Job summary
Nursing Associate / Assistant Practitioner, Band 4
The East South Somerset District Nurses are looking for two dynamic Band 4 Nursing Associate / Assistant Practitioner to join the teams who work across the Yeovil and Wincanton Neighbourhood.
We visit patients in their own homes and work along side our colleagues from the integrated teams, including IRT, OPMH, GPs, Complex Care Team Palliative care teams, Adult Social Care, village agents and Hospital at Home.
Main duties of the job
Nursing Associate / Assistant Practitioner, Band 4
We offer a integrated service to help our house bound patients. you will be part of a fantastic team who are multi skilled.
We can offer support for training and career progression in nursing.
If you would like to work in a Community setting that values you, supports you in allowing you the time to really care and is committed to your professional development then apply today!
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Effective CommunicationEnsures clear lines of communication and works collaboratively with all relevant health care professionals and agencies.Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex sensitive information to a wide variety of professionals through a variety of methods including the use of interpersonal skills.Ability to vary the style and level of communication with individuals in order to meet the differing levels of understanding.Maintains good communication, liaison and working arrangements with the Trust and other organisations. Planning and OrganisationManages own work and case load and implements programmes of care in line with current evidence, taking action relative to an individuals health and care needs.AnalyticsParticipates in providing regular data collection monitoring and evaluation reports to the trust and in line with local and national requirements.Maintains accurate and up to date clinical records in line with Trust policy.Responsibility for Patient / Client Care, Treatment & TherapyUndertakes defined clinical or therapeutic interventions appropriately delegated by a Registered Practitioner.Promotes and understands the impact of effective health promotion, empowering, healthy lifestyles.Undertakes physiological and/or psychological observations as part of an assessment of an individual's healthcare status. Reports changes to the Registered Practitioner when the nature of the change falls outside of the agreed scope of role.Uses and promotes a range of infection prevention and control techniques to prevent the spread of infection Health and safety: Promotes and maintains a safe and healthy working environment.Identifies and manages risks, including assessment of moving and handling risk and understanding the nature of risk as it applies to the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals.Understands medicines management in line within own role and in accordance with Trust policy.Preserves confidentiality and be aware of the Data Protection Act, Access to Health record and Consent for Treatment Guidelines.Through appraisal and personal development plan identify own personal training needs to meet both professional and organisational objectives.Undertakes any necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post and as directed. Policy, Service, Research & Development ResponsibilityPromotes and advocates Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).Proactively makes recommendations to improve the quality of service delivery.Maintains an awareness of current trends within the area of practice and within local and national guidance.Keeps up to date with relevant NHS guidance and protocols.Contribute to relevant projects in relation to service needs.Adhere to the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers.Comply with all relevant Policies and Procedures in exercising the duties of the role. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other ResourcesHas no direct responsibility for finance, equipment or other resources but is expected to maintain stock control and observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment used in own work. Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & ManagementPromotes effective inter-professional and multi-disciplinary team working with peers, colleagues and staff from other agencies and provides appropriate leadership within the scope of the role.Participates in the induction of new staff and contribute to staff orientation programmes.Allocates work to and support the development of others and supervise, teach, mentor and assess other staff as required.Information Resources & Administrative DutiesThe post holder will be required to have excellent IT skills.Any Other Specific Tasks RequiredThe post holder may be regularly exposed to a variety of hazards depending on the area of work.The post holder must work within the organisations manual handling policy. Physical activity will be required for short periods of time in any span of duty.The post holder may be required to support anxious or distressed patients and relatives and may be subject to challenging behaviour.Awareness and management of environmental risks when working with individuals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Effective CommunicationEnsures clear lines of communication and works collaboratively with all relevant health care professionals and agencies.Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex sensitive information to a wide variety of professionals through a variety of methods including the use of interpersonal skills.Ability to vary the style and level of communication with individuals in order to meet the differing levels of understanding.Maintains good communication, liaison and working arrangements with the Trust and other organisations. Planning and OrganisationManages own work and case load and implements programmes of care in line with current evidence, taking action relative to an individuals health and care needs.AnalyticsParticipates in providing regular data collection monitoring and evaluation reports to the trust and in line with local and national requirements.Maintains accurate and up to date clinical records in line with Trust policy.Responsibility for Patient / Client Care, Treatment & TherapyUndertakes defined clinical or therapeutic interventions appropriately delegated by a Registered Practitioner.Promotes and understands the impact of effective health promotion, empowering, healthy lifestyles.Undertakes physiological and/or psychological observations as part of an assessment of an individual's healthcare status. Reports changes to the Registered Practitioner when the nature of the change falls outside of the agreed scope of role.Uses and promotes a range of infection prevention and control techniques to prevent the spread of infection Health and safety: Promotes and maintains a safe and healthy working environment.Identifies and manages risks, including assessment of moving and handling risk and understanding the nature of risk as it applies to the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals.Understands medicines management in line within own role and in accordance with Trust policy.Preserves confidentiality and be aware of the Data Protection Act, Access to Health record and Consent for Treatment Guidelines.Through appraisal and personal development plan identify own personal training needs to meet both professional and organisational objectives.Undertakes any necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post and as directed. Policy, Service, Research & Development ResponsibilityPromotes and advocates Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).Proactively makes recommendations to improve the quality of service delivery.Maintains an awareness of current trends within the area of practice and within local and national guidance.Keeps up to date with relevant NHS guidance and protocols.Contribute to relevant projects in relation to service needs.Adhere to the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers.Comply with all relevant Policies and Procedures in exercising the duties of the role. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other ResourcesHas no direct responsibility for finance, equipment or other resources but is expected to maintain stock control and observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment used in own work. Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & ManagementPromotes effective inter-professional and multi-disciplinary team working with peers, colleagues and staff from other agencies and provides appropriate leadership within the scope of the role.Participates in the induction of new staff and contribute to staff orientation programmes.Allocates work to and support the development of others and supervise, teach, mentor and assess other staff as required.Information Resources & Administrative DutiesThe post holder will be required to have excellent IT skills.Any Other Specific Tasks RequiredThe post holder may be regularly exposed to a variety of hazards depending on the area of work.The post holder must work within the organisations manual handling policy. Physical activity will be required for short periods of time in any span of duty.The post holder may be required to support anxious or distressed patients and relatives and may be subject to challenging behaviour.Awareness and management of environmental risks when working with individuals.
Person Specification
Must have completed Training in AP/Nursing associate
Essential
- Achieved AP or NA qualification
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes
- Willingness to learn new skills and become competent with them in a timely manner
- To work within shift patterns and be flexible when required
- Experience of working with people in their own homes
Person Specification
Must have completed Training in AP/Nursing associate
Essential
- Achieved AP or NA qualification
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes
- Willingness to learn new skills and become competent with them in a timely manner
- To work within shift patterns and be flexible when required
- Experience of working with people in their own homes
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).
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).
