Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Orthopaedic/Fracture Clinic at Wigan's Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in a Band 4 Nurse Associate or Assistant Practitioner role.
To be considered for the Nursing Associate position, applicants must be NMC registered and hold a Foundation Degree. For the Assistant Practitioner role, a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care is required. Please note that alternative qualifications cannot be accepted for either post. There is a a Job Description and Person Specification attached to the vacancy for each of the roles.
All applicants must also meet the following essential criteria:o GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Languageoro New GCSE Grades 4-9 in Maths and English Languageoro Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
The post is a 37.5 hrs secondment / fixed term position to cover maternity leave for 12 months.
NHS Employees should secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as It has been established to provide cover for an employee on maternity leave and will end in 12 months or when the substantive post holder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self motivated individual who will be committed to providing high quality care to both Adults and Children with trauma injuries in an outpatient setting. Working within a multidisciplinary team of Doctors, nurses .plaster technicians and physiotherapists in a friendly and supportive environment.
The role of the Nursing Associate / Assistant Practitioner is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse contributing to the ongoing assessment and care of Trauma patients both Adults and children providing and monitoring care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinicians
Have a good knowledge and understanding of wound care and some trauma and orthopaedic knowledge. To participate in the assessing, planning ,implementing of treatment and care in an outpatient setting
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the supervision and working in partnership with a registered nurse provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.
Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients in a range of care settings.
Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care on a continual basis in partnership with patients, families and carers, ensuring appropriate escalation to a registered nurse when required.
Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and well-being.
Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring that patients personal and social needs are met and be able to care for a patients nursing needs.
To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patients nursing needs to include; undertaking routine procedures includint phlebotomy, measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs, continence care, pressure area care, wound care, skin clip and suture removal, application of splints, nutrition, hydration, foot care, skin integrity, mood identification. Identify and report changes in a patients condition to a registered nurse.
Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members.
Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition.
Work with the registered nurse and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with Trust policy and the NMC Code.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the supervision and working in partnership with a registered nurse provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.
Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients in a range of care settings.
Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care on a continual basis in partnership with patients, families and carers, ensuring appropriate escalation to a registered nurse when required.
Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and well-being.
Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring that patients personal and social needs are met and be able to care for a patients nursing needs.
To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patients nursing needs to include; undertaking routine procedures includint phlebotomy, measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs, continence care, pressure area care, wound care, skin clip and suture removal, application of splints, nutrition, hydration, foot care, skin integrity, mood identification. Identify and report changes in a patients condition to a registered nurse.
Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members.
Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition.
Work with the registered nurse and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with Trust policy and the NMC Code.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NA - Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree & GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)
- AP - Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- NA - CF in Care / Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent experience.
- AP - NVQ Assessor Units IT Qualification or recent in-house training
Experience
Essential
- NA - Experience in relevant speciality and Experience working independently and as a team
- AP - To be able to demonstrate extensive experience of working in a health care environment, undertaking a full range of clinical competencies to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and foundation degree competency portfolio
Desirable
- NP - Post qualification
- NP - Experience in Trauma and orthopaedics
- AP - Experience of working in a community setting
Skills
Essential
- NA - Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- NA - Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- NA - Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- NA - Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non - verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- NA - Have effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise
- NA - Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always
- AP - Experience of working in a hospital / community setting
- AP - Excellent communication skills
- AP - Ability to perform core clinical competencies
- AP - Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- AP - Able to work on own initiative
- AP -Basic IT skills
Desirable
- NA - Basic computer skills, HIS and Wound Care knowledge
- AP Mentorship skills and Ability to perform service specific clinical competencies
Knowledge
Essential
- NA - oUnderstanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service
- NA - oUnderstands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code & understand requirements for NMC revalidation
- NA - oKnowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- NA - oUnderstanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- AP - Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
Desirable
- NA - Trauma and orthopaedic knowledge
- AP - Knowledge of evidence based practice
Additional
Essential
- oSpeak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NA - Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree & GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)
- AP - Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- NA - CF in Care / Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent experience.
- AP - NVQ Assessor Units IT Qualification or recent in-house training
Experience
Essential
- NA - Experience in relevant speciality and Experience working independently and as a team
- AP - To be able to demonstrate extensive experience of working in a health care environment, undertaking a full range of clinical competencies to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and foundation degree competency portfolio
Desirable
- NP - Post qualification
- NP - Experience in Trauma and orthopaedics
- AP - Experience of working in a community setting
Skills
Essential
- NA - Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- NA - Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- NA - Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- NA - Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non - verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- NA - Have effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise
- NA - Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always
- AP - Experience of working in a hospital / community setting
- AP - Excellent communication skills
- AP - Ability to perform core clinical competencies
- AP - Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- AP - Able to work on own initiative
- AP -Basic IT skills
Desirable
- NA - Basic computer skills, HIS and Wound Care knowledge
- AP Mentorship skills and Ability to perform service specific clinical competencies
Knowledge
Essential
- NA - oUnderstanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service
- NA - oUnderstands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code & understand requirements for NMC revalidation
- NA - oKnowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- NA - oUnderstanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- AP - Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
Desirable
- NA - Trauma and orthopaedic knowledge
- AP - Knowledge of evidence based practice
Additional
Essential
- oSpeak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
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).
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.
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
