Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals who would like to pursue a career in primary care, in a developmental role as a Trainee Nursing
Associate (TNA) who would qualify to be a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA). Within the
apprenticeship period, you will study with Teesside University, working towards the
NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates. You will combine your
academic work with on-the-job training, within an exciting and innovative primary care setting in
Darlington PCN and deliver care, based on the needs of the population of
Darlington.
The TNA foundation degree training programme is usually completed
over two years. During this time, you must complete at least 2,300 programme
hours, which are divided to achieve an equal balance of theory and practice
learning.
To meet the requirements of the training programme, TNAs must
work in a range of settings and situations to gain as much experience as
possible across different age groups. You must complete external placements, totaling
460 hours across 2-years, in settings other than your primary place of
employment, which will be a GP surgery in Darlington.
Please read the attached job description and personal specification for more information.
On application, please send your certificate evidence of required Maths & English qualification to laura.cooper62@nhs.net.
If we receive a large number of applications this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking of NHS health checks
Monitoring and assessment of patients
Weight monitoring and weight loss
support
Smoking cessation signposting
Knowledge of NHS health screening
programmes nationally and locally
Use of motivational interviewing
techniques
Making every contact count
Create strong links with Social Prescribers
and Health Coaches within the Living Well Service.
Following infection control measures
About us
Primary
Healthcare Darlington was established in 2014 as the local GP federation
consisting of 11 GP Practices covering an ever-increasing population of
108,000+ registered patients in Darlington, County Durham. We have close links
with Darlington Borough Council and local NHS Foundation Trusts and have the
full support and backing of Tees Valley ICB. We also work closely with and
provide support to the Darlington Primary Care Network.
Working
from newly refurbished dedicated premises close to Darlington Memorial Hospital
we provide NHS, Public Health and Private Medical Services.
We
are an award-winning company who places the wellbeing of our staff at the heart
of everything we do. We have a wellbeing lead who offers staff access to
multiple wellbeing resources, and as a company we offer staff access to free
counselling services, protected time to develop professionally, access to
high-quality training and development, weekly fresh fruit deliveries, free tea
and coffee and chilled, filtered water and much more. We also offer staff an
opportunity to volunteer for 4 days annually in the local community. In the
past year staff have supported Groundwork, Age UK and many more community
projects.
We
are on the doorstep of some of the most beautiful and historic sites in the
region and actively encourage staff to participate in nature as often as
possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for highly
motivated, enthusiastic, and resilient individuals to undertake a 2-year level
5 apprenticeship ending in registration with the NMC as a Nurse Associate. As a
Trainee Nursing Associate Apprentice, you will gain experience on clinical
placements across a range of specialities, covering the four fields of nursing.
You will work alongside Registered Nurses and other clinical professionals to
develop the skills and knowledge required to complete your Trainee Nursing
Associate apprenticeship and to ensure the delivery of outstanding care to our
patients.
Entry
requirements: you should be highly motivated towards a career as a Nursing Associate
within the primary care setting. You should have excellent communication
skills and be able to demonstrate evidence of GCSE A-C/4-9 or functional Maths & English level 2 and a full UK/EU clean driving licience.
Providing
and monitoring care
On-going
monitoring of care through dementia reviews, mental health reviews,
hypertension checks and new patient checks
Being
aware of clinical guidelines and signs and symptoms of deterioration, escalating
concerns to appropriate colleagues for them to reassess and evaluate the care.
Escalation of concerns
Gathering
of social, medical and socioeconomic information to contribute to the care
process
Display
skills in effective communication across the age continuum
Effective
team working and relationship building skills with both colleagues,
patients/clients and their families and carers
Supporting individuals and their
families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life-changing diagnoses
Ensuring the privacy, dignity and
safety of individuals is maintained at all times
Recognising issues relating to
safeguarding vulnerable children and adults
Monitoring
changes in people's ability to carry out activities of daily living and mental
& physical health such as a deterioration in their long-term condition
Monitoring
of vital signs; skills in venepuncture, manual blood pressure and pulse, oxygen
saturations, foot checks; wound care and infection control measures such as
aseptic technique
Delivery
of immunisation and vaccination programmes alongside the nursing and wider
clinical teams.
Working in Teams
The
role will work across the continuum of primary care services, based mainly in
the 11 practices of Darlington PCN working with GP teams, reception teams,
Primary Healthcare Darlington team, community and district nursing service;
mental health services through Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Trust; this list is
not exhaustive.
Once qualified you will support and
supervise trainee nursing associate apprentices, health care support workers
and those new to care roles, for example, those undertaking the care
certificate with their learning and development.
