The closing date is 30 November 2020

Pier Health Primary Care Network (PCN) is a collaboration of 7 GP surgeries in Weston-super-Mare and surrounding villages, caring for a population of approx. 95,000 patients.
To support our continued development as a primary care network, we have an exciting opportunity to recruit NMC Registered Nurse Associates who are enthusiastic, forward thinking, committed and motivated with excellent communication skills to join our practice nursing teams. This is a great opportunity for Nurse Associates wishing to apply their skills in a primary care setting.

Summary of the Role
The post holder will have completed their Nurse Associate training and be registered with the NMC able to work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care, and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Nurse Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nurse Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct (Nursing and Midwifery Council 2015).

• To compliment the role of the GP and other Health Care Professionals as an integral part and key member of the primary care team.
• To make the best use of clinical skills within the practice in order to promote well-being and maximise health for patients.
• To provide a safe, high quality and accessible service to the practice population

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Treatment room duties in line with competency e.g. Suture/clip removal, basic wound care, ECG. Phlebotomy, Urinalysis
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and stock control: including refrigeration, vaccine ordering, single use equipment, general treatment room equipment and stock and emergency drugs and equipment.
• Administering of medication in accordance within regulatory guidelines for Nursing Associates
• Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.
• Recognising abnormalities
• Co-operate and participate as required in any research projects within the practice.
• Check compliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using a holistic patient centred approach.
• Monitor patient outcomes including escalation of interventions when necessary.
• Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.
• Maintain accurate records in line with practice policy and NMC Guidelines using appropriate computer software.
• Participate in practice audits, quality improvement activities, service assessment and service redesign.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the primary health care team providing input and support to colleagues in the treatment and care of patients.
• Pro-actively prevent and protect against disease and ill health acting in the best interests of service users, carers, families and communities.
• Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems
• Recognise and work within the limits of own competence, recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment.
• Preserve confidentiality of information gained at all times.
• Be responsible for own actions and act professionally at all times.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
• To develop knowledge base and support the management of chronic disease patients
• Attend staff meetings, learning and training events
• Any other duties considered relevant to the post

The main duties and responsibilities shown above are not exhaustive but should merely be regarded as a guide.  The post-holder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the business needs at that time.  These will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the challenging needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and the company would aim to reach agreement to changes.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please read the full details file below and complete the Application form and submit it to bnssg.pierhealthgroupjobs@nhs.net for the attention of Julie Davidson

Salary Range: £21,892 - £24,157 (Band 4)
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 30th November 2020
Interviews: various dates

The closing date is 30 November 2020

Pier Health Primary Care Network (PCN) is a collaboration of 7 GP surgeries in Weston-super-Mare and surrounding villages, caring for a population of approx. 95,000 patients.
To support our continued development as a primary care network, we have an exciting opportunity to recruit Trainee Nurse Associates who are enthusiastic, forward thinking, committed and motivated with excellent communication skills to join our practice nursing teams. This is a great opportunity for those wishing to apply their skills in a primary care setting.

Summary of the Role
The successful applicant must be willing to undertake the Trainee Nurse Associate course leading to registration with the NMC. Training for this role will equip individuals to be able to work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care, and within all aspects of the nursing process. Alternatively candidates who have completed their training for Associate Practitioner roles and who are willing to undertake the transition course to gain NMC registration to become a Nurse Associate will also be suitable for this role.

Nurse Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nurse Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct (Nursing and Midwifery Council 2015).

• To compliment the role of the GP and other Health Care Professionals as an integral part and key member of the primary care team.
• To make the best use of clinical skills within the practice in order to promote well-being and maximise health for patients.
• To provide a safe, high quality and accessible service to the practice population

Key Duties & Responsibilities
These will depend upon the candidates’ current training, skills and experience, which course they will undertake to gain NMC registration, and how much time they will have for practice-based activities.

• Treatment room duties in line with competency e.g. Suture/clip removal, basic wound care, ECG. Phlebotomy, Urinalysis.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and stock control: including refrigeration, vaccine ordering, single use equipment, general treatment room equipment and stock and emergency drugs and equipment.
• Administering of medication in accordance within regulatory guidelines for Nursing Associates.
• Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.
• Recognising abnormalities.
• Co-operate and participate as required in any research projects within the practice.
• Check compliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using a holistic patient centred approach.
• Monitor patient outcomes including escalation of interventions when necessary.
• Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.
• Maintain accurate records in line with practice policy and NMC Guidelines using appropriate computer software.
• Participate in practice audits, quality improvement activities, service assessment and service redesign.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the primary health care team providing input and support to colleagues in the treatment and care of patients.
• Pro-actively prevent and protect against disease and ill health acting in the best interests of service users, carers, families and communities.
• Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems.
• Recognise and work within the limits of own competence, recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment.
• Preserve confidentiality of information gained at all times.
• Be responsible for own actions and act professionally at all times.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
• To develop knowledge base and support the management of chronic disease patients.
• Attend staff meetings, learning and training events.
• Any other duties considered relevant to the post.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please read the full details file below and complete the Application form and submit it to bnssg.pierhealthgroupjobs@nhs.net for the attention of Julie Davidson.

Salary Range: £19,737 - £21,142 (Band 3)
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 30th November 2020
Interviews: various dates

Sessions negotiable

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join two well-established PMS practices with a combined patient list of approximately 15,400. We serve a population with a good mix of age groups who come from a variety of economic backgrounds.