Job summary
Job Summary:
To work as a member of the Community Nursing Team, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of care, working within the standards and guidelines of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose:
Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to the role; and will act in accordance with the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge, providing holistic and person centred care and support for adults in the Community setting. The Nursing Associate will help bridge the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by working independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
About us
The Procare Chief Operating Officer is a Nurse by background, who has a real passion for all aspects of Community working. Our board is clinically led with a Director of Nursing and GPs who have vast community experience, ensuring that Procare has the expertise and knowledge base needed to develop sustainable integrated services.
With a strong emphasis on high-quality care, patient safety, and a positive patient and carer experience as the core of our strategy, our goal is to ensure excellent care for our local community. We aim to achieve this by creating a supportive and highly skilled workforce, making Procare a great place to work.
We are an innovative, ambitious, friendly, and supportive local team. We take pride in our clinically led and flat management structure, which ensures transparent leadership from all directors. We are in search of an individual with the requisite skills and attributes, someone who is pragmatic and solution-focused, and who desires to be a part of our local Community Nursing Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a Nursing Associate to support an efficient, effective, and quality adult community nursing service in Guildford and Waverley. You will work as a member of the Community Nursing Team, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of care, working within the standards and guidelines of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) predominantly to people in their homes. We have full time, part time and bank hours available Monday to Sunday between 8 am and 8 pm.
Procare offer Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and NHS Pension. Procare are committed to supporting the development of all employees to their full potential and all employees working within the Procare Community Services adult community nursing service will additionally have access to the staff benefits, learning and development opportunities offered by the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to the role; and will act in accordance with the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge, providing holistic and person centred care and support for adults in the Community setting. The Nursing Associate will help bridge the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by working independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Post holders will be available to work Monday to Sunday and will be required to travel to patients, across Guildford and Waverley.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a Nursing Associate to support an efficient, effective, and quality adult community nursing service in Guildford and Waverley. You will work as a member of the Community Nursing Team, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of care, working within the standards and guidelines of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) predominantly to people in their homes. We have full time, part time and bank hours available Monday to Sunday between 8 am and 8 pm.
Procare offer Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and NHS Pension. Procare are committed to supporting the development of all employees to their full potential and all employees working within the Procare Community Services adult community nursing service will additionally have access to the staff benefits, learning and development opportunities offered by the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to the role; and will act in accordance with the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge, providing holistic and person centred care and support for adults in the Community setting. The Nursing Associate will help bridge the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by working independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Post holders will be available to work Monday to Sunday and will be required to travel to patients, across Guildford and Waverley.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and NMC registration
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of Community Nursing, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Evidence of the ability to undertake clinical skills as outlined in the NMC Nursing Associate Skills Annex
- Able to exercise judgement when dealing with patient/carer enquiries
- Awareness of Health and Safety and infection control regulations at work
- Able to cope with deadlines, frequent interruptions, and unpredictable work patterns
- An ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise in line with relevant experience
- Able to communicate clearly to provide patients with reassurance and display empathy
- Awareness of budget and the need for effective use of resources
- Has good time management and organisation skills
- Able to use databases and other IT programmes, including MicroSoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Emails, Virtual Meeting platforms, EMIS (training will be provided for EMIS)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and NMC registration
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of Community Nursing, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Evidence of the ability to undertake clinical skills as outlined in the NMC Nursing Associate Skills Annex
- Able to exercise judgement when dealing with patient/carer enquiries
- Awareness of Health and Safety and infection control regulations at work
- Able to cope with deadlines, frequent interruptions, and unpredictable work patterns
- An ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise in line with relevant experience
- Able to communicate clearly to provide patients with reassurance and display empathy
- Awareness of budget and the need for effective use of resources
- Has good time management and organisation skills
- Able to use databases and other IT programmes, including MicroSoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Emails, Virtual Meeting platforms, EMIS (training will be provided for EMIS)
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.
