Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursing Associate to join our busy Intensive Home Support Service.
You will be working with a diverse population and will be responsible for providing community care for patients in their own homes.
You will need good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be expected to use your own initiative to deliver holistic care within a supportive team environment. You will need to be a car owner driver with a full, current driving licence.
The post holder will contribute to shifts cover 08:30 - 22:00- 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within a Multidisciplinary Team providing direct patient care to patients in the community.
The post holder will join a well-established team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Therapy Teams, Mental Health Practitioner, Senior Community Practitioners, Community Practitioners and Support Staff. We also work with General Practitioners and Consultants from the Acute setting.
The post holder will be expected to work over 7 days contributing to shifts covering the hours of 08:30-22:00hrs.
About us
We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
The Intensive Home Support Service is a dynamic team which has won awards for their work, recently winning the HSJ award for 'Best use of Integrated Care and Partnership, Working in Patient Safety Award it is an exciting time to join the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES
COMMUNICATION:
- Communicate sensitive information effectively and improve communication using a range of strategies with regard to person centred care,duty of candour,equality and diversity.
- Handle information and data in line with national and local policies and legislation
PROFESSIONAL:
- Apply and promote safe and effective practice that places the individual and/or family/carer at the centre of care, in a manner that promotes individual wellbeing and self-care
- Display a personal commitment to professional standards and ethical practice, operating within national and local ethical, legal and governance requirements
- Act as role model for others acting with probity and personal integrity in all aspects of practice, be truthful and admit to learn from errors.
- Maintain active status on NMC register
- Act always in accordance with the NMC code of conduct and guiding documents
CARE DELIVERY:
- Deliver holistic, person centred nursing care
- Actively engage with individuals, their families and/or carers and contribute to care planning, by establishing their needs, wishes, preferences and choices and incorporating these into care planning
- Ensure the rights of individuals are up held and facilitate the resolution of any conflict arising
- Act independently and in partnership with others to: ensure that the rights of individuals are not overlooked or compromised; and resolve conflict in situations where there may be refusal of care by individuals or their families
- Deliver planned interventions under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision delivering care independently in line with an agreed and plan of care
- Support healthcare professionals to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care
- Safely administer medication in accordance with local and national guidance
- Safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children
- Demonstrate the ability to treat all individuals, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect for their diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences
TEAM WORK AND LEADERSHIP
- To lead peers and others where appropriate
- Use reflection to improve personal performance
- Work effectively with others in teams and or networks to deliver and improve services
- Work safely and learn from the assessment and evaluation of health and safety related incidents
- Raise health risks for discussion with individuals and undertake brief interventions and assess evidence for effective nursing interventions
- Contribute and support quality improvement and productivity initiatives within the workplace
- Contribute to planning, management and optimisation of resources to improve services and promote equity in access to services
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES
COMMUNICATION:
- Communicate sensitive information effectively and improve communication using a range of strategies with regard to person centred care,duty of candour,equality and diversity.
- Handle information and data in line with national and local policies and legislation
PROFESSIONAL:
- Apply and promote safe and effective practice that places the individual and/or family/carer at the centre of care, in a manner that promotes individual wellbeing and self-care
- Display a personal commitment to professional standards and ethical practice, operating within national and local ethical, legal and governance requirements
- Act as role model for others acting with probity and personal integrity in all aspects of practice, be truthful and admit to learn from errors.
- Maintain active status on NMC register
- Act always in accordance with the NMC code of conduct and guiding documents
CARE DELIVERY:
- Deliver holistic, person centred nursing care
- Actively engage with individuals, their families and/or carers and contribute to care planning, by establishing their needs, wishes, preferences and choices and incorporating these into care planning
- Ensure the rights of individuals are up held and facilitate the resolution of any conflict arising
- Act independently and in partnership with others to: ensure that the rights of individuals are not overlooked or compromised; and resolve conflict in situations where there may be refusal of care by individuals or their families
- Deliver planned interventions under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision delivering care independently in line with an agreed and plan of care
- Support healthcare professionals to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care
- Safely administer medication in accordance with local and national guidance
- Safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children
- Demonstrate the ability to treat all individuals, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect for their diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences
TEAM WORK AND LEADERSHIP
- To lead peers and others where appropriate
- Use reflection to improve personal performance
- Work effectively with others in teams and or networks to deliver and improve services
- Work safely and learn from the assessment and evaluation of health and safety related incidents
- Raise health risks for discussion with individuals and undertake brief interventions and assess evidence for effective nursing interventions
- Contribute and support quality improvement and productivity initiatives within the workplace
- Contribute to planning, management and optimisation of resources to improve services and promote equity in access to services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate: Level 5 Foundation Degree
- Associate Nurse on NMC register
- GCSE Level 2 English Language or equivalent GCSE
- GCSE Level 2 Maths or equivalent
Desirable
- To have knowledge of current research and evidence based practice applicable to the post's specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
- Understand the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies
- Able to teach/ support less qualified carers/learners.
- Understanding of customer awareness
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
Desirable
- Able to present reasoned discussion.
- Evidence of continuous development
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues.
- Able to reflect on one's own work.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Be able to fulfil; various shift patterns on the ward/Department including weekend and Bank Holidays
- Proven ability to keep information confidential
- Access to a vehicle for work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate: Level 5 Foundation Degree
- Associate Nurse on NMC register
- GCSE Level 2 English Language or equivalent GCSE
- GCSE Level 2 Maths or equivalent
Desirable
- To have knowledge of current research and evidence based practice applicable to the post's specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
- Understand the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies
- Able to teach/ support less qualified carers/learners.
- Understanding of customer awareness
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
Desirable
- Able to present reasoned discussion.
- Evidence of continuous development
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues.
- Able to reflect on one's own work.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Be able to fulfil; various shift patterns on the ward/Department including weekend and Bank Holidays
- Proven ability to keep information confidential
- Access to a vehicle for work
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).
