Registered Nursing Associate

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Integrated Community Nursing team is looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nursing Associate to join the team. Applicants should have previous experience at Band 4 within a hospital or community setting, and demonstrate transferable clinical skills as detailed in the job description and personal specification; however training would be available where required.

Come join us to work at Luton and work with us towards integration in delivering care to achieving our better together programme.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel effectively and independently on a daily basis to and from the base, clients' homes and other venues around the geographical area whilst transporting equipment. If necessary, adjustments can be considered, in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act.

(Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.)

Main duties of the job

The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan of patients and across the fields of nursing; providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses who work within the sphere of nursing and care.

Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.

About us

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

448-LCA-6087202-A

Job locations

Units 2-3 The Poynt

Poynters Road

Luton

LU4 0LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide and monitor care in the community setting

Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to people in a range of care settings.

Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with people, families, and carers

Contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment

Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care

Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcome

Planning:

Working alongside senior health professionals in planning the work load and completing tasks on Sys1/Malinko

Participating in co coordinating patients and workload

Patient Contact

Being an accountable professional

Act in the best interests of the people they care for

Put people first and provide nursing care that is person centred, safe and compassionate

Act professionally at all times

Use knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions and solve problems

Recognise and work within the limits of their competence

Be responsible for their actions

Promoting Health and Preventing Ill-Health.

Support people to improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health

Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide and monitor care in the community setting

Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to people in a range of care settings.

Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with people, families, and carers

Contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment

Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care

Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcome

Planning:

Working alongside senior health professionals in planning the work load and completing tasks on Sys1/Malinko

Participating in co coordinating patients and workload

Patient Contact

Being an accountable professional

Act in the best interests of the people they care for

Put people first and provide nursing care that is person centred, safe and compassionate

Act professionally at all times

Use knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions and solve problems

Recognise and work within the limits of their competence

Be responsible for their actions

Promoting Health and Preventing Ill-Health.

Support people to improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health

Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Foundation Level Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification
  • NMC Registered Nursing Associate
  • Completion of End Point Assessment for applicants who have undertaken an apprenticeship route
  • GCSE Grade A-C English and Maths or
  • Level 2 in Maths and English
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice

Desirable

  • Care Certificate or willingness to train
  • Related health and social care qualification (Level 3)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in teams
  • Experience of patient-centred care
  • Experience of health coaching and promoting independent living
  • Competent with Sys1 and competencies relevant to community district nursing.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within the community setting/District Nursing service
  • Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
  • Experience in community healthcare.
  • Willingness to learn appropriate clinical competencies.

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

  • Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and social care providers
  • Ability to deal with a non-routine and unpredictable workload and individual patient contact
  • Ability to manage own workload
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
  • Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Foundation Level Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification
  • NMC Registered Nursing Associate
  • Completion of End Point Assessment for applicants who have undertaken an apprenticeship route
  • GCSE Grade A-C English and Maths or
  • Level 2 in Maths and English
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice

Desirable

  • Care Certificate or willingness to train
  • Related health and social care qualification (Level 3)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in teams
  • Experience of patient-centred care
  • Experience of health coaching and promoting independent living
  • Competent with Sys1 and competencies relevant to community district nursing.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within the community setting/District Nursing service
  • Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
  • Experience in community healthcare.
  • Willingness to learn appropriate clinical competencies.

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

  • Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and social care providers
  • Ability to deal with a non-routine and unpredictable workload and individual patient contact
  • Ability to manage own workload
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
  • Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Address

Units 2-3 The Poynt

Poynters Road

Luton

LU4 0LA


Employer's website

https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Address

Units 2-3 The Poynt

Poynters Road

Luton

LU4 0LA


Employer's website

https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Support Officer

Kim MIlligan

kim.milligan@nhs.net

07790847903

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

448-LCA-6087202-A

Job locations

Units 2-3 The Poynt

Poynters Road

Luton

LU4 0LA


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