Job summary
This is an exciting time for Calderdale's district nursing teams as we have established 5 community hubs each with its own unique and diverse needs.
We are seeking enthusiastic staff members with excellent communication skills, who are highly motivated and adaptable in a fast paced and ever changing environment.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you hold a full driving license with access to a vehicle suitable for business use.
We have a Full time fixed term 12 month vacancy with the Grange Dean team (Hub 1) for a Band 4 NA to cover existing maternity leave.
We welcome any informal visit to see our hub in action and meet the teams.
We look forward to you joining us, good luck with your application!
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about providing the best possible care, empowering patients and delivering complex care in the community?
Are you a newly qualified or experienced , Nurse associate seeking a new challenge?
If so, we would love to meet you!
About us
Community nursing is an exciting and rewarding challenge where you will gain experience in a vast range of clinical skills to help you along your journey as a nurse. You will be supported by an expert team where training and development opportunities are actively encouraged in order to meet the clinical needs of the role. Support and development will be individualised depending on your current skills and experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be able to create a professional nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation whilst reflecting organisational strategy and values
- To deliver direct and indirect patient care.
- To participate in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust provide a 24 hour district nursing service and, as such, an element of flexible working is expected to maintain safe, effective, responsive services.
- Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust acknowledge and support the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (NMC 20002). This code must underpin the practice of community nurses within the PCR at all times and has informed the development of the competencies outlined below
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be able to create a professional nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation whilst reflecting organisational strategy and values
- To deliver direct and indirect patient care.
- To participate in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust provide a 24 hour district nursing service and, as such, an element of flexible working is expected to maintain safe, effective, responsive services.
- Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust acknowledge and support the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (NMC 20002). This code must underpin the practice of community nurses within the PCR at all times and has informed the development of the competencies outlined below
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree from an approved nursing associate programme
- Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Additional post- registration qualification relevant to field of practice
- Have completed training or study in areas relevant to the role applied for or be willing to undertake
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Relevant experience in the field of area applied for
- Relevant experience of working with patients and families from a range of cultures and backgrounds
- Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team
- Understanding the scope of the nursing associate role in the context of the multidisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role will contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code
- Relevant knowledge related to best practice guidance for care of patients and their families.
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understands the requirements for NMC professional revalidation
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding procedures and policies for adults and children
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation/extended roles and skills relevant to the work area
- IT awareness and ability to use NHS systems
- Skills in research and audit methodology or willing to undertake
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated caseload
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when needed
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise workload effectively
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to support, supervise and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree from an approved nursing associate programme
- Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Additional post- registration qualification relevant to field of practice
- Have completed training or study in areas relevant to the role applied for or be willing to undertake
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Relevant experience in the field of area applied for
- Relevant experience of working with patients and families from a range of cultures and backgrounds
- Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team
- Understanding the scope of the nursing associate role in the context of the multidisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role will contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code
- Relevant knowledge related to best practice guidance for care of patients and their families.
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understands the requirements for NMC professional revalidation
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding procedures and policies for adults and children
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation/extended roles and skills relevant to the work area
- IT awareness and ability to use NHS systems
- Skills in research and audit methodology or willing to undertake
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated caseload
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when needed
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise workload effectively
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to support, supervise and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting
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).
