Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to offer a motivated individual interested in working within the Chichester Coastal Community Nursing team, Which covers Selsey and Wittering and one Central Chichester surgery. We are looking for an Assistant Practitioner with the Foundation Degree, or Qualified Nursing Associate, to work in this wonderful coastal area where they can utilize their experienced skills and talents.
We offer a comprehensive induction programme, and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities.
The team are operational 7 days a week, including Weekends and Bank Holidays, 08:00 - 18:00 so a flexible approach is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently with the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurses, to support and deliver a range of clinical activities in line with patients' individual care and treatment plans. The role will include participating in audit, and supporting Healthcare Assistants and student nurses on placements within the team.
A willingness to develop new skills and embrace change is expected. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, and demonstrate initiative with sound clinical knowledge and judgement.Applicants must have excellent clinical, communication and team-working skills, along with a driving license and the use of a car for work purposes. Experience of working in the community would be an advantage.
About us
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
- Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
- Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
- July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
- Flexible working patterns offered across all services
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team provides care to housebound patients who require Community Nursing Care, this includes injections, urinary catheterisation, and compression therapy.
The successful candidate will work independently with supervision with a Band 6 Community Sister.
Please see the attached job descriptions for the full details of each position.
Please contact Becky McGregor rebeccamcgregor@nhs.net or Tel: 07789944594
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team provides care to housebound patients who require Community Nursing Care, this includes injections, urinary catheterisation, and compression therapy.
The successful candidate will work independently with supervision with a Band 6 Community Sister.
Please see the attached job descriptions for the full details of each position.
Please contact Becky McGregor rebeccamcgregor@nhs.net or Tel: 07789944594
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a community setting
Desirable
- Demonstrates a commitment to working in the community setting
- Minimum a year relevant experience as a band 4 Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate
Communication
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding wider impact of communication
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care in conjunction with registered clinician.
- Ability to relate theory to practice
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative practice
Organisation
Essential
- Ability to organise workload and to delegate appropriately
Role
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge / understanding of boundaries of role
- Ability to take initiative, make decisions and prioritise
- Ability to work as an effective team member
Development
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical supervision/reflective practice
- Ability to act as an educator for HCA's and student nurses
Governance
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance
Team Member
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective team member as well as work autonomously
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a community setting
Desirable
- Demonstrates a commitment to working in the community setting
- Minimum a year relevant experience as a band 4 Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate
Communication
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding wider impact of communication
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care in conjunction with registered clinician.
- Ability to relate theory to practice
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative practice
Organisation
Essential
- Ability to organise workload and to delegate appropriately
Role
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge / understanding of boundaries of role
- Ability to take initiative, make decisions and prioritise
- Ability to work as an effective team member
Development
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical supervision/reflective practice
- Ability to act as an educator for HCA's and student nurses
Governance
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance
Team Member
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective team member as well as work autonomously
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
