Primary Care Network Nursing Associate - Bolton, United Kingdom - Bolton GP Federation

Bolton GP Federation

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Bolton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Accurately perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and pulse rates

Engage positively with patients/carers/families and staff members promoting mutually respectful and appropriate relationships
Communicate effectively with patients regarding providing and planning their care and carrying out risk assessment needs as required
Communicate complex and sensitive information verbally and in writing.

Adapt and tailor communication skills to the need of the listener

To act as patient advocate during practice or PCN meetings, sharing any relevant information confidently and accurately, maintaining patient confidentiality appropriately
Develop an understanding of MDT structures and members roles
Support patients to improve and maintain their physical, mental, and behavioural health and well being
Provide advice to patients including promoting self management where appropriate and signposting patients to other PCN colleagues, local community, and voluntary sector services
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records
Skills and training needs to be updated through continuous professional development, attending regular educational updates, via e learning and face to face sessions as appropriate.
Work in adherence to NMC Code for Nursing Associates, within own level of competence and the protocols and policies of the practices/PCN
Participate in regular appraisals
Maintain a good working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, fire safety and mandatory training as per practice and PCN policies.

Participate in policy development and data collection where appropriate

Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and patients.

Adapt to what may be potentially challenging and changing situations at times - Willing to undertake other duties deemed appropriate to a Nursing Associate following correct training/guidance and agreed by the post holder and their line manager