as a member of the General Practice Nursing team, under the supervision and assessment of a Registered General Nurse, to support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to patients registered at the practice.
You will maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice protocols/policies & guidelines, as well as to provide nursing assistance to the GPs and other members of the primary healthcare team.
Your role of the Nursing Associate needs to be flexible in line with the present atmosphere for change within the health service delivery. It is essential that the nursing associate works within their own level of competency and expand his/her role in accordance with practice requirements and own scope of practice. You will be well supported in your role in an already highly effective team.
The role is varied every day. You are expected to work within your competence, and you will be supported to develop professionally and lead your own clinics.
You will be NMC registered, professional, reliable and flexible. You will be passionate about giving the very best of care to your patients.
You will be a team player, working with others but also able to work on your own. You will engage in nurse meetings and clinical meetings and be prepared to try new initiatives.
You are prepared to challenge existing processes for the benefit of the patients.
JOB DESCRIPTION - NURSE ASSOCIATE
To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, as directed and agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs.
To support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions.
To support the RGN with the holistic assessment and planning of wound care plans for patients with chronic and acute wounds.
To implement agreed wound care plans, following local and national evidence-based guidelines, inclusive of the treatment of minor traumatic wounds within own level of competency. To recognise any deterioration of wounds or infection and arrange early review with PN/GP or specialist as required.
Following recognised Leg Ulcer management training and the completion of competencies, to undertake Leg Ulcer care and compression bandaging, following agreed care plans in line with local/practice policy.
Following training and competency assessment, to undertake adult NHS immunisation programmes and ensure vaccines/injections are administrated under patient group directives or patient specific direction.
Following training and competency assessment, to undertake administration of GNRH analogues +/- other subcutaneous or intramuscular injections.
To undertake the collection of pathological & microbiology specimens including venepuncture, swabs, urine dipstick and culture.
To support chronic disease management and our recall system
In line with national guidance and with recognised competency-based training, undertake screening programs such as cervical screening tests.
To undertake any investigatory test, such as Ambulatory BP monitoring, automated Dopplers and Spirometry, taking basic history and referring patients to relevant clinician for interpretation/ planning of care.
Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
To assist GPs with minor surgery and well women procedures.
To maintain effective infection control measures in line with local guidelines and practice policy.
To be able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
To be able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (BLS) and the correct use of Automated Defibrillator following training, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and medication. Assist in the completion of monthly stock take and support the cost-effective use of disposable items.
Maintain adequate stock within the treatment room and assist with the re-stocking of other clinical rooms as required.
To participate in developments within the practice and support QOF requirements.
To be registered with the NMC. Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice for Nursing Associates.
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes and on computers, as per NMC guidelines.
Attend and actively participate in practice meetings as required.
Awareness of statutory protection procedures including referral and recognition of signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Awareness of referral mechanisms for mental health issues, family violence, vulnerable adults and addictive behaviours.
Actively take part in mandatory and internal and external training as requested.
Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols as listed in the Staff Handbook and contract.
Any other requested duty commensurate with job role
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintain work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
Promptly report any potential risks identified.
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
Being familiar with the operation and maintenance schedule for fire, panic and intruder alarms.
CONFIDENTIALITY
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Able to give lifestyle advice and promote self-care.
Core medicine management knowledge
Wound care knowledge
Knowledge of National immunisation and screening programmes
Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical
effectiveness.
Ability to undertake clinical skills relevant to primary care, such as
ECG, venepuncture, suture removal, urinalysis and swab taking.
ideas to improve patient care/ outcomes.
Able to listen to patients/carers history and interpret relevant
information to understand health needs.
Good communication skills
Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake
responsibility
Uses resources efficiently
Recognises own limitations and shares the load with others
Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
Calm under pressure and able to switch-off outside work
Desirable
To be able to work towards:
Interest or working knowledge of any area of Chronic Disease management
Leg Ulcer management knowledge
Spirometry/Doppler skills and competency
Cervical smears
Assisting GP with womens health procedures
Completed training to be able to administrate injections following PGD/PSD
Understands Principles of Audit
Understands the principles of Risk Management
Competent in use of System One and other software used in
healthcare
Access to own vehicle/public transport
Qualifications
Essential
Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with no restrictions on Practice.
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.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Person Specification Experience Essential Able to give lifestyle advice and promote self-care. Core medicine management knowledge Wound care knowledge Knowledge of National immunisation and screening programmes Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness. Ability to undertake clinical skills relevant to primary care, such as ECG, venepuncture, suture removal, urinalysis and swab taking. ideas to improve patient care/ outcomes. Able to listen to patients/carers history and interpret relevant information to understand health needs. Good communication skills Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility Uses resources efficiently Recognises own limitations and shares the load with others Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility Calm under pressure and able to switch-off outside work Essential Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with no restrictions on Practice. 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.
Desirable
Desirable To be able to work towards: Interest or working knowledge of any area of Chronic Disease management Leg Ulcer management knowledge Spirometry/Doppler skills and competency Cervical smears Assisting GP with womens health procedures Completed training to be able to administrate injections following PGD/PSD Understands Principles of Audit Understands the principles of Risk Management Competent in use of System One and other software used in healthcare Access to own vehicle/public transport Qualifications Essential Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with no restrictions on Practice. 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.
Qualifications Essential
Person Specification Experience Essential Able to give lifestyle advice and promote self-care. Core medicine management knowledge Wound care knowledge Knowledge of National immunisation and screening programmes Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness. Ability to undertake clinical skills relevant to primary care, such as ECG, venepuncture, suture removal, urinalysis and swab taking. ideas to improve patient care/ outcomes. Able to listen to patients/carers history and interpret relevant information to understand health needs. Good communication skills Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility Uses resources efficiently Recognises own limitations and shares the load with others Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility Calm under pressure and able to switch-off outside work Essential Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with no restrictions on Practice. 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.
Desirable
Desirable To be able to work towards: Interest or working knowledge of any area of Chronic Disease management Leg Ulcer management knowledge Spirometry/Doppler skills and competency Cervical smears Assisting GP with womens health procedures Completed training to be able to administrate injections following PGD/PSD Understands Principles of Audit Understands the principles of Risk Management Competent in use of System One and other software used in healthcare Access to own vehicle/public transport Qualifications Essential Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with no restrictions on Practice. 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.
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 Escrick Surgery
Address 4 Main Street
Escrick
York
YO19 6LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.escricksurgeryyork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)