Our established practice serves over 12900 patients with acommitment to delivering exceptional primary care services. We pride ourselveson being a friendly, supportive team that values both experience andenthusiasm. Our collaborative approach creates an inclusive environment whereevery team member contributes to patient care excellence. We invest heavily inprofessional development through training opportunities, mentorship, and careerprogression pathways. Benefits include competitive salary, NHS pension,professional development funding, and flexible working arrangements. Join ourforward-thinking practice where innovation meets compassionate care, and whereyour professional growth is actively supported.Weare seeking an enthusiastic, NMC-registered Nursing Associate to join ourexpanding primary care team. You will work collaboratively within ourmulti-disciplinary environment to deliver high-quality nursing care thatsupports the health and wellbeing of our local community of 12900+ patients.This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in general practicewithin a supportive and inclusive environment.Thisrole requires flexibility to work across different clinical areas within thepractice, adapting to varying patient needs and service demands. You will workboth independently within your scope of practice and collaboratively as part ofthe wider healthcare team.
Main duties of the job
Provide holistic, person-centred care to individuals, families, andcommunities, including health assessments, wound care, and administeringmedication as delegated.
Chronic disease management clinics for diabetes,asthma, COPD and hypertension. Conduct comprehensive NHS health assessments, smokingcessation, weight management, Learning Disability annual assessments and lifestyle counselling. Provide health promotion,vaccination services including seasonal flu, COVID-19, and travel immunisations and preventative care screening including cervical smears, bowel screening. Perform clinicalobservations, wound care, and minor surgery procedures. Support clinical governance,safeguarding, and infection control protocols. Collaborate with GPs, PracticeNurses, and wider healthcare teams. Mentor healthcare assistants and support practicedevelopment initiatives.Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records usingelectronic health systems, ensuring compliance with data protection andinformation governance policies.
About us
Abington Park Surgery is a Northampton town centre practice with a patient list of 12900 patients and growing. We are a 5 Partner practice supported by a very cohesive clinical nursing, reception and admin teams. We are part of the Grand Union Primary care network and under the governance of Northampton ICB. We are a GP training practice, providing training not only to GP 's but also medical school students and nurses. www.abingtonparksurgery.com
Job responsibilities
Key Clinical ResponsibilitiesLead chronic disease clinics for diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, andother long-term conditionsConduct comprehensive health assessments and annual reviews in line withnational and local guidelines
Chronic Disease Management
Learning Disability health checks including annual healthchecks and health action plans
Medication management including reviews,reconciliation, and monitoringPatient education and self-management support for chronic conditionsCare planning and goal setting with patients and familiesHealth Promotion and PreventionNHS Health Checks and cardiovascular risk assessmentsHealth promotion activities including smoking cessation, weight management,and lifestyle adviceVaccination services including seasonal flu, COVID-19, and travelimmunizationsScreening programs including cervical screening, bowel screening coordinationPreventative care and early intervention strategiesClinical Assessment and TreatmentComprehensive nursing assessments using systematic approachesClinical observations including vital signs, ECGs, and physiologicalmonitoringWound care management including assessment, treatment, and healing monitoringMinor illness management within scope of practice and competencyClinical procedures as trained and assessed competentCollaborative Care DeliveryMulti-disciplinary team working with GPs, Practice Nurses, and allied healthprofessionalsCare coordination and case management for complex patientsReferral management to secondary care and community servicesLiaison with district nurses, social services, and external agenciesProfessional and Governance ResponsibilitiesMaintain NMC registration and meet revalidation requirementsAdhere to clinical protocols and evidence-based practice guidelinesParticipate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiativesIncident reporting and learning from adverse eventsRisk assessment and management in clinical practiceSafeguarding and ProtectionSafeguarding awareness for children, young people, and vulnerable adultsRecognise and respond to safeguarding concerns appropriatelyDocumentation and reporting of safeguarding issuesMulti-agency working in safeguarding casesInfection Prevention and ControlMaintain infection control standards in all clinical activitiesImplement IPC protocols including hand hygiene, PPE, and environmentalcleaningMonitor and audit IPC complianceEducation and training of other team members in IPC practicesInformation Management and CommunicationRecord Keeping and DocumentationAccurate clinical record keeping using SystmOne clinical systemContemporaneous documentation of all patient interactionsClinical coding and data quality managementConfidentiality and data protection compliancePatient CommunicationTherapeutic communication with patients and familiesHealth education and information provisionDifficult conversations with sensitivity and professionalismCultural competence in diverse patient populationsTeam CommunicationEffective handovers and communication with colleaguesParticipation in team meetings and clinical discussionsMentoring and supervision of healthcare assistants and studentsCollaborative problem-solving within the healthcare teamProfessional Development and LeadershipContinuous Professional Development: Maintain CPD portfolio and demonstrateongoing learningParticipate in training programs and professional development opportunitiesReflective practice and peer learning activitiesResearch awareness and evidence-based practice implementationLeadership and DevelopmentClinical leadership in nursing practice areasQuality improvement project participation and leadershipPractice development initiatives and innovationStudent support and mentorship of new staffService DevelopmentService evaluation and improvement recommendationsProtocol development and clinical guideline implementationPatient feedback analysis and service enhancementInnovation in service delivery and patient careKey Performance IndicatorsPatient satisfaction scores and feedbackClinical quality metrics and audit outcomesProfessional development objectives achievementTeam collaboration and communication effectivenessCompliance with professional and regulatory standardsWorking EnvironmentThis role requires flexibility to work across different clinical areas withinthe practice, adapting to varying patient needs and service demands. You willwork both independently within your scope of practice and collaboratively aspart of the wider healthcare team.The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion, professionalism, andcommitment to delivering excellent patient care while continuously developingtheir skills and knowledge in primary care nursing.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in primary or community care
* Learning Disability assessments
* Excellent knowledge with wounds and wound care, including compression.
* Cytology
* Proficient in Doppler taking and vascular assessment
* Proficient in adult immunisations
* Chronic disease reviews
* SMI reviews
* Experience in processing samples and delivered to the laboratory following local polices and infection control guidelines.
Qualifications
* Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or equivalent; NMC registration.
* English and Maths
* Qualified in cytology, Phlebotomy, wound care, travel vaccines, Immunisation training, NHS Health Checks
Skills and Knowledge
* Skills:
* Excellent patient communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
* Accurx Triage
* Competent in making referrals to other agencies
* Knowledge of local health priorities
* Clinical Competence- Ability to perform delegated clinical tasks safely and effectively.
* Patient Focus- Commitment to delivering high standards of care and promoting patient dignity.
* Teamwork- Willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
* Adaptability- Flexible approach to changing priorities and patient needs.
* Professionalism- Uphold NMC Code of Conduct and organisational values at all times.
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.
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