Nursing Associate

East London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to work within our Dunstable Primary Home Care Team. You will be based in Dunstable, however there is an expectation that staff will cover across the bases if needed.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the community nursing setting, with the possibility of being supported to complete your Nursing qualification. You will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long-term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in Urgent Response and Virtual Wards, which is a focus of our teams

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Date posted

22 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CHB6465860

Job locations

Grove View Integrated Care Hub

Court Drive

Dunstable

LU5 4JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.

Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important.

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.

Full Time post available.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:

Theresa Russell (Team Lead Dunstable): 07813538546

Job description

Job responsibilities

We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.

Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important.

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.

Full Time post available.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:

Theresa Russell (Team Lead Dunstable): 07813538546

Person Specification

Education

Essential

NMC Registered Nursing Associate
Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Work experience relevant to the post
Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care
Able to work systematically and objectively in an environment with patients who can present high risk
Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience
Awareness of supervision and reflective practice
Able to identify and act upon critical deterioration of patient conditions
Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
Provide leadership for junior staff

Desirable

Understanding of de-escalation

Other

Essential

Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis and flexible working
Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace
Able to work within the accountability framework
Personal Integrity

Person Specification

Education

Essential

NMC Registered Nursing Associate
Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Work experience relevant to the post
Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care
Able to work systematically and objectively in an environment with patients who can present high risk
Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience
Awareness of supervision and reflective practice
Able to identify and act upon critical deterioration of patient conditions
Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
Provide leadership for junior staff

Desirable

Understanding of de-escalation

Other

Essential

Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis and flexible working
Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace
Able to work within the accountability framework
Personal Integrity

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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