Job summary
Working within Middlesbrough Council, our team helps those experiencing problems with substance use, domestic abuse, and homelessness.
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Associate to join our team, helping those who experience problems with substance use.
As a Nurse Associate, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care and support to clients that access our service.
Under the guidance of your line manager and working alongside the wider teams you will:
Provide care and support to clients in line with their recovery care plan.
Undertake clinical tasks including (but not limited to):
- ECGS
- Health assessments
- Alcohol assessments
- Titrations
- Phlebotomy
- Buvidal administration
- Wound care
Contribute to the assessment of clients needs, care plans, and processes.
Update and maintain client records.
Promote health and wellbeing at all times, supporting clients to address their health needs.
Recognise and raise issues relating to safeguarding.
Have a strong commitment to continuous professional development.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and clinical supervision sessions to review service user progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
To be eligible you will:
Have a Nurse Associated Foundation degree or equivalent qualification recognised by the NMC.
Be a registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register.
Main duties of the job
Duties and
Responsibilities:
1.
Provide compassionate and non-judgmental nursing
care to individuals experiencing multiple needs in relation to homelessness,
substance misuse and/or domestic abuse.
2.
To collaborate with the wider team and other
services to assess client needs and develop individualised care plans.
3.
To undertake a range of clinical tasks, ensuring
adherence to service protocols and professional standards and regulations.
4.
To monitor clients progress, evaluate responses to
clinical interventions and adjust care plans as necessary.
5.
To inform clients of treatment options and provide
them with harm reduction strategies.
6.
To identify and assess any risk/safeguarding
concerns and raise with the appropriate channels.
7.
To coordinate referrals to other healthcare
providers and community resources as necessary.
8.
To commit to continuous professional development.
9.
To partake in ongoing quality improvement
initiatives to enhance client care and outcomes.
10.
To maintain accurate and timely documentation of all
client interactions.
11.
To understand and act in line with NMC professional
standards for practice contained within The Code.
12.
Understand requirements for NMC professional
Revalidation.
About us
Our Values
Our Values are a critical element of our strategy to create a brighter
future for Middlesbrough. They will be at the heart of everything we do and
will be the foundation for how we operate, behave and make decisions. Having these values will help you
be the best you can be and help Middlesbrough to grow and thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Nurse Associate
Grade and Salary Scale: H SCP 17 20
Directorate and Service: Adult Social Care and Health Integration, Public Health
Responsible To: Clinical Lead
Purpose of the Post:
We sit within the ACT model (Accessing Change Together) which also encompasses Homelessness, Housing services, Domestic Abuse and Welfare Rights. This new model supports an integrated approach to care for those needing to access multiple services. This new model supports an integrated approach to care for those needing to access multiple services. The Nurse Associate post aims to provide exceptional nursing care and support to the clients who access our service many of whom are vulnerable and/or have complex needs. You will work collaboratively with the wider ACT service (and/or any other relevant services) to assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans and implement clinical interventions.
You will deliver compassionate, trauma-informed care undertaking a range of clinical tasks whilst also monitoring patients progress, making referrals to other healthcare providers where appropriate, updating client records and identifying and raising any safeguarding concerns. Additionally, you will play a key role in coordinating clients care with other healthcare providers/community resources and participating in ongoing quality improvement initiatives as well as continuing with your own continuous professional development.
Through your dedication and expertise, you will contribute to the overall success of the service whilst embodying the values of Middlesbrough Council.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide compassionate and non-judgmental nursing care to individuals experiencing multiple needs in relation to homelessness, substance misuse and/or domestic abuse.
2. To collaborate with the wider team and other services to assess client needs and develop individualised care plans.
3. To undertake a range of clinical tasks, ensuring adherence to service protocols and professional standards and regulations.
4. To monitor clients progress, evaluate responses to clinical interventions and adjust care plans as necessary.
5. To inform clients of treatment options and provide them with harm reduction strategies.
6. To identify and assess any risk/safeguarding concerns and raise with the appropriate channels.
7. To coordinate referrals to other healthcare providers and community resources as necessary.
8. To commit to continuous professional development.
9. To partake in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to enhance client care and outcomes.
10. To maintain accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions.
11. To understand and act in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
12. Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation.
Corporate Responsibilities:
- We will make every reasonable effort to supply the necessary employment aids, equipment or adaptations to enable employees to perform the full duties of the job in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 where a post holder is disabled.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equality of opportunity and fairness of treatment in relation to employment issues and service delivery.
- Respect all confidentialities and principles and practices of the Data Protection Act.
