Job summary
Bury
Town Community Integrated Neighbourhood Team
1.0
WTE Nursing Associate
Permanent
We are looking for forward thinking, passionate Nursing Associates to
support the management of patients within the Bury Town Locality. You will
provide nursing treatments under the delegation of a district nurse and work to
the full scope of your registration.
When you join
our team, youll be at the front line of healthcare, delivering healthcare
where the patients feel most comfortable, in their own living space! This job
is perfect for someone who wants to challenge themselves and develop their
skillset, whilst giving back to the community.
As nurse
associate in the Integrated Neighbourhood team you will be responsible for
providing safe, effective nursing activities in peoples own homes, care homes
and community clinics. You will work closely with all the members of the INT to
achieve the best long-term outcomes for all your patients.
The successful
candidate will be required to;
work with a
high degree professional accountability
be motivated
and ambitious
have excellent
communication
team working
skills
have a positive
attitude to change.
Main duties of the job
The role
requires you to be able to keep accurate clinical records and have good
clerical/ administrative skills and therefore experience of clinical recording
systems, ideally SystmOne will be beneficial.
Your
day will include-
Gathering
and collating information, planning and delivering healthcare for patients, for
example with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to
achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
Working
within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
Working
within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
Working
with all health care professionals, and statutory/non-statutory agencies to
provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
This post
offers a great opportunity for individuals to develop their clinical skills and
have experience working in the community.
Candidates must be able to travel to all rural locations to carry out the post
About us
#BeKnown
at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to
more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for,
treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community
settings.
The
West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care
services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery
unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+
beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult
and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk
Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing
temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We
do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our
values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we
work and behave as a team.
With
nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation
a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be
the best you can be.
We
promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you
can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join
us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description for more detail and Video link in supporting information. Please be aware the video refers to just one of the community teams.
Job summary:
As nurse associate in the Integrated Neighbourhood team you will be
responsible for providing safe, effective nursing activities in peoples own
homes, care homes and community clinics. You will work closely with all the
members of the INT to achieve the best long-term outcomes for all your
patients.
Job responsibilities:
Gathers and collates
information that contributes to the assessment of patient care needs.
Undertake and
interpret a range of patient observations, recognising the deteriorating
patient and swiftly referring to the GP as appropriate.
Follows the WSFT
policy to perform administration of medicines within a defined scope of
practice and within defined exclusion criteria.
Take responsibility
for the delivery of care to a group of identified patients, supporting the
affective management of the patients journey through admission, treatment and
discharge.
Maintains clear and
concise patient records and handover of patient care
Work as part of a
multi-disciplinary team.
Communicate
effectively with patients, relatives, other carers and staff as appropriate.
Enable people to
participate effectively in the promotion of their health and wellbeing and the
prevention of adverse effects.
Respect peoples
dignity, wishes and beliefs: involve them in shared decision making and obtain
their consent.
Ensure all untoward
incidents, complaints and grievances are dealt with in accordance with Trust
policies, within Clinical Governance Framework.
Contributes to the
effective and efficient use of resources. Including safe use, checking,
maintenance and storage of equipment.
Contributes to the
audit process as directed, supporting the community team to monitor quality of
care.
Manages own time and
responds to unexpected demands in a professional manner.
To undertake any
other relevant duties that may be delegated by the Senior Nurse or Deputy
appropriate to the grade.
Delivery of Care
Contribute to the ongoing assessment of
patients (under the supervision of a senior registered practitioner),
identifying nursing problems and needs in partnership with the patient, and
with appropriate members of the inter-professional team.
Undertake the completion of delegated
patient risk assessments (under the supervision of a senior registered
practitioner) to support their health and well-being within scope of nursing
practice.
In collaboration with the District Nurse
in charge of the patient, contribute to the planning, implementation and
evaluation of individual programmes of care for patients.
Ensures that all drugs and treatments
are administered as prescribed, within their defined scope of practice.
Ensures the maintenance of accurate
clinical observations of patients condition.
Ensures the significance of data
relating to patients condition and progress is interpreted and escalated
appropriately.
In collaboration with the registered
nurse, evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and updates care plans and goals
to take account of any changing needs of the patient.
Undertakes a range of procedures
relevant to the clinical area of work, following, training, supervised practice
and formal assessment of competency.
Ensures safe practice to minimise the
risk of infection to patients and staff.
Provides and promotes health education
specific to the clinical area and in line with local and national
guidance/protocols.
Communication
and Team Working
Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and
non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of
the multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrates written communication
through the ability to record accurate, succinct, clear and legible reports and
documentation.
Respect peoples dignity, wishes and
beliefs: involve them in shared decision making and obtain their consent.
Participates and communicates
effectively with the inter-professional team and other agencies as necessary.
Supports bereaved and distressed
patients/relatives.
Ensures when patients concerns are
identified they are addressed where possible, and escalated appropriately.
Support, supervise and act as a role
model to nursing associate students, health care support workers and those new
to care roles.
Assist in the supervision, support,
training and assessment of non-registered skilled workers.
Participates in the induction of staff.
Professional Conduct
and Professional Development
Responsible for exercising professional
accountability and ensuring that;
Patients interests and rights are
respected and acts as an advocate on behalf of patients.
The privacy of the patient is respected.
High standards are achieved and
maintained.
Through working in partnership with
patients ensures they are the focus of effective care.
The role of other persons delivering
health care is recognised and respected.
Public trust and confidence is not
jeopardised.
Any action or decision not to act taken
in the course of professional practice can be justified.
Insight into own needs for professional
development, education and in-service training.
Accesses development
opportunities through an agreed PDP.
