Job summary
We are looking for forward thinking, passionate Nursing Associates to support the management of patients within the Haverhill 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, you'll 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.
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 everyone's 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 further information.
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 description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description for further information.
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.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C or grade 4 or above in Maths & English or Functional Skills level 2 Maths & English or recognised equivalent qualification in maths and English
Desirable
- Intermediate life support
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable
- Previous experience in similar care setting
- Supporting supervision and assessment of students and new starters in the workplace
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties
- Frequent Travel Essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C or grade 4 or above in Maths & English or Functional Skills level 2 Maths & English or recognised equivalent qualification in maths and English
Desirable
- Intermediate life support
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable
- Previous experience in similar care setting
- Supporting supervision and assessment of students and new starters in the workplace
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties
- Frequent Travel Essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
