Nurse Associate

PRIMARY

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The

below guidance sets out the tasks and / or responsibilities the individual has

in preventing ill health and promoting health in General Practice.

The post

holder will be responsible for administering immunisations, using behaviour

change and under a PSD

Smoking

• Cessation clinics
• Maintaining
• Infection Control Standards
• Health
• Promotion advice to patients
• Supporting the
• General Practice Nurse with QOF
• Flu planning
• Recall Child
• Health,

Maintaining

Safety and Quality

Checking

Equipment / Emergency Drugs oxygen etc.

Use behaviour

change interventions to support health and wellness, (for example, NHS health

checks)

Cervical

Screening following the Cervical Screening Training

Providing

and monitoring care

The post

holder will they contribute to the ongoing assessment of care and be able to

recognise when to refer to Senior Colleagues in practice.

Demonstrate an

ability to undertake baseline physical observations and record results

correctly. In addition, be able to

identify anomalies that should be referred to the GPN / ANP or GP Medical

staff.

The post

• holder will contribute to the ongoing assessment of care, undertaking baseline
• observations of Blood pressure, Pulse, Respirations, Weight, Height,
• Elimination pattern, Eating pattern, Sleep pattern, Glucose monitoring
• Discuss and
• plan care under the supervision of registered staff, where applicable
• escalating concerns or complex cases to the GPN/ANP or GP

Demonstrate

evidenced based knowledge in the main physical health problems that adult

patients may present with i.e., High blood pressure, Diabetes, Obesity,

Epilepsy, Respiratory Conditions, Asthma COPD, Chronic Kidney Disease,

Cardiovascular Disease, Poor sleep, Constipation, Foot care and Lack of

personal hygiene.

Demonstrate

evidenced based knowledge in Mental problems/ Substance Misuse, which may

affect physical health.

Manage

situations with patients this may arise from anxiety / emotions relating to

poor mental health and or direct them to GPN / ANP/ GP as appropriate.

Articulate an

understanding of MDT in and staff roles/ Mental Health, community Nursing 0-19

services etc.

Assess and

manage risk associated with the working environment ensuring appropriate BHF

policies and procedures are followed accordingly.

Demonstrate an

ability to use a range of therapeutic techniques when dealing with patients

with challenging and unpredictable needs.

Understands

the concept of verbal and non-verbal communication and be able use the skills

at the desired level.

Will be able

to discuss and advise patients, with chronic conditions and carers or

relatives.

Will

communicate with the patient about care planning and risk assess report to GPN

as appropriate.

Communicate

complex and sensitive information verbally and in writing.

Confidently

and accurately convene patient information in the role of an associate nurse in

meetings

Understands

risk behaviours and risk management.

To record

Incidents in line with local policy procedures and standards.

To communicate

risk issues as they arise to ensure safe care.

The post

holder will engage in positive relationships with staff/

patients/carers/families and others based on respect and within appropriate

boundaries.

Act in a

professional capacity at all times.

Actively

contribute to staff Governance meetings.

The nursing

associate may wish to lead responsibility in a chronic disease area for example

(once more expert)

Working

• in teams
• The post holder will support and supervise Trainee Healthcare Assistants with
• their learning and development, also trainee nursing associates, apprentices,
• health coaches and those new to care roles.
• The postholder will supervise volunteers If this is required.

Improving safety and quality of

care

Nursing

associates role in maintaining and improving care, will be to support BHF with

research and evaluation, quality improvement strategies.

The Nursing

associate will participate in audit, health and safety activities, as discussed

with Head of Nursing

Nursing

associate will escalate any risks or safeguarding concerns to the GPN and

follow the policy for safeguarding.

The post

holder will escalate any specific risk / concerns to the staff on duty and act

according to local policy

Contributing to integrated care

Post holder

will refer to agencies as necessary e.g. Community Nursing / Social

Prescribing, receive referrals to or from, or co-ordinate care with the GP

The posts

responsibilities are to refer for blood tests as delegated by GPN - Tasks

relating to these teams or agencies/ wound care / phlebotomy etc.

Responsibilities

are the safe transfer of care between professionals, settings or services using

SystmOne

The post

holder may work across the PCN in other roles if employed such as Health Coach

Responsibility for Information

Resources

Record care

undertaken in the SystmOne notes.

Maintain notes

that are accurate.

Ensure patient

records comply with issues relating to confidentiality and safe storage.

Be able to use

the NHS.NET email system in line with BHF local policy and procedure.

Zero Tolerance

• Ensure that
• active de-escalation and diffusion techniques are used to minimise risk of
• physical aggression, during which the safety of patients, self and other
• members of the team are considered a priority.

Emergencies

Respond to

emergency situations as they occur and be prepared to act as support where

necessary.

Carry out

physical / psychological care for service users e.g., enhanced observation and

follow the required reporting protocols.