09 Oct
Churchill Medical Centre
Kingston upon Thames
Job description
Job summary
We are looking for an experiencedNursing Associate to provide high quality, compassionate care to our patientpopulation.
We are a large practicedelivering care to a total of around 26,000 patients across four sites with awell-established nursing team of Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistances, NursingAssociates and Phlebotomists.
Churchill Medical Centre,Kingston & The Orchard Practice, Chessington.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen tojoin this team as a Nursing Associate.
This role is to undertake a variety of healthcare duties as requested bymedical and other authorised health care professionals and to ensure theeffective delivery of a high-quality service centred on patient care and thepatient pathway that meets the needs and requirements of all users contributingtowards continuing accreditation with UKAS (CPA UK).
You will need a caring and compassionatenature, excellent organisational skills and toenjoy working with people. The world ofGeneral Practice is busy and ever changing so an ability to learn quickly andbe adaptable to rapid change is essential.
The role will require an ability to organise and prioritise your own workload, and so you should be comfortable working independentlyand as a committed member of a multi-disciplinary team.
About us
We can offer a range of benefits to thesuccessful candidate including six weeks annual leave, membership of the NHSPension scheme, subscription to Perkbox and a competitive salary.
The practices have a strong record ofsupporting further training and development for staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To providesupport to the nursing and medical team to ensure the efficient and effectiveprovision of the full range of nursing services to the patients of thepractice.
To ensureeffective working of treatment rooms and to maintain adequate clinical stocklevels.
To undertakeother health promotion activities as directed by the nurse manager withinagreed delegated competencies
Collection ofblood samples in accordance with training and procedures, ensuring the patientis comfortable, obtaining consent for the collection of a blood sample
Ensuringsamples are stored in appropriate containers
Accurate,legible labeling of all samples to confirm patient identity if TQUEST system isdown
Checkingpatient identification against GP or nurse request
Recording collection of blood sample in patient recordin accordance with practice procedure
Spinningbloods in the centrifuge after the last collection time in line with SWLPathology protocols
Ensuring thatsamples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
Givingvaccinations under PSDs as agreed with the nurse manager following practiceprotocols and policies
Taking andrecording blood pressures following practice protocols and policies
PerformingECGs in line with Churchill and Orchard protocols
Performspirometry after undertaking ARTP training against protocols
Performingaudiology appointments in line with CCG and practice protocols
Undertakedoppler studies in line with practice protocols
To act as achaperone as required after chaperone training
To performsimple wound dressings and removal of sutures / staples after assessment by atrained Nurse. To record wound progress as appropriate.
To run StopSmoking Sessions as per Churchill Medical Centre & Orchard Practiceprotocol
To maintainagreed stock level of clinical supplies including vaccines and medicines. Torotate stock ensuring appropriate timing of use and prevent wastage
To workalongside a practice nurse assisting in chronic disease management clinics asper Churchill Medical Centre Protocol
Ensuring anyqueries are raised with a senior clinical member of staff
Under takeBLS training; deal with faints following phlebotomy
Notifying theGP or other clinical member of staff of any patient issues outside of yourcompetencies
Liaising withother members of the nursing team to deliver high quality patient care,
receivingand directing patients courteously, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Makeeffective use of the IT system by ensuring the consistent and accuraterecording of information and the correct use of read codes
Tocomplete the Health Care Assistant Care Certificate, under the mentorship ofthe Nurse Manager
Participatein practice meetings, patient participation groups and other meetings toimprove engagement with the role of the phlebotomist
To ensurethrough safe working practices, the health, safety and welfare of colleagues,patients and visitors and to comply with Health and Safety policies andprocedures
Toparticipate in the introduction of new procedures that will result in improvedservice provision
Identify owntraining and development needs and undertake appropriate training / education asrequired
Participatein an annual individual performance review process where objectives will beagreed, performance monitored and personal development needs discussed
To attend allstatutory and mandatory training as and when required to do so.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
GCSE level maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
Evidence of competency in any of the key areas of responsibility
Experience
Essential
Previous Phlebotomy, nursing or other Health Care Assistant experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with or in general practice
- Experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field (including unpaid work)
▶️ Nursing Associate
🖊️ Churchill Medical Centre
📍 Kingston upon Thames