Therapy / Nurse Associate Practitioner - Band 4
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy or Nursing Associate within the East Cheshire NHS Trust Transfer of Care Hub (ToCH) to support timely and effective pathway 1 and 2 discharges. The role will involve working collaboratively with care providers, care homes beds, inpatient therapy teams, social services and transfer of care hub nurses.
We are looking for someone who has a good eye for detail and a passion for supporting the best outcomes for patients.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
The Therapy / Nursing Associate will work independently to implement pathway 1 care packages, neighbourhood rehab referrals and assessments for pathway 2 placements under the supervision of a registered Therapist or Nurse to support the delivery of patient centered approaches and provide compassionate, safe and effective care to a designated caseload /cohort of patients.
The Therapy / Nursing Associate will provide holistic and person-centered care and support for people across the sphere of nursing and always communicating effectively within the team, with other health care professionals and with the patient family, carers/ visitors.
The Therapy / Nursing Associate Practitioner will work independently but with the support and leadership of registered nurses and therapists, working within aspects of the nursing / therapy process to ensure high standards and a safe environment are maintained.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) Register and competencies transferable to the post OR A combination of significant, relevant experience and qualifications equivalent to the above
* Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
Knowledge & Skills
* Understanding of the scope of the role of the Therapy / Nurse Associate Practitioner in context of the nursing and inter-disciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development
* Knowledge of when to seek advice and elevate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
* Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care, taking into account the needs and desires of the patient(s)
* Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process
* Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
* Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice
* Understanding of discharge to assess pathways
Experience
* Recent previous experience within a comparable role / transferable skills
* Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients / clients and of providing advice
* Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to support, supervise, assess act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and healthcare support workers as required within the clinical setting
Other Role Requirements
* Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further role requirements.
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.
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