- Comply with Health and Safety policies and legislation.
- Be committed to continuous personal development, including Middlesbrough learns.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, highlighting any areas of concern with the appropriate service and adhering to the policies of the Council relating to these issues.
- The above duties and responsibilities cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required. The outlined duties and responsibilities may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility: these factors are reflected in the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Nurse Associate
Grade and Salary Scale: H SCP 17 20
Directorate and Service: Adult Social Care and Health Integration, Public Health
Responsible To: Clinical Lead
Purpose of the Post:
We sit within the ACT model (Accessing Change Together) which also encompasses Homelessness, Housing services, Domestic Abuse and Welfare Rights. This new model supports an integrated approach to care for those needing to access multiple services. This new model supports an integrated approach to care for those needing to access multiple services. The Nurse Associate post aims to provide exceptional nursing care and support to the clients who access our service many of whom are vulnerable and/or have complex needs. You will work collaboratively with the wider ACT service (and/or any other relevant services) to assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans and implement clinical interventions.
You will deliver compassionate, trauma-informed care undertaking a range of clinical tasks whilst also monitoring patients progress, making referrals to other healthcare providers where appropriate, updating client records and identifying and raising any safeguarding concerns. Additionally, you will play a key role in coordinating clients care with other healthcare providers/community resources and participating in ongoing quality improvement initiatives as well as continuing with your own continuous professional development.
Through your dedication and expertise, you will contribute to the overall success of the service whilst embodying the values of Middlesbrough Council.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide compassionate and non-judgmental nursing care to individuals experiencing multiple needs in relation to homelessness, substance misuse and/or domestic abuse.
2. To collaborate with the wider team and other services to assess client needs and develop individualised care plans.
3. To undertake a range of clinical tasks, ensuring adherence to service protocols and professional standards and regulations.
4. To monitor clients progress, evaluate responses to clinical interventions and adjust care plans as necessary.
5. To inform clients of treatment options and provide them with harm reduction strategies.
6. To identify and assess any risk/safeguarding concerns and raise with the appropriate channels.
7. To coordinate referrals to other healthcare providers and community resources as necessary.
8. To commit to continuous professional development.
9. To partake in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to enhance client care and outcomes.
10. To maintain accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions.
11. To understand and act in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
12. Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation.
Corporate Responsibilities:
- We will make every reasonable effort to supply the necessary employment aids, equipment or adaptations to enable employees to perform the full duties of the job in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 where a post holder is disabled.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equality of opportunity and fairness of treatment in relation to employment issues and service delivery.
- Respect all confidentialities and principles and practices of the Data Protection Act.
- Comply with Health and Safety policies and legislation.
- Be committed to continuous personal development, including Middlesbrough learns.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, highlighting any areas of concern with the appropriate service and adhering to the policies of the Council relating to these issues.
- The above duties and responsibilities cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required. The outlined duties and responsibilities may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility: these factors are reflected in the post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing nursing care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proficiency in ICT and experience of inputting and maintaining client records on a caseload management system.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, and non-verbal communication) with clients, other professionals, and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Effective time management and the ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the legislative, guidance and policy framework for homelessness, substance misuse, and domestic abuse and good understanding of issues faced by those experiencing homelessness, substance use, and domestic abuse.
- Experience of providing nursing care to those experiencing problems with homelessness, domestic abuse, and substance use.
- Strong understanding of trauma and impact trauma has on capacity to access support.
- Knowledge of safeguarding adult and childrens procedures.
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a Nursing Associated Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification recognised by the NMC.
- Be a registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register.
Desirable
- Vocational Qualification in relation to substance misuse, domestic abuse, or homelessness.
- A Full UK Driving License and proof of Business Insurance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing nursing care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proficiency in ICT and experience of inputting and maintaining client records on a caseload management system.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, and non-verbal communication) with clients, other professionals, and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Effective time management and the ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the legislative, guidance and policy framework for homelessness, substance misuse, and domestic abuse and good understanding of issues faced by those experiencing homelessness, substance use, and domestic abuse.
- Experience of providing nursing care to those experiencing problems with homelessness, domestic abuse, and substance use.
- Strong understanding of trauma and impact trauma has on capacity to access support.
- Knowledge of safeguarding adult and childrens procedures.
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a Nursing Associated Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification recognised by the NMC.
- Be a registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register.
Desirable
- Vocational Qualification in relation to substance misuse, domestic abuse, or homelessness.
- A Full UK Driving License and proof of Business Insurance.
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).
