Job summary
The role is a primary function supporting the team for the optimal care of our patients. The delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate health care to the patients of the Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust is the most important objective for the organisation
Main duties of the job
The role of the Nurse Associate Practitioner is to Assist and support the qualified health professionals in ensuring optimal care for the patients and the success of the trust. The delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate health care of patients of the Hampshire hospitals Foundation Trust is the most important objective for the organisation.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent or above in health or health and social care or working towards an award.
- Foundation degree in health and social care
- ESOL Level 2 or equivalent (if English is not first language).
- Literacy level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A-C).
Desirable
- BSc in Health and social care
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience in health/health and social care role
- Able to demonstrate current knowledge and identify current learning needs
Desirable
- Understanding NHS/Social care systems
- Previous NHS experience
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication within the English language
- Able to work within a team
- Able to meet the minimum skill set within the first 12 months of appointment with support and development where required (list of skills defined in generic competency framework).
- Effective patient/client care skills
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Should be willing to work flexible hours on occasion.
Desirable
- Full driving licence and access to own vehicles which can be insured for business use.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent or above in health or health and social care or working towards an award.
- Foundation degree in health and social care
- ESOL Level 2 or equivalent (if English is not first language).
- Literacy level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A-C).
Desirable
- BSc in Health and social care
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience in health/health and social care role
- Able to demonstrate current knowledge and identify current learning needs
Desirable
- Understanding NHS/Social care systems
- Previous NHS experience
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication within the English language
- Able to work within a team
- Able to meet the minimum skill set within the first 12 months of appointment with support and development where required (list of skills defined in generic competency framework).
- Effective patient/client care skills
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Should be willing to work flexible hours on occasion.
Desirable
- Full driving licence and access to own vehicles which can be insured for business use.
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).
