Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Community Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate, has become available in the Downham Market and Swaffham Primary Care Network Team. This position is based in Downham Medical Practice to Cover the Fens and Brecks area. The post can be offered as part time or full time.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Fens and Brecks Community Nursing Team you will provide interventions for patients in their own homes, care homes, and other community settings. You will be able to work autonomously and in an integrated way with our partners in Health & Social Care. The ability to work as part of a team and to have an adaptable approach to work is essential.
Working within the team will include a variety of patients, conditions and tasks including:
- Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Long Term Conditions - i.e. Insulin administration
- Catheter and Bowel care
- Venepuncture
We offer comprehensive training, supervision and you will be supported by a a friendly and professional team, including an experienced Clinical Lead Nurse and Clinical Operations Manager.
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
The service operates between the hours of 08:00 - 20:00 and you would be required to work shifts between these times, as a Trust we will consider Flexible Working. If you want to work in a fulfilling team environment, then this is the job for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To contribute to the delivery of care packages for patients with long term conditions, palliative care, and chronic wounds for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.2. To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital3. To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital4. To work with Tissue Viability Nurse and Dermatology to gain experience in chronic wound management.5. To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
Full Job Descriptions and Person Specifications can be found in the attached documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To contribute to the delivery of care packages for patients with long term conditions, palliative care, and chronic wounds for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.2. To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital3. To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital4. To work with Tissue Viability Nurse and Dermatology to gain experience in chronic wound management.5. To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
Full Job Descriptions and Person Specifications can be found in the attached documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of Foundation degree qualification
- Good general education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health / social care setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a higher level of skills and knowledge of practice
- Able to provide high standards of care
Desirable
- Awareness of Assistive Technology
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Leadership skills
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
- A team player
- Highly motivated
- Professional appearance
- Be reliable
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Be able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of Foundation degree qualification
- Good general education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health / social care setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a higher level of skills and knowledge of practice
- Able to provide high standards of care
Desirable
- Awareness of Assistive Technology
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Leadership skills
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
- A team player
- Highly motivated
- Professional appearance
- Be reliable
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Be able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
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.
