Trainee Nurse Associate

Health First ALW CIC

The closing date is 03 July 2024

Job summary

We are seeking 2 innovative and enthusiastic full time/part-time (minimum 30 hours per week) Trainee Nursing Associates to join our friendly team in TABA+ Primary Care Network (PCN).

The successful applicants would preferably have some experience in a health care setting but we also welcome interested newcomers to this field of work.

Nursing Associates bridge the gap between Healthcare support workers and registered nurses and the programme leads to registration as a Nursing Associate with the NMC.

This is a developmental role and the trainee will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme, which includes the attainment of a two-year level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. To undertake this qualification you should have as a minimum:

GCSE Maths and English at grade 9-4 (A-C) or

Functional skills Level 2 in Maths and English

The post is based in TABA+ Primary Care Network and will involve working across 1 or 2 practices with day release to attend the university programme.

The expectation is that the post holder will be available to work and to study for the two years of the course and a minimum of one year after completing studies.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9 July 2024.

Main duties of the job

This is a clinical role working under the supervision of a Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The Trainee Nursing Associate will assist and support the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and practice agreed protocols and guidance, the post-holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.

About us

About Us

TABA PCN is a Primary Care Network working across 11 practices in the Tyldesley, Atherton, Boothstown and Astley areas covering a population of circa. 59,000 patients. We are a dynamic, forward looking PCN with a growing team of Additional Reimbursable Roles Staff (ARRS) such as pharmacists, paramedics, physios, TNAs, pharmacy technicians, community link workers, care co-ordinators and mental health workers working across the PCN. You would be part of this expanding, innovative team.

The vision for TABA PCN is to provide a wide range of services for our patients and colleagues that lead to positive patient outcomes, alongside reducing the pressure on our workforce.

For further information, please view:PCN Home (gpweb.org.uk)

TABA PCN work in collaboration with Health First ALW in the delivery of these services by acting as the employment host. Health First is a GP federation, we are a not for profit social enterprise, supporting and developing PCNs and GP practices.

About Health First

Health First ALW CIC is Social Enterprise Community Interest Company limited by guarantee. Operating as a Social Enterprise, we have no shareholders, and we invest all monies back into patient services. We provide high quality local services within communities. We pride ourselves on innovation and flexibility of locations and methods to deliver high-quality, accessible healthcare.

Date posted

18 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,816 a year Band 3 during training Band 4 once qualified (Pay rise pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0367-24-0006

Job locations

TABA+ PCN, 2nd Floor, Atherton Library

Bolton Road

Atherton

Greater Manchester

M46 9JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key role responsibilities:

During the two-year nursing associate course, the trainee nurse associate will learn to:

work as part of the PCNs MDT to provide and monitor care, under direct or indirect supervision.

improve safety and quality of care at every opportunity.

contribute to the delivery of integrated care.

work with the PCN MDT to ensure delivery of nursing associate duties complement existing workforce.

be supported by nursing associates, and practice nurses.

support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care.

develop relationships across the MDT to support integration of the role across health and social care including primary care, secondary care, and mental health.

perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse.

after undertaking additional training, provide flu vaccinations, ECGs, and venepuncture. and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the PCN, in line with the competencies of the role.

promote health and well-being to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health check.

review patients with long-term conditions and frailty

care for individuals with dementia, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities.

advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services.

communicate proactively and effectively with all MDT colleagues across the PCN, attending and contributing to meetings as required.

maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records; and

enhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key role responsibilities:

During the two-year nursing associate course, the trainee nurse associate will learn to:

work as part of the PCNs MDT to provide and monitor care, under direct or indirect supervision.

improve safety and quality of care at every opportunity.

contribute to the delivery of integrated care.

work with the PCN MDT to ensure delivery of nursing associate duties complement existing workforce.

be supported by nursing associates, and practice nurses.

support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care.

develop relationships across the MDT to support integration of the role across health and social care including primary care, secondary care, and mental health.

perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse.

after undertaking additional training, provide flu vaccinations, ECGs, and venepuncture. and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the PCN, in line with the competencies of the role.

promote health and well-being to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health check.

review patients with long-term conditions and frailty

care for individuals with dementia, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities.

advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services.

communicate proactively and effectively with all MDT colleagues across the PCN, attending and contributing to meetings as required.

maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records; and

enhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential
  • GCSE Maths and English at grade 9-4 (A-C) or
  • Functional skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to be flexible with hours if required
  • Ability to drive/ have own car

Desirable

  • Experience working in a healthcare setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential
  • GCSE Maths and English at grade 9-4 (A-C) or
  • Functional skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to be flexible with hours if required
  • Ability to drive/ have own car

Desirable

  • Experience working in a healthcare setting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Health First ALW CIC

Address

TABA+ PCN, 2nd Floor, Atherton Library

Bolton Road

Atherton

Greater Manchester

M46 9JH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Health First ALW CIC

Address

TABA+ PCN, 2nd Floor, Atherton Library

Bolton Road

Atherton

Greater Manchester

M46 9JH


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Cora Dunwell-Roberts

cora.roberts@nhs.net

07941357312

Date posted

18 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,816 a year Band 3 during training Band 4 once qualified (Pay rise pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0367-24-0006

Job locations

TABA+ PCN, 2nd Floor, Atherton Library

Bolton Road

Atherton

Greater Manchester

M46 9JH


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