Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced nurse associate to join our friendly close-knit team. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a well-regarded GP Practice which benefits from a strong, supportive and well-established workforce.Ideally you will have at least 2 years experience, preferably in Primary Care. However, training is available for the right candidate. Your attitude and commitment to high standards and team working will be as important as your experience and qualifications. We are looking for anything between 15 and 30 hours per week, but would also consider a job-share opportunity.We would welcome informal visits to the Practice so you can meet the team. Please contact Deb Chronicle - Practice Manager via email deb.chronicle@nhs.netMain duties of the jobThe post holder will be an experienced nursing associate, who will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients.About usWoodlands Surgery is a two-partner practice, employing four additional GPs, an ACP, nurse manager, Nurse Associate , HCA, pharmacist, physiotherapist, wellbeing support worker, and a child and young persons mental health workerAs a multi-disciplinary team we seek to offer a responsive service to patients, with access and continuity of care a priority.We are a friendly, relaxed practice, with a supportive and 'no-blame' culture.We encourage all staff to participate in the great team spirit here, creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. You will be supported by a strong clinical, administration and reception team.We work collaboratively with colleagues in our Primary Care Network, consisting of 3 practices.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo deliver the highest standards of care to patients.To manage a clinical caseload, dealing with presenting patients needs in a primary care setting.To assist the practice in developing the nursing services offered and to provide an element of clinical leadership within the practiceTo manage their own clinical workload in general practice, responding effectively to patient needs and ensuring patient choice and ease of access to services.To use appropriate referral pathways to local acute and community NHS Trust services.Maintain their professional registration (as evidenced by UKCC NMC PIN) throughout this employment.Work within the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct.Record accurate, contemporaneous and complete consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest NMC guidance and other pertinent standards.Promote evidence-based practice through the use of the latest research-based guidelines.Work collaboratively with colleagues.Identify and manage nursing care risks on a continuing basis.Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained, as well as undertaking mandatory and statutory training on a regular basis.Monitor the effectiveness of their clinical practice through practice quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review.Keep up to date with pertinent health-related policy and work with the practice team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation.Understand and apply statutory child and vulnerable adult health procedure and local safeguarding guidance.Ensure that all practice policies are fully implemented.Participate in practice meetings.Work closely with the doctors and Practice Manager in improving practice systems for monitoring/measuring performance against Clinical Governance and Quality Indicator targets and participate in audits and inspections as appropriate.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistered Nursing Associate on the NMC registerNursing Associate foundation degree qualificationExperienceEssentialThe ability to maintain a professional approach to all aspects of work.The ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.Demonstrate responsibility for own continuing professional development.Previous Nursing Associate experienceA wide range of experience particularly within primary careGood IT skillsDesirableIdeally experience (or be willing to train) in :Childhood immunisationsCervical cytologyComplex wound careDopplersDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWoodlands SurgeryAddress4 Burchester PlaceBanburyOxfordshireOX16 3WTEmployer's websitehttps://www.woodlandssurgery-banbury.co.uk/Home (Opens in a new tab)