Job summary
Are you passionate about the delivery of high-quality nursing care In a Wound Clinic setting? Does wound healing and wound aetiology fascinate you?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Nurse Associate; Trainee Nurse Associate or Advanced Support Worker to fulfil an integral role within the Erewash Wound Clinic Service working at Ilkeston Community Hospital and Long Eaton Health Centre but with the opportunity to cover at other sites on occasions.
The working hours will be 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays.
As the service develops this may be adjusted to support service need.
Trainee Nurse Associate or Advanced Support Workers are required to be working towards or wiling to work towards the Nursing Associate qualification.
Main duties of the job
As a Nursing Associate within the wound clinics, you will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do.
You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic, communicating effectively with other staff and patients.
As a Nursing Associate within the wound clinic you will develop a level of expertise in the wound healing process, undertake lower limb compression bandaging and with support/supervision complete doppler assessments.
This role will require you to provide wound care for a wide variety of wounds and holistic person centred care for adults.
Working independently under the supervision of Registered Nurses within the wound clinics.
Nursing Associates/Advanced Support Workers are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate.
Nursing Associates will adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code ofConduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency for nursing Associates.
About us
Our purpose is to provide Wound care services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register; (*This is a level 5 Foundation degree specific to Nursing Associate practice) OR willing to work towards qualification.
- Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload;
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities;
- Ability to communicate effectively
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles
- Demonstrate willingness for ongoing learning
- Computer literacy and ability to demonstrate IT skills e.g. email, PowerPoint, SystmOne
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development;
- Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code;
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and understand the requirements for NMC Revalidation;
- Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate delegations part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of receiving complex, sensitive information
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to any site where DCHS services are provided.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register; (*This is a level 5 Foundation degree specific to Nursing Associate practice) OR willing to work towards qualification.
- Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload;
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities;
- Ability to communicate effectively
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles
- Demonstrate willingness for ongoing learning
- Computer literacy and ability to demonstrate IT skills e.g. email, PowerPoint, SystmOne
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development;
- Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code;
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and understand the requirements for NMC Revalidation;
- Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate delegations part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of receiving complex, sensitive information
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to any site where DCHS services are provided.
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).
