About this role
Job summary
Would you like to work for an Outstanding Trust that values its staff? Are you committed to the delivery of high quality patient care; and are you keen to be part of a friendly and progressive integrated community team where your ideas and opinions are valued? If so we would like to hear from you.
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Band 4 Nursing Associate to work within our Leighton Buzzard Primary Home Care Team. You will be based in Dunstable, but cover the Leighton Buzzard area, however there is an expectation that staff will cover across the bases if needed. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the community nursing setting, with the possibility of being supported to complete your Nursing qualification. You will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
We are committed to making a difference for our patients and there is a high focus on delivering quality outcomes and improving the patient experience. We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.
Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description Job responsibilities
You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.
Person Specification
Education Essential
NMC Registered Nursing Associate Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Other Essential
Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis and flexible working Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace Able to work within the accountability framework Personal Integrity
Experience Essential
Work experience relevant to the post Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour Working within a multidisciplinary team environment Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understands and acts in line with 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 Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care Able to work systematically and objectively in an environment with patients who can present high risk Able to manage time so that deadlines are met Ability to recognise stress Ability to work as part of a team Able to work sensitively and compassionately with patients Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience Awareness of supervision and reflective practice Able to identify and act upon critical deterioration of patient conditions Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting. Provide leadership for junior staff
Desirable
Understanding of de-escalation
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Grove View Integrated Care Hub
Court Drive
Dunstable
LU5 4JD
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)