Job summary
We are looking to recruit Band 4 Nurse Associates with relevant skills, experience and qualifications working in the community within the exciting Integrated Network Teams. We have vacancies across numerous locations:
North
& West Bristol
Inner City and East Bristol
South
Bristol
Woodspring
Weston, Worle & Villages
You will work in a team with other multi-disciplinary professionals including Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Administrators and other support staff, on a rota system between the hours of 8am-8pm over a 7 day working period.
You will need excellent communication and clinical skills and have experience of working within a team. You will be required to use electronic patient record systems, in addition to this you will have good time management and be able to prioritise your own work load.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role and whilst we are looking for full time hours, we can consider part time hours.
Main duties of the job
Undertake appropriate delegated initial holistic assessments and implement programmes of care for patients who are acutely and chronically unwellAssess and monitor service users' health needs, assessing patient condition and well-beingUse clinical reasoning skills, within the designated competency framework, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate, patient- centred intervention programmesCollaborate with service users, carers and family in identifying appropriate and achievable goalsContribute to the facilitation of appropriate referrals to other servicesWork within a multi-disciplinary team, to provide integrated skills and share knowledgeAssess and arrange the provision of equipmentTake every opportunity to support and educate service users and their carers to promote independence, good health and personal safetyProvide and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all patients and carersSupport, supervise, assess and act as a role model to other learners such as Nursing Associate trainees, first year student nurses and health care support workers as requiredMaintain accurate, informative and legal records of all interventions in accordance with policyActively participate in training; this may involve assisting in the delivery of trainingTake responsibility for your own delegated objectives, training, proficiencies and competence, as outlined by the NMC code of conductIdentify risks and act accordingly to minimise riskSupport delivery of vaccination campaigns
About us
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that wed expect for ourselves and our families.
At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.
Benefits:
We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.
Additional Information:
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting providing direct patient care
- Ability to conduct clinical tasks within the Nursing Associate scope of practice to a high level of competence
- Ability to manipulate fine tools e.g. for venepuncture or other clinical tasks
- Clear understanding of NMC standards of proficiencies and professional standards of practice including revalidation
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Range of IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher Apprenticeship in Health level 5 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Willing to undertake any training relevant to the role.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Full driving licence and access to a car in work time (with business use car insurance).
- Sirona care & health are currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. We can only accept applications from UK based applicants. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold.
Location
Essential
- Please confirm your preferred location; North & West Bristol, Inner City and East Bristol, South Bristol, Woodpspring, or Weston, Worle & Villages.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting providing direct patient care
- Ability to conduct clinical tasks within the Nursing Associate scope of practice to a high level of competence
- Ability to manipulate fine tools e.g. for venepuncture or other clinical tasks
- Clear understanding of NMC standards of proficiencies and professional standards of practice including revalidation
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Range of IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher Apprenticeship in Health level 5 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Willing to undertake any training relevant to the role.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Full driving licence and access to a car in work time (with business use car insurance).
- Sirona care & health are currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. We can only accept applications from UK based applicants. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold.
Location
Essential
- Please confirm your preferred location; North & West Bristol, Inner City and East Bristol, South Bristol, Woodpspring, or Weston, Worle & Villages.
