Job summary
gtd healthcare
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 Bolton University,
working towards the Nursing and Midwifery Council standards of proficiency for
Nursing Associates.
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 specialties, 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.
Main duties of the job
You will combine your academic work with
on-the-job training, within an exciting and innovative primary care setting
within gtd healthcare and deliver care, based on the needs of the local
population. The TNA foundation degree training program is completed over two
years. During this time, you must complete at least 2,300 program hours, which
are divided to achieve an equal balance of theory and practice learning.
- Undertaking of NHS health checks
- Monitoring and assessment of patients
- Weight monitoring and weight loss support
- Supporting the MDT in chronic disease management
- Promoting health and wellbeing for the local population in
partnership with others
- Use of motivational interviewing techniques
- Working as a key member of the MDT and leading on caseload of
patients
- Create strong links with Social Prescribers and Health
Coaches
- Following infection control measures
About us
At gtd
healthcare we
believe we do things differently. Our not-for-profit ethos, with a drive to
innovate care offers patients the best experience possible and a unique
opportunity to transform services.
We are keen to develop and support staff
to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to
patients and the community. We put our people at the heart of everything we do.
We are a values driven organisation and we are passionate about providing the
best possible healthcare for our patients.
Benefits package
As an employee of gtd
healthcare,
you'll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, including: working
for
a values-driven organisation; living wage
employer; access
to
Wagestream,
which provides flexible and on-demand access to stream your pay during the
month, in real-time, when picking-up extra shifts; 30 days
annual leave, rising to 32 after five years of continuous service; flexible
pension
benefits including NHS pension scheme; flexible working
hours and policies; family
friendly
and carer policies; opportunities
to
apply for innovation and quality awards; access to gtd
healthcares
wellbeing initiatives, which offer a wide range of tools and resources; gtd
healthcare social
and
fun activities; cycle
to
work scheme;
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities include:
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 specialties, 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 or equivalent qualification and a full UK/EU clean driving license or the ability to travel independently to all placements.
- Undertaking of NHS health checks
- Monitoring and assessment of patients
- Weight monitoring and weight loss support
- Supporting the MDT in chronic disease management
- Promoting health and wellbeing for the local population in
partnership with others
- Use of motivational interviewing techniques
- Working as a key member of the MDT and leading on caseload of
patients
- Create strong links with Social Prescribers and Health
Coaches
- Following infection control measures
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
- Recognition of 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 programs and
cytology screening alongside the nursing and wider clinical teams.
- Supporting the general practice in clinical projects, audits,
service developments.
Working in Teams
- The role will work across the continuum of primary care
services, based mainly in the 13 practices of gtd healthcare working
with GP teams, reception teams, primary healthcare teams, community and
district nursing service; mental health services throughout the geographical
footprint. 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 a gtd
healthcare practice assessor and
practice supervisor, as well as an academic assessor from Bolton University.
You will also work with and be supported by other registered nurses you work
with, as well as health care assistants, GPs, Pharmacists and the wider primary
care teams clinical and non-clinical.
Other duties:- Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of
the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the
organisation.
Safeguarding:- gtd healthcare is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults,
both as service users and visitors to our services. All staff have a
responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The
post holder, in conjunction with their line manager, will be responsible for
ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training relevant to their
individual role and responsibilities and that they are aware of and work within
the relevant safeguarding policies and procedures.
Additional Information:
- All candidates will be interviewed by gtd healthcare
and representatives from Bolton University
- All candidates must complete an enhanced DBS disclosure
check.
- All candidates must have a full UK/EU driving license
- All candidate must have evidence of GCSE A-C/4-9 or
functional Maths & English level 2 or equivalent qualification
- Shortlisted candidates from this advert will be contacted by gtd
healthcare to determine suitability for the apprenticeship, successful
applicants will then be invited for a formal interview on the 31st
January 2023.
- For more detailed information on the TNA program please
visit: Bolton University, Health Education England or Nursing & Midwifery
Council.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities include:
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 specialties, 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 or equivalent qualification and a full UK/EU clean driving license or the ability to travel independently to all placements.
- Undertaking of NHS health checks
- Monitoring and assessment of patients
- Weight monitoring and weight loss support
- Supporting the MDT in chronic disease management
- Promoting health and wellbeing for the local population in
partnership with others
- Use of motivational interviewing techniques
- Working as a key member of the MDT and leading on caseload of
patients
- Create strong links with Social Prescribers and Health
Coaches
- Following infection control measures
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
- Recognition of 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 programs and
cytology screening alongside the nursing and wider clinical teams.
- Supporting the general practice in clinical projects, audits,
service developments.
Working in Teams
- The role will work across the continuum of primary care
services, based mainly in the 13 practices of gtd healthcare working
with GP teams, reception teams, primary healthcare teams, community and
district nursing service; mental health services throughout the geographical
footprint. 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 a gtd
healthcare practice assessor and
practice supervisor, as well as an academic assessor from Bolton University.
You will also work with and be supported by other registered nurses you work
with, as well as health care assistants, GPs, Pharmacists and the wider primary
care teams clinical and non-clinical.
Other duties:- Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of
the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the
organisation.
Safeguarding:- gtd healthcare is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults,
both as service users and visitors to our services. All staff have a
responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The
post holder, in conjunction with their line manager, will be responsible for
ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training relevant to their
individual role and responsibilities and that they are aware of and work within
the relevant safeguarding policies and procedures.
Additional Information:
- All candidates will be interviewed by gtd healthcare
and representatives from Bolton University
- All candidates must complete an enhanced DBS disclosure
check.
- All candidates must have a full UK/EU driving license
- All candidate must have evidence of GCSE A-C/4-9 or
functional Maths & English level 2 or equivalent qualification
- Shortlisted candidates from this advert will be contacted by gtd
healthcare to determine suitability for the apprenticeship, successful
applicants will then be invited for a formal interview on the 31st
January 2023.
- For more detailed information on the TNA program please
visit: Bolton University, Health Education England or Nursing & Midwifery
Council.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-C/4-9 or functional Maths & English level 2 or equivalent qualification.
- Full UK/EU clean driving license or the ability to travel independently to all placements.
Experience
Essential
- Care certificate or equivalent
- experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of providing and receiving complex or sensitive information.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education.
- Commitment to completing the 2-year Foundation Degree program.
- Able to work shifts within a 24 hour period.
- Ability to travel from one location to another.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs.
- Seeking advice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology.
- Experience of working in Primary Care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-C/4-9 or functional Maths & English level 2 or equivalent qualification.
- Full UK/EU clean driving license or the ability to travel independently to all placements.
Experience
Essential
- Care certificate or equivalent
- experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of providing and receiving complex or sensitive information.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education.
- Commitment to completing the 2-year Foundation Degree program.
- Able to work shifts within a 24 hour period.
- Ability to travel from one location to another.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs.
- Seeking advice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology.
- Experience of working in Primary Care.
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.
