Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner to join our Community IV Therapy Service.
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to undertake the role of Service Co-Ordinator and Assistant Practitioner.
The successful candidate will undertake a dual role, in the first instance, co-ordinating day to day running of the service supported by administrative and clinical support personnel. In the second instance as a skilled assistant practitioner/Nurse Associate, performing clinical duties in line with vascular access, pathology sampling and supporting Senior Nurse Specialist in advanced vascular access device placement
Main duties of the job
- Co-Ordinating hospital discharges to ensure a seamless flow from the hospital to community
- Reviewing of pathology reports in line with service pathways and esclalting treatment plans as required
- Ensuring prescribed medicines are arranged in a timely manner.
- Maitaining of stocks and consumables required for service provision.
- Provide effective communication to support positive patient outcomes
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
- Administer Intramuscular Medication
- Monitor and record vital signs in line with NEWS2 and Sepsis screening
- Support and assist in Ultrasound guidance vascular device placement
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse associate/Assistant Practitioner
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further education and training to acquire additional skills and qualifications necessary to carry out the role
Desirable
- Knowledge of advanced vascular anatomy and vascular access devices
- Experience of working with Trust IT systems, including ABS abd NHS supply chain
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to contribute effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Excellent peripheral cannulation and venepuncture skills
- Competency/experience in administering intramuscular medication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse associate/Assistant Practitioner
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further education and training to acquire additional skills and qualifications necessary to carry out the role
Desirable
- Knowledge of advanced vascular anatomy and vascular access devices
- Experience of working with Trust IT systems, including ABS abd NHS supply chain
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to contribute effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Excellent peripheral cannulation and venepuncture skills
- Competency/experience in administering intramuscular medication
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).
