Nurse Associate

Job summary

Care Plus Group Primary Care practices provides the first point of contact for registered patients accessing the health care service. The service will work collaboratively with patients to assist them in managing and preventing illnesses and coordinating access to specialised care.

The Care Plus Group Primary Care practices, Open Door and Quayside, provide services for a client group with a range of diverse and sometimes complex needs including substance misuse, homelessness, mental health problems and self-neglect.

Please note that Care Plus Group Primary Care are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job Title: Nurse Associate

Hours: 30 hours per week, Mon - Fri

Based at: Open Door and Quayside Medical Centre

Permanent Contract

£29,110 pro rata per annum,fixed salary point

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Associate to join our expanding team within CPG Primary Care providing services for a client group with a range of diverse and sometimes complex needs including substance misuse, homelessness, mental health problems and self-neglect.

You will:

• Work under the direction of the practice clinical team/ Advanced Nurse practitioner or in supporting other Health and Social Care Professionals and the delivery of Health and Social Care interventions to Service Users.
• Be expected to use their own initiative within their area of competence.

• Be a qualified Nurse Associate and be registered with the NMC and have experience of working within a community setting and undertaking a range of clinical skills, In particular complex wound care, patient health checks, venepuncture and ECG.

In return you will have opportunity to further develop your skills, be part of a forward thinking clinically lead team, and receive regular support.

If you are interested in this role please contact Kirsty Newson on 07775034062 for further information.

About us

Open Door & Quayside are subsidiaries of Care Plus Group.

Open Door is committed to improving the health & social care for some of the most vulnerable people within North East Lincolnshire. Quayside is a GP practice which is committed to ensuring that the local community are given the opportunity to access a range of health and care services and receive information, advice and guidance needed to improve their lives.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
• Care Certificate or willing to achieve within 6 months of commencement in post

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously in the community setting
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
• Know when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of Systmone computer system including mobile version
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to others
• To have a range of clinical skills, such as, wound care, eye care, pressure area care, venepuncture, bowel/bladder care, clinical observations including blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate electronic and paper records

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the regulations relating to Health and Social Care

Other

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
• Flexible approach to working arrangements
• Ability to transport self and equipment safely and in a timely manner

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health and/or social care environment
• Experience of performing clinical duties appropriate to the role
• Experience of completing data entry using electronic systems

Desirable

• Experience of working in partnership conjunction with senior staff