[ref. a68158700] Nursing Associate
Job overview
The post holder will be expected at all times to work within the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates to meet with individual needs of the designated patient population. The post holder will be accountable to the registered nurse in charge of the ward/department for the delivery of nursing care to a specific group of patients.The post holder will organise own time and that of junior staff, delegating to junior staff and learners, and participating in teaching and education programmes for staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
Registered Nursing Associate 37.5 hours
Thornton Heath Health Centre
We are Transforming Adult Community Services in Croydon. Do you have the skills to be part of this exciting transformation?
We require a Band 4 Associate Practitioner to work independently under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse in order to provide efficient and effective evidence based nursing care to patients in their own homes. Applicants must have a Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice/Adult Care as well as excellent clinical, communication and team working skills.Experience working in a Community Team is desirable.
We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent on going professional development opportunities.
All candidates must have a clean driving licence and use of a car for work purposes. Once recruited staff can take advantage of our child care facilities.
With its excellent shopping and entertainment facilities and fast transport links to Central London and the Coast why not come and be part of our Transformation Agenda?
Interview Date : tbc
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust.Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve.Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
qualifications and training
Essential criteria- Must be able to speak, read and write English
- • Must have clear legible handwriting
- • Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice/Adult Care
- • Willingness to undertake further training relevant to this post
- • Recent experience working as a health care assistant within Community Nursing Service or Primary Care
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential criteria- • Must have knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities.
- • Understanding of the need for confidentiality in relation to work activities.
- • Understanding of Equality and Diversity in relation to work activities.
- • Understanding the Associate Practitioner role.
- • Understanding of principles of promoting independence.
- • Awareness of own level of knowledge and competency and of when to seek guidance from senior colleagues.
- • Understanding of Child and Adult protection needs and action to take in event of concerns.
- • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of basic life support.
Experience
Essential criteria- • Experience of working as part of a team.
- • Knowledge of the provision of care for people with long term conditions and/or end of life care.
- • Experience of acting as a role model and mentor for others.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- • Must to be able to follow standard operating procedures and written care plans.
- • Must be able to demonstrate clear verbal communication skills with patients, carers and staff at all levels including feeding back information.
- • Ability to prioritise own workload and organise time effectively.
- • Ability to work without direct supervision, e.g. when in patients home.
- • Ability to use initiative.
- • Ability to keep calm and logical in emergency and stressful situations.
- • Ability to work in partnership with patients and their families, respecting their choices and preferences.
- • IT skills (e.g. data entry, Word, email, use of internet.
- • Ability to deal with challenge and conflict in an appropriate manner
- • Evidence of ability to carry out administrative tasks.
- • Ability to maintain accurate, concise and contemporaneous records and other relevant written documentation.
- • Ability to work effectively and co-operatively within the primary health care team and with others within a diverse population.
- • Experience of carrying out venepuncture and other monitoring / diagnostic tests. E.g. BP and BGM and other nursing duties.
- • Ability to supervise and teach others.
other
Essential criteria- • Car driver with a current UK licence and access to a car for work purposes where required.
- • Ability to work flexibly including unsocial hours and weekends where required.
- • Willingness and ability to actively participate in team and service development activities.
- • Evidence of commitment to professional development.