Job overview
Would you be interested in a career within the NHS as a Band 4 Nursing Associate, part or full time, in the community nursing team? Are you passionate about providing a patient centered support service and want to deliver excellent and compassionate care to people over the age of 18 that live in Bedfordshire?
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic person who has excellent communication, IT literate and problem solving skills alongside a passion for patient centered care. You will work corporately within our Primary Care Team and will be supporting the Community Nurses in Bedford and the wider MDT to with provide high quality care to housebound residents who live with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; to enhance skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual. Nursing Associates are encouraged to apply to support the delivery of quality community care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.
A full induction programme will be provided.
The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.
Person specification
Other
Essential criteria
1. Car Driver
2. Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
3. Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis and flexible working
4. Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace
5. Able to work within the accountability framework Personal Integrity
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential criteria
6. NMC Registered Nursing Associate
7. Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
8. GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable criteria
9. Community experience
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Work experience relevant to the post
11. Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
12. Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
13. Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
14. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
15. Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
16. Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
17. Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
18. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
19. Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
20. Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
21. Good verbal and written communication skills
22. Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care