Band 4 Nursing Associate

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Caulcott; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a Band 4 Nursing Associate to join the community nursing team. The role is part-time and involves patient-centered support for adults in Bedfordshire, working across the Primary Care Team and with Community Nurses in a MDT environment.

The post requires NMC Nursing Associate registration, Foundation Degree, and GCSEs in Maths/English. A car is essential for home visits, with shifts across 08:00–21:00, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Qualifications

• NMC registration as Nursing Associate is required.
• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification required.
• GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and with patients in community settings.
• Excellent communication and IT literacy are essