Nursing Associate

As a Nursing Associate, you will provide professional, competent and efficient nursing care based on best practice which meets patients' health and social needs, involving other members of the clinical team as appropriate.Job Location: This advert states 2 locations, however this role could be at any of our 8 Surgery Sites across York.Working Hours: The working hours are negotiable and can be discussed.Pay: The pay is dependent on experienceMain duties of the jobWorking under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, to provide professional, competent and efficient medical care based on best practice which meets patients health and social needs, involving other members of the clinical team as appropriate.To contribute to the Practice goal Providing the Best Clinical CareAbout usPriory Medical Group (PMG) is an award winning large multi-site training practice based in the beautiful city of York. Our team is made up of a highly-skilled, experienced and varied work force doing their very best for our patients.We are more than happy to discuss any queries candidates may have prior to application.Job responsibilitiesThere are a variety of Primary Clinical Duties, some of which are below:You will be responsible for the provision of skilled nursing care to the practice population within your own competence and NMC professional code of conduct, working under the supervision of a Registered General Nurse.Deliver care within the boundaries of your role, knowledge and competence, focusing on supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long term conditions, health prevention and screening activities.Implement and evaluate programmes of care to improve health and well-being and meet the healthcare needs of individuals and groups.Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.Demonstrate a range of technical and clinical skills and competencies in accordance with the needs of the practice.Ability to work under pressure, prioritising workload effectively.Provide holistic care putting the patient first and acting in the best interests of patients and their families.Always follow practice guidelines and undertake appropriate training to achieve competence.Offer Health Promotions and performing certain Nursing Tasks.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThere are a variety of Primary Clinical Duties, some of which are below:You will be responsible for the provision of skilled nursing care to the practice population within your own competence and NMC professional code of conduct, working under the supervision of a Registered General Nurse.Deliver care within the boundaries of your role, knowledge and competence, focusing on supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long term conditions, health prevention and screening activities.Implement and evaluate programmes of care to improve health and well-being and meet the healthcare needs of individuals and groups.Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.Demonstrate a range of technical and clinical skills and competencies in accordance with the needs of the practice.Ability to work under pressure, prioritising workload effectively.Provide holistic care putting the patient first and acting in the best interests of patients and their families.Always follow practice guidelines and undertake appropriate training to achieve competence.Offer Health Promotions and performing certain Nursing Tasks.There are also Clinical Care Administration Tasks.Person SpecificationQualificationsRegistered and ongoing membership with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) by ensuring he/she keeps their professional skills and knowledge up to date and uphold professional standards.Certification of Enhanced Criminal Record Check with childrens and/or adults barred list check(s)Medical Defence Indemnity: It is a condition of this employment and the Nurses responsibility to effect and maintain membership of a recognised Medical Defence Organisation commensurate with their professional duties at the Partners expense throughout the period of your employment.Appropriate evidence of qualifications for any procedure and/or care the individual is asked to provide within the team and scope of their role (I.e. Wound Management / Minor Injuries / Vaccinations / Implanon etc.)Skills and BehavioursAbility to work in a teamAbility to work autonomouslyAbility to exercise and adhere to the Practice confidentiality policiesCommunication SkillsRisk Management: It is essential the post holder is willing to access support and advice as appropriate. Awareness of the scope / boundaries of their own responsibilities, decision making, skills and knowledge is vital and to assertively and appropriately escalate and/or access support.IT LiterateDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr