Job Summary
We have a 37.5 hour band 4 Community Nurse Associate post in the Poole North Locality District Nursing teams. You will deliver planned care to patients in the community setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Support individual development and training needs for the role and responsibilities.
* Work effectively within a large team of mixed skills when caring for complex patients in the community setting.
* Communicate effectively and be aware of multi-disciplinary working.
* Provide a high quality person‑centred approach to care delivery within your sphere of practice, always considering patients privacy, dignity and safety.
* Deliver planned care to a group of patients working within the standards of proficiency outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.
* Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support/guidance to less experienced staff/learners within the clinical environment as needed.
* Manage a defined group of patients/service users under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, using evidence‑based/client‑centred principles to undertake a range of delegated tasks independently.
* Contribute to the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient/service‑user care, and escalating to senior registered practitioner as appropriate.
* Promote health and prevent ill health in service users, contributing to integrated care.
* Take responsibility for planned/defined tasks as required.
* Plan and undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, within the limitations of the Registered Nursing Associate role.
* Undertake delegated clinical skills within their scope of practice having once undertaken relevant training, deemed competent and adhere to local and national guidance.
Requirements
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
About the Trust
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Contact
Name: Grace Newberry
Job title: District Nurse Lead
Email address: grace.newberry@nhs.net
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