During your apprenticeship you will be supported
by the TNA programme lead, the PCN Practice Nurse Lead and other registered
nurses you work with, as well as HCAs, GPs, Pharmacists and the wider primary
care teams clinical and non-clinical.
Additional Information:
1.
All candidates will be interviewed by representatives
from Teesside University and Primary Healthcare Darlington.
2.
All candidates must have a satisfactory enhanced DBS
disclosure.
3. All candidates must have a full UK/EU clean driving license
Shortlisted candidates from this advert will be
contacted by Primary Healthcare Darlington to determine
suitability for the apprenticeship, successful applicants will then be invited
for a formal interview.
For more detailed information on the TNA programme
please visit: Teesside
University, Health
Education England or Nursing
& Midwifery Council.
Diversity is very important to us at Primary Healthcare
Darlington. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone
can be themselves and achieve their potential. We actively encourage
applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for highly
motivated, enthusiastic, and resilient individuals to undertake a 2-year level
5 apprenticeship ending in registration with the NMC as a Nurse Associate. As a
Trainee Nursing Associate Apprentice, you will gain experience on clinical
placements across a range of specialities, covering the four fields of nursing.
You will work alongside Registered Nurses and other clinical professionals to
develop the skills and knowledge required to complete your Trainee Nursing
Associate apprenticeship and to ensure the delivery of outstanding care to our
patients.
Entry
requirements: you should be highly motivated towards a career as a Nursing Associate
within the primary care setting. You should have excellent communication
skills and be able to demonstrate evidence of GCSE A-C/4-9 or functional Maths & English level 2 and a full UK/EU clean driving licience.
Providing
and monitoring care
On-going
monitoring of care through dementia reviews, mental health reviews,
hypertension checks and new patient checks
Being
aware of clinical guidelines and signs and symptoms of deterioration, escalating
concerns to appropriate colleagues for them to reassess and evaluate the care.
Escalation of concerns
Gathering
of social, medical and socioeconomic information to contribute to the care
process
Display
skills in effective communication across the age continuum
Effective
team working and relationship building skills with both colleagues,
patients/clients and their families and carers
Supporting individuals and their
families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life-changing diagnoses
Ensuring the privacy, dignity and
safety of individuals is maintained at all times
Recognising issues relating to
safeguarding vulnerable children and adults
Monitoring
changes in people's ability to carry out activities of daily living and mental
& physical health such as a deterioration in their long-term condition
Monitoring
of vital signs; skills in venepuncture, manual blood pressure and pulse, oxygen
saturations, foot checks; wound care and infection control measures such as
aseptic technique
Delivery
of immunisation and vaccination programmes alongside the nursing and wider
clinical teams.
Working in Teams
The
role will work across the continuum of primary care services, based mainly in
the 11 practices of Darlington PCN working with GP teams, reception teams,
Primary Healthcare Darlington team, community and district nursing service;
mental health services through Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Trust; this list is
not exhaustive.
Once qualified you will support and
supervise trainee nursing associate apprentices, health care support workers
and those new to care roles, for example, those undertaking the care
certificate with their learning and development.
During your apprenticeship you will be supported
by the TNA programme lead, the PCN Practice Nurse Lead and other registered
nurses you work with, as well as HCAs, GPs, Pharmacists and the wider primary
care teams clinical and non-clinical.
Additional Information:
1.
All candidates will be interviewed by representatives
from Teesside University and Primary Healthcare Darlington.
2.
All candidates must have a satisfactory enhanced DBS
disclosure.
3. All candidates must have a full UK/EU clean driving license
Shortlisted candidates from this advert will be
contacted by Primary Healthcare Darlington to determine
suitability for the apprenticeship, successful applicants will then be invited
for a formal interview.
For more detailed information on the TNA programme
please visit: Teesside
University, Health
Education England or Nursing
& Midwifery Council.
Diversity is very important to us at Primary Healthcare
Darlington. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone
can be themselves and achieve their potential. We actively encourage
applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education
- Level and commit to completing the 2-year Foundation Degree programme.
- Certificate evidence of GCSE Grade A-C/4-9 in Maths & English or Functionals Skills level 2, Maths & English.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience.
- Care certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs
- Seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex or sensitive information
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology
- Evidence of involvement in support and development of less experienced staff
- Evidence of recent workbased learning or self directed learning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education
- Level and commit to completing the 2-year Foundation Degree programme.
- Certificate evidence of GCSE Grade A-C/4-9 in Maths & English or Functionals Skills level 2, Maths & English.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience.
- Care certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs
- Seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex or sensitive information
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology
- Evidence of involvement in support and development of less experienced staff
- Evidence of recent workbased learning or self directed learning
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.
