PCN Nurse Associate
- NHS
- Full Time
- Manchester
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
Miles Platting, Newton Heath & Moston PCN would like to recruit a cohort of Qualified and Trainee Nurse Associates to complement our current clinical workforce. These roles will be based within GP practices in the neighbourhood.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Nursing Associate will be to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of our diverse clinical team, providing and monitoring care to patients within the network and contributing to the ongoing assessment in line with the service pathways.
The Nurse Associate plays a key role in shaping the delivery of nursing care for the future. We are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic individuals to work with us and help us to make sure this an integral role moving forward.
We expect that you will be able to work independently and manage and prioritise your own workload. You will need excellent communication skills, be able to meet targets and liaise positively with patients, primary care staff and other partners.
About us
The PCN is the collaboration of GP practices who are working together to deliver high quality services to our communities in an innovative and flexible way. We are forward thinking and if you join us you will be part of a professional and committed Primary Care clinical network where we will encourage and support you in your professional development and where you can play a key role in helping us to develop and deliver new services.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have completed their Nursing Associate training and be registered with the NMC and works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care, and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Nursing associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing 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 Professionals as an integral part and key member of the care team.
To make the best use of clinical skills within the practice in order to promote well-being and maximise health gain for patients.
To provide a safe, high quality and accessible treatment room service to the practice population.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate with the NMC.
Desirable
- Experience working in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate with the NMC.
Desirable
- Experience in Primary Care is desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Miles Platting, Newton Heath and Moston PCN
Address
Hazeldene Medical Centre
97 Moston Lane East
Manchester
M40 3HD
