Nursing Associate

Bethesda Medical Centre

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Job summary

This is an exciting time to join an innovative and forward thinking care home team at Bethesda Medical Centre.

We are committed to improving the care provided to all patients including those living in our care homes, reducing health inequalities and raising the quality and standards of Care from our GP practice. This role will part of the developing model of care which addresses our ambition to deliver person-centred coordinated care and support implementation of the NHS long-term plan.

The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a dynamic nursing team delivering all aspects of care to the patients.

You will have the opportunity to develop in this specialised field as well as continuing development . There are a huge range of learning opportunities to develop new skills.

Main duties of the job

As a Nursing Associate, you will work under the supervision of and in partnership with the Senior Nurse to provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care under the Care Home DES (Direct Enhanced Service). You will contribute to the on-going assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the focused care home team.

About us

You will be working as part of the Practice team as well as working with are extraordinary care home team.

We firmly believe that developing our staff is key to success; we offer support for training and development, which will provide excellent opportunities to enhance your knowledge and competencies, ensuring you reach your full potential

Date posted

28 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0700-25-0000

Job locations

Palm Bay Avenue

Cliftonville

Margate

Kent

CT9 3NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Nursing Associate, you will work under the supervision of and in partnership with the Senior Nurse to provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care support, across the care homes within the PCN . You will contribute to the on-going assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Nursing Associate, you will work under the supervision of and in partnership with the Senior Nurse to provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care support, across the care homes within the PCN . You will contribute to the on-going assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The candidate must meet the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) - approved provider; and is registered with the NMC and revalidation is undertaken in line with NMC requirements.
  • Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
  • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills IT skills appropriate to the role

Desirable

  • IT skills
  • ECG recording
  • Wound Care
  • Venepuncture
  • Foot care
  • Experience in Community Nursing
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The candidate must meet the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) - approved provider; and is registered with the NMC and revalidation is undertaken in line with NMC requirements.
  • Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
  • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills IT skills appropriate to the role

Desirable

  • IT skills
  • ECG recording
  • Wound Care
  • Venepuncture
  • Foot care
  • Experience in Community Nursing

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).

Additional information

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

Bethesda Medical Centre

Address

Palm Bay Avenue

Cliftonville

Margate

Kent

CT9 3NR


Employer's website

https://www.Bethesdamc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bethesda Medical Centre

Address

Palm Bay Avenue

Cliftonville

Margate

Kent

CT9 3NR


Employer's website

https://www.Bethesdamc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

PCN Manager

Seana Mulligan

seana.mulligan@nhs.net

01843209300

Date posted

28 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0700-25-0000

Job locations

Palm Bay Avenue

Cliftonville

Margate

Kent

CT9 3NR


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