Nursing Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be an integral part of our personalised care team, promoting holistic healthcare to our housebound patients, working in partnership with associated health and social care providers.

You will have an understanding of the nursing process and be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to improve health and well-being and meet the healthcare needs of individuals and groups.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex scenarios.

Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure, prioritising workload effectively.

Demonstrate an ability to use a problem-solving approach within limits of your competence.

Demonstrate an ability to provide holistic patient centred care

Work in a solution- focused way as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Promote holistic healthcare and work in partnership with other agencies.

Access and participate in supervision.

Maintain an accurate diary in accordance with lone working policy and adhere to mobile working guidance.

Identify and take appropriate action/make appropriate referrals in any situation where there may be vulnerability, safeguarding or health concerns

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with vulnerable patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience.
• An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues.
• This role involves visiting our housebound patients, so a full driving license is required.

Desirable

• Ability to use the required GP clinical systems.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Whiteladies Medical Group

Address

Whatley Road

Bristol

BS8 2PU

Employer's website

https://www.whiteladiesmedical.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)