Nursing Associate

Job summary

The post holder is a Nursing Associate registered with the Nursing and Midwifery council. They are required to act within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a multi-disciplinary team within General Practice.

As a Nursing Associate, you will work under the supervision of and in partnership with the nursing team to provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care. You will contribute to the on-going assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• To engage in positive relationships with patients, carers, families and other staff based on respect and within appropriate boundaries
• To act in a professional capacity at all times
• To be able to set therapeutic limits with patients, carers or relatives
• To be able to communication with the patient about care planning risk assessment needs
• Communicate complex and sensitive information verbally and in writing
• Actively contribute during handovers to meet the care needs of patients
• Actively contribute to staff meetings
• To be able to confidently and accurately convene patient information in the role of an associate nurse for MDT meetings
• To formulate care plans under the supervision of registered staff
• To communicate risk issues as they arise to ensure safe care
• To communicate concerns relating to patient behaviour or mental state to other members of the multidisciplinary team

Requirements

• Demonstrate evidenced based knowledge in the main physical health problems that adult patients may present with i.e., high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, epilepsy, respiratory issues, constipation, lack of personal hygiene, including foot care.
• Demonstrate an ability to undertake baseline physical observations and record results correctly. In addition, be able to identify anomalies that should be referred to a first level nurse or one of the medical staff Baseline observations include:
  • Phlebotomy
  • Blood pressure
  • Pulse
  • Respiration
  • Weight
  • Height
  • Elimination pattern
  • Eating pattern
  • Sleep pattern
  • Glucose monitoring
• Demonstrate an ability to complete ongoing monitoring templates
• Ability to carry out a full health assessment with support from other members of the practice
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organization and how the role may contribute to the service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Understand the requirements for NMC professional revalidation
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs
• Venepuncture trained
• Strong IT skills
• Effective time management (planning & organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• ECGs
• Experience of working in a primary care environment

About us

Welcome to Lingfield surgery, a thriving and forward-thinking practice dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare to our 11,300 patients. We pride ourselves on being an open and friendly team, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Our diverse and skilled team includes 5 General Practitioners, 1 Paramedic Practitioner, 1 Clinical Pharmacist supported by 2 Practice Nurses, alongside 3 Healthcare Assistants. Beyond our core nursing and medical staff, we also benefit from a range of allied healthcare professionals, including a first contact physiotherapist and mental health practitioners, ensuring a holistic approach to patient well-being. A dedicated team of administrative support staff works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

We are always looking for innovative ways to enhance our services and patient experience. If you are interested in learning more about our practice or exploring potential collaborations, we would warmly welcome an informal chat.

Benefits package

• NHS pension
• Free onsite parking