Nurse Associate- Fixed Term contract- 12 Months
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursing Associate who has completed the TNA programme to join our Kingswinford District nursing team within Dudley Community Services for 12 months.
We want people who are committed to delivering high standards of care, are able to work as part of a team player, but also have the confidence to work independently without direct supervision.
The successful candidate will provide nursing care to patients within their own homes and in clinic settings.
You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills, be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service and demonstrate a willingness to extend and develop your existing skills.
Main duties of the job
1. The post holder will be responsible for the ongoing assessment of care needs and the development and implementation and evaluation of care under supervision of a registered nurse.
2. Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, within MDT / ICT model of care.
3. Attending and participating in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as directed.
4. Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the patients and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the general practitioner or other members of the health / social care team.
5. Providing and maintaining a high standard of skilled nursing care for patients in their homes, using a nursing model of care and within own scope of practice and legislation
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Registered Nurse Associate with NMC
Desirable criteria
7. Evidence of professional development
Knowledge and Training
Essential criteria
8. Keen to develop own skills and develop nursing practice
9. Evidence of professional development
10. Has up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and changes to NHS
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Commitment to evidence based practice
Desirable criteria
12. Experience of working in a community setting
13. Computer literate
14. Competent in clinical skills i.e. ECG, venepuncture
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential criteria
15. Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
16. Ability to organise and prioritise workload
17. Able to manage a group of patients
18. Able to keep full and accurate records
Desirable criteria
19. Able to supervise others
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential criteria
20. Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
21. Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
22. Demonstrates respect for patient dignity
23. Demonstrates attention to detail
24. Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
25. Honest & Trustworthy
26. Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.
27. Effective communication skills, verbal and written
28. Ability to work within a team and develop others
29. Must be able to commute to meet the need of a community staff nurse
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential criteria
30. Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
31. Demonstrate Standards, values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
32. Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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Caring for patients demands integrity, honesty, and accountability. We expect your application and participation to be authentic and a genuine reflection of your own experiences and values.
Multi-site working
The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing "better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond".
To support this vision, we are (where appropriate and safe to do so) actively looking at new models of care which:
33. Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a 'hot and cold' arrangement
34. Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation, and
35. Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites
Against this context, although this post is hosted by The Dudley Group, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.
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