General Nursing Assistant -Community HCA- Int. Placement of Care Hub
Job overview
Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) is expanding its team of General Nursing Assistants (GNAs) who work as part of the Integrated Placement of Care Hub. GNAs provide care and support to patients at home. Examples include assisting with personal care, medication administration, working with a patient in the preparation of light meals, assistance with catheters or stomas, and support with rehabilitation exercises.
CCICP is looking for people with experience of working in care, or as a Health Care Assistant, with a passion for providing high quality care to patients.
GNAs work across CCICP's five care community hubs: Nantwich, Northwich, Winsford, Crewe & SMASH (Sandbach, Middlewich, Alsager, Scholar Green and Haslington).
GNAs can expect to work shifts of 8am - 4pm and/or 2pm - 10pm, across 7 days a week.
Full and part-time roles are available. Full training is provided.
Opportunities for career progression are available. The role provides experience for anyone looking to pursue a career in nursing in the future.
Those interested in applying are encouraged to get in touch for an informal chat. It is important that applicants complete the application form fully, providing examples on how they the meet the job specification. Do call the team if you would like help.
Please visit mcht.nhs.uk/gna to view our film, which will tell you more about the role and help prepare you for interview.
Main duties of the job
As a General Nursing Assistant (GNA), you will work as part of the Integrated Placement of Care Hub (IPOCH). The service focuses on a 'home first' approach; one of rehabilitation and promotion of independence for patients leaving acute/bed-based settings or requiring step up care in their own homes.
A significant part of the role also involves supporting end of life patients in their own homes, providing a dignified and quality approach to care for the patients and their families at a challenging time.
You will be working under the direction and with full support from the wider care community teams, including district nurses, therapy teams and advanced community practitioners.
The role is varied and full training will be provided by your own dedicated GNA trainer. They will help you to develop and enhance your skill set. A band 6 nurse will also act as your mentor, supporting you personally with appraisals and one-to-one meetings.
You will also have the day-to-day support of our senior GNA practitioners. The team is dedicated to supporting your development and ensuring you have all the skills you need to enjoy your role and provide the very best care.
The successful candidate will undertake record keeping using an electronic device for which training will be provided.
Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence.
Working for our organisation
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work under the direct supervision and guidance of the nursing team.
Acts on own initiative in delivering patient care in the community.
To support multi-disciplinary health professionals in providing a comprehensive rehabilitation programme to prevent avoidable hospital admission.
To provide care and rehabilitation for service users within their own homes under the clinical direction of qualified staff. This includes assessing patient’s condition through observation and clinical skills, recording appropriately on EMIS and ensuring the relevant professionals are informed in a timely manner.
Communicate factual information to patients/carers that requires patience, persuasion and reassurance.
To provide high quality care for patients and their families within the community setting; including the provision of end of life care.
Occasional/frequent distressing or emotional circumstances.
Careful use of equipment/handles patients personal possessions; ensure equipment used by patients e.g. hoist is safe and properly used. To maintain accurate personal and professional records adhering to trust policies and procedures. T
To support patients with administration of medications
To ensure the most efficient and cost-effective utilisation of all resources (human physical and financial).
To report accidents/incidents of patients or self which occur whilst on duty and to complete appropriate forms immediately.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Previous experience of working in the NHS and/or a nursing/caring environment.
- Ability to use own initiative when require
- NVQ level 3 in health care or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards.
- Understanding of the NHS and current healthcare issues.
- Experience of providing rehabilitation to others
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with end of life patients
Skills
Essential criteria- Excellent interpersonal skills Good Verbal and communication skills. IT literate and documentation skills Organised, good time keeping
- Ability to work with IT systems Experience of working with patients who have difficult communicating.
Knowledge
Essential criteria- A commitment to quality and safety. Recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues. A listening, learning and leading approach. A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes. Must demonstrate the Trust’s values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns.
- Evidence of role modelling examples Evidence of problem solving and contributing to service development Supporting self and colleagues to strive for improvements
Behaviour
Essential criteria- Must be willing to act as a role model. Must be willing to take personal responsibility. Must have the courage to speak up. Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek support to ensure safe practice.
Physical requirements
Essential criteria- Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description Car driver CRB enhanced check
- Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
- All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
- Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
- Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence, which means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the role meets the UK Government requirements for sponsorship. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the skill level and the minimum salary threshold (usually £38,700 per year for Skilled Worker or £23,200 for Health Care Worker Visa). You can find more information on the Government website.
- Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
- Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
- Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application. We will not request any references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
- You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
- We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
- Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions
- Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.