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Job Summary Are you passionate about the delivery of high-quality nursing care In a Wound Clinic setting. Does wound healing and wound aetiology fascinate you We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Nurse Associate to fulfil an integral role within the wound care service within Barrow Together PCN The working hours will be predominantly out of hours, evenings and weekends. As this specialised service develops there may be the scope to expand to other services. Key Objectives and Requirements To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Practice Nurse and General Practitioners Undertake simple dressing procedures/complex dressings/compression following practice guidelines and using aseptic technique Undertake doppler assessment (subject to training, knowledge and experience) Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room specific to wound care Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment room Maintain accurate patient records Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care Have the ability to understand when to seek advice and refer patient to other health professionals To continue with professional development Participate in meetings as required within the practice and the PCN Have the ability to manage workload independently Work closely with all members of the team across all the practices within the PCN Training and Education Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

Key Objectives and Requirements The Role of the Nursing Associate is to be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, or other registered healthcare professional, for patients attending for sexual, reproductive and HIV health care. With a focus on promoting health. The role encompasses clinical duties including direct patient care and having the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals care plan. Be an accountable professional, working within the parameters of the Nurse Associate role, as per NMC guidance, and your scope of competence, accessing clinical and care advice as needed. Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse or other registered healthcare professional, dependent on the setting. Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS values. Other aspects include housekeeping and administration duties which involve overseeing the maintenance of a safe environment for both patients and staff. Work as part of a designated clinical team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient. Contribute to the planning of care delivery in association with the Registered Nurse. Contribute to on-going assessments recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment and action. Demonstrate the ability to recognise the deteriorating patient or other situations that require escalation to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice. Implement and evaluate individual care / treatment plans. Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of patients care. Accept delegated responsibility from the Registered Nurse to monitor individual plans of care to meet the immediate and ongoing needs of patients. Undertake a range of agreed clinical skills once trained and deemed competent including: Venepuncture and phlebotomy skills including HIV Point of Care Testing Urinalysis. Pregnancy testing. Taking patient observations and measurements including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight as required. Staining and reading microscopy slides. Managing and processing specimens. Chaperoning and assisting clinicians with examination and procedures for patients. Speculum examination to obtain samples e.g. for cervical smear taking (cervical cytology), trichomonas test of cure, gonorrhoea culture. Taking genital samples. Care of HIV outpatients including blood taking, cervical smear taking, recording vital signs and physical details, measuring BMD using the heel scanner. . Completing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis follow up consultations. Intramuscular injections. Be competent in giving Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and HPV vaccines according to existing PCN SOP and national guidelines. Administer medicine within the limitations of the role, in line with scope of practice in accordance with NMC Code and PCN policy. This will include the administration of oral, intramuscular, topical and subdermal medication when deemed competent. To competently administer treatment for a range of sexually transmitted infections under PSD according to PCN and national guidelines. Administer medications in line with PCN medicine management policy. Demonstrate the ability to recognise the effects of medicines, side effects, drug sensitivity, contraindications adverse reactions and allergies. Responsible for contributing to the clinical environment which promotes a positive patient experience and care, promoting privacy and dignity at all times. Educate patients and families about sexual health & HIV related illness, conditions and medication under the direct / indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. Training and Education Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager.

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Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

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To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

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Job summary: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs Carry out long term condition reviews/maintain and assist in the recall system General treatment room duties Routine Childhood Immunisations New Patient checks Venepuncture ECGs Wound Care and referral where necessary Removal of Sutures and Staples Blood pressure monitoring Urinalysis Basic path lab tests (Swabs/urine) Cervical Screening/smears Duties and responsibilities: According to relevant training and experience Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Work to agreed clinical protocols with referral to GP as appropriate At all times maintain accurate records and adhere to a strict code of confidentiality Assist and chaperone of patients where required by other health professionals Assist GPs with minor operations where necessary Advise GP of potential problems or error with assigned tasks Undertake treatment room duties, including tidiness and cleanliness of Nurses treatment rooms Stocking, checking and ordering of treatment room stock, supplies and equipment Ordering of vaccines to maintain stock level Support clinical colleagues with Infection Prevention Control including reviewing policies, producing audits, training and evidence of compliance Ordering of health promotion literature and displaying same Participate in the administrative systems of the practice Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician Administrative tasks related with immunisation schedules/smear audits etc 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 Health & Safety: The post-holder will promote and manage their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to): Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines. Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines. Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements. Safe management of sharps procedures including use, storage and disposal. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management. Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised. Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually). Maintenance of sterile environments. 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 recognises 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-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Prepare and complete the revalidation process Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the implementation of services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate Attend and contribute to clinical and practice meetings

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