Understands and uses
evidence-based practice within own area, produces literature to share with
colleagues and shares knowledge and clinical expertise.
Contributes to service
and practice development initiatives within the clinical setting.
Demonstrates critical
reflection skills and the learning gained from experience.
Abides by the legal and
statutory rules relating to practice
Complies with the Trust
policies.
Understands and acts in line with NMC
professional standards for practice contained within The Code
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description for more detail and Video link in supporting information. Please be aware the video refers to just one of the community teams.
Job summary:
As nurse associate in the Integrated Neighbourhood team you will be
responsible for providing safe, effective nursing activities in peoples own
homes, care homes and community clinics. You will work closely with all the
members of the INT to achieve the best long-term outcomes for all your
patients.
Job responsibilities:
Gathers and collates
information that contributes to the assessment of patient care needs.
Undertake and
interpret a range of patient observations, recognising the deteriorating
patient and swiftly referring to the GP as appropriate.
Follows the WSFT
policy to perform administration of medicines within a defined scope of
practice and within defined exclusion criteria.
Take responsibility
for the delivery of care to a group of identified patients, supporting the
affective management of the patients journey through admission, treatment and
discharge.
Maintains clear and
concise patient records and handover of patient care
Work as part of a
multi-disciplinary team.
Communicate
effectively with patients, relatives, other carers and staff as appropriate.
Enable people to
participate effectively in the promotion of their health and wellbeing and the
prevention of adverse effects.
Respect peoples
dignity, wishes and beliefs: involve them in shared decision making and obtain
their consent.
Ensure all untoward
incidents, complaints and grievances are dealt with in accordance with Trust
policies, within Clinical Governance Framework.
Contributes to the
effective and efficient use of resources. Including safe use, checking,
maintenance and storage of equipment.
Contributes to the
audit process as directed, supporting the community team to monitor quality of
care.
Manages own time and
responds to unexpected demands in a professional manner.
To undertake any
other relevant duties that may be delegated by the Senior Nurse or Deputy
appropriate to the grade.
Delivery of Care
Contribute to the ongoing assessment of
patients (under the supervision of a senior registered practitioner),
identifying nursing problems and needs in partnership with the patient, and
with appropriate members of the inter-professional team.
Undertake the completion of delegated
patient risk assessments (under the supervision of a senior registered
practitioner) to support their health and well-being within scope of nursing
practice.
In collaboration with the District Nurse
in charge of the patient, contribute to the planning, implementation and
evaluation of individual programmes of care for patients.
Ensures that all drugs and treatments
are administered as prescribed, within their defined scope of practice.
Ensures the maintenance of accurate
clinical observations of patients condition.
Ensures the significance of data
relating to patients condition and progress is interpreted and escalated
appropriately.
In collaboration with the registered
nurse, evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and updates care plans and goals
to take account of any changing needs of the patient.
Undertakes a range of procedures
relevant to the clinical area of work, following, training, supervised practice
and formal assessment of competency.
Ensures safe practice to minimise the
risk of infection to patients and staff.
Provides and promotes health education
specific to the clinical area and in line with local and national
guidance/protocols.
Communication
and Team Working
Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and
non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of
the multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrates written communication
through the ability to record accurate, succinct, clear and legible reports and
documentation.
Respect peoples dignity, wishes and
beliefs: involve them in shared decision making and obtain their consent.
Participates and communicates
effectively with the inter-professional team and other agencies as necessary.
Supports bereaved and distressed
patients/relatives.
Ensures when patients concerns are
identified they are addressed where possible, and escalated appropriately.
Support, supervise and act as a role
model to nursing associate students, health care support workers and those new
to care roles.
Assist in the supervision, support,
training and assessment of non-registered skilled workers.
Participates in the induction of staff.
Professional Conduct
and Professional Development
Responsible for exercising professional
accountability and ensuring that;
Patients interests and rights are
respected and acts as an advocate on behalf of patients.
The privacy of the patient is respected.
High standards are achieved and
maintained.
Through working in partnership with
patients ensures they are the focus of effective care.
The role of other persons delivering
health care is recognised and respected.
Public trust and confidence is not
jeopardised.
Any action or decision not to act taken
in the course of professional practice can be justified.
Insight into own needs for professional
development, education and in-service training.
Accesses development
opportunities through an agreed PDP.
Understands and uses
evidence-based practice within own area, produces literature to share with
colleagues and shares knowledge and clinical expertise.
Contributes to service
and practice development initiatives within the clinical setting.
Demonstrates critical
reflection skills and the learning gained from experience.
Abides by the legal and
statutory rules relating to practice
Complies with the Trust
policies.
Understands and acts in line with NMC
professional standards for practice contained within The Code
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and registered on the NMC register (Nursing Associates)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing and interpreting complex, sensitive information
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and how this may contribute to service improvement.
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience working in primary and secondary care
- Supporting supervision and assessment of students and new starters in the workplace
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Good knowledge of working with IT systems
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
- Compassionate and caring attitude to provide holistic care
- Able to work within a team and to guide others within the scope of the role.
- Be respectful of other peoples property and life style
- Maintain confidentiality and dignity of individuals at all times
- Able to demonstrate the Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and registered on the NMC register (Nursing Associates)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing and interpreting complex, sensitive information
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and how this may contribute to service improvement.
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience working in primary and secondary care
- Supporting supervision and assessment of students and new starters in the workplace
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Good knowledge of working with IT systems
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
- Compassionate and caring attitude to provide holistic care
- Able to work within a team and to guide others within the scope of the role.
- Be respectful of other peoples property and life style
- Maintain confidentiality and dignity of individuals at all times
- Able to demonstrate the Trust Values
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
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospitals Nhs Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk
IP332QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
