Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Student Nurse Associate

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Job summary

Student Nurse Associate - Band 3

Trowbridge Community Team

37.5 Hours per week but part time Hours would be considered for the right candidate - 2 year Fixed Term Contract

Here at Wiltshire Health and Care we are very excited to announce the development and expansion of our community services in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and a number of strategic priorities for community health services to transform our out of hospital care.

We are boosting the response capacity within the existing community teams to provide a dedicated resource across each of our localities within Wiltshire.

This growth within our services and investment has enabled us to expand our teams and recruit additional Nurse associates to our core community teams.

If you love working in a community setting and are looking for a new challenge, then as part of our development of community services we are looking for either qualified Band 4 Nurse Associates or band 3 looking to develop and complete the Student Nurse Associate programme to support our community teams.

As a SNA you will be expected to attend University for a day per week, and although you will be based in 1 community team, you will need to undertake 6 short placements at an alternative location over the two years. You will be supported to learn on the job by the healthcare team and a dedicated work based tutor.

Main duties of the job

We are proud of our staff and support career progression so if you successfully complete the 2 year training course, and become registered, you will be offered a permanent job as a nursing associate. Once established in this role, the opportunity for further training to become a registered nurse may also be possible.

In this role you will be expected to provide and deliver high standards of nursing care in partnership with a Registered nurse, working with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible.

You will link closely with colleagues including general practitioners and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support excellent nursing care at home, reducing the necessity for acute hospital admission.

Apply now to join our team and help us to deliver our vision to improve health and wellbeing by providing high quality care.

You will need to demonstrate 12 months caring experience, achieved an NVQ level 3 or equivalent, Care Certificate as well at Level 2 or grade C at GSCE in English and Maths.

Training will commence in January or February 2025.

Interview dates to be confirmed

For an informal visit to meet our team or for further information please contact; Viv Southan , Community Team Manager, on 01225711371 or email on Vivienne.southan@nhs.net

About us

Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.

There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.

If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!

Date posted

12 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-22047

Job locations

Trowbridge Community Hospital

Adcroft Street

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8PH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

At least 12 months experience of working within a health and social care environment.
Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers.
Courteous, respectful, and helpful at all times
Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional.

Desirable

Ability to work on own initiative.
Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
Understanding of evidence-based practice.
Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc.

Qualifications

Essential

Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Level 5 Apprenticeship
Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent,
Maths and English qualification: Grade A-C or Functional skills level 2

Desirable

Healthcare qualification such as the care certificate

Additional Criteria

Essential

Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

At least 12 months experience of working within a health and social care environment.
Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers.
Courteous, respectful, and helpful at all times
Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional.

Desirable

Ability to work on own initiative.
Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
Understanding of evidence-based practice.
Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc.

Qualifications

Essential

Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Level 5 Apprenticeship
Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent,
Maths and English qualification: Grade A-C or Functional skills level 2

Desirable

Healthcare qualification such as the care certificate

Additional Criteria

Essential

Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Trowbridge Community Hospital

Adcroft Street

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8PH

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Trowbridge Community Hospital

Adcroft Street

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8PH

Employer's website

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