Primary Care Nursing Associate - HMP/YOI Bronzefield

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Principal Duties:

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role
• Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards
• Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained
• Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients
• Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or senior team member
• Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload
• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy
• Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required
• Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient
• Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals
• Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control
• Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care
• Assist with stock control and equipment checking (all clinical areas and emergency bags)

Clinical Duties:

 The post holder will be expected to undertake the following (training will be given):

• Respond to medical emergencies and general alarms
• Administer medication as agreed within areas of competence and under the direction of a qualified nurse and act as ‘second signatory’ as required
• Wound care
• Vital observations and diagnostics e.g. blood pressure, pulse, SATs, blood glucose monitoring
• ECG recording
• Venepuncture
• Assist with minor surgery
• Near patient testing e.g. INR monitoring
• Health promotion advice
• Secondary health screening
• Assisting with sexual health prevention, screening and treatment clinics
• Providing additional support for patients with specific needs, e.g. the disabled and the elderly
• Assist with the activities of daily living and development of care plans for prisoners with physical and mental health needs.

Professional: 

• Attend regular ELS updates
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Prioritise work load and have a flexible and adaptive approach
• Participate meaningfully in supervision and appraisal
• Attend relevant mandatory training and development in order to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge
• Participate in e-learning to update skills and knowledge
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times when working with patient information
• Be familiar with all aspects of communication, verbal, non-verbal, written and electronic in order to be effective
• Maintain effective communication with other team members and other agencies
• Develop skills in communicating with patients who have barriers to understanding such as language, those with sensory impairment, confusion and aggression
• Provide information regarding the care you are delivering
• Develop listening skills and ensure empathy when caring for patients who are terminally ill
• Liaise/refer to other team members/GP in a timely manner in relation to a patient’s needs
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation by demonstrating a high level of professionalism through excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Custodial: 

• Have an understanding of the Criminal Justice System and Prison Service objectives and principals
• To ensure that all staff have an awareness and are compliant with all Prison Policies and Procedures.
• To ensure compliance all security requirements including personal responsibility for issued keys
• Respond to any situation or circumstance that might indicate a threat to security of the establishment and complete relevant security/incident documentation
• Contribute toward effective risk assessment and management procedures
• Use breakaway techniques, as required
• Resist any pressures or inducements, informing Security/Head of Healthcare of any related incidents.

Personal Responsibility (Organisational Expectations): 

• In order to fulfil the job responsibilities and the environment in which these responsibilities are carried out the job holder is required to:

1. Maintain the highest standards of care and service, taking responsibility not only for the care you personally provide, but also for your wider contribution to the aims of your team and the NHS as a whole.
2. Be aware of and follow at all times the relevant National and Local code of practice in relation to their role and function. If you are in a post that requires registration with a professional body you are required to maintain that registration with the appropriate professional body.
3. Protect the confidentiality of personal information that you hold unless to do so would put any one at risk of significant harm. Keep accurate and professional records and information about staff, patients and clinical care, using the document based and computer based systems in operation in the Trust. Work in accordance with local policies and procedures and the statutory frameworks which govern confidentiality and data protection, information-sharing and disclosure.
4. Take reasonable care of Health and Safety at work for you, your team and others; ensure compliance with health and safety standards and legislation; attend all relevant Health and Safety mandatory training.
5. Take responsibility for attending and participating in all mandatory & essential training to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of the trust and/or safety and wellbeing of other staff and the patients you provide services for.
6. Participate in the appraisal process on a minimum of an annual basis in accordance with the Personal Development Review Policy to explore and identify development needs to ensure that you are able to fulfil your job role and meet all objectives set through the process.
7. Be familiar with and comply with, trust policies for infection control and hand hygiene in order to reduce the spread of healthcare-associated infections. This will include a requirement to attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures known to be effective in reducing healthcare-associated infections, including correct uniform and dress code policy, the use of personal protective equipment policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques, and safe disposal of sharps.
8. Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults by being aware of and working in accordance with statutory guidance and local policies and procedures and attending training to a level required to ensure that you are competent to fulfill your responsibilities.
9. Not discriminate against patients or staff and to adhere to equal opportunities and human rights legislation; acting in ways that support equality, value diversity and respect human rights
10. Abide by locally agreed policies and procedures and ensure you familiarize themselves with such policies which can be found on the trust intranet our preferred method of communication. Staff who cannot access the intranet should contact their line manager.

Job Description Status: 

• This job description is indicative only and the role will be reviewed at least annually as part of the Personal Development Review process to take account of changing needs /development of the service
• To meet the evolving needs of the organisation you may also be required to provide cover in other areas following appropriate discussion

Organisational Commitment:

 Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing quality health & social care services, tailored to the needs of individuals, public & private organizations, delivered close to home. Our services are designed to increase well-being & provide opportunities for recovery. We want our employees to feel valued, challenged & supported.

• Our commitment as an employer & in accordance with the NHS constitution is to provide you with:

1. Clear roles and responsibilities and a rewarding job so that you can make a difference to patients, their families and carer’s and communities.
2. Personal development, access to appropriate training for your job and line management support to succeed.
3. Support and opportunities to maintain your health, well-being and safety and an environment free from harassment, bullying or violence.
4. A good working environment with flexible working opportunities, consistent with the needs of patients and with the way that people live their lives.
5. Fair treatment that is free from discrimination.
6. Opportunities to engage in decisions that affect you and the services you provide, individually, through representative organizations and through local partnership working arrangements. Opportunities to enable you to be empowered to put forward ways to deliver better and safer services for patients and their families.

(Reference NHS Constitution January 2009)