Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Band 4 Qualified Nursing Associates. You will work within the community nursing service, providing home-based care, led by Community Nurses. This service is part of the Integrated Community Care Division, who provide a multitude of services within Bolton. Experience of working within a community is not essential as the successful candidates will receive a full supportive induction when they join the Division and the team.
Main duties of the job
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.
If you are interested in a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking team that prides itself in delivering high quality care, in the right place, every time and have the desire to make a difference to the people of Bolton then the Integrated Community Services Division is the place to be. If you have recently qualified as a Nursing Associate, we will support your practice consolidation and work with you to help you develop even more knowledge skills and experience
The post involves 7 day working which includes bank holidays.
We would like to hear from any Qualified Nursing Associates who have a genuine desire to make a difference and relish the opportunity to care for people in their preferred place of care. If you area team player who strives to deliver high quality care who aspires to rise to the challenge of community nursing then please get in touch.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.
Here at Bolton our patients and people are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence formaternity, neonataland care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
You are encouraged to maintain your Covid vaccination status unless medically exempt and will be supported to access information and guidance, to inform decisions that supports vaccine confidence, protects yourself and patients.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a qualified nursing associate, you will be part of our team of community nurses delivering high quality care to people living in their own homes. This includes delivering wound care, medications, end of life care and continence care. You will be given a comprehensive induction to support your transition into community working
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a qualified nursing associate, you will be part of our team of community nurses delivering high quality care to people living in their own homes. This includes delivering wound care, medications, end of life care and continence care. You will be given a comprehensive induction to support your transition into community working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree.
- oGCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English language/ New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English language OR Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent ( not entry Level 2)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in teams under appropriate Supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- oExperience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information.
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to organise and priorities own delegated workload.
- oAbility to deal with Non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oUnderstands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained with the code.
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- oOpen minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect.
OTHER
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree.
- oGCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English language/ New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English language OR Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent ( not entry Level 2)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in teams under appropriate Supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- oExperience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information.
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to organise and priorities own delegated workload.
- oAbility to deal with Non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oUnderstands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained with the code.
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- oOpen minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect.
OTHER
Essential
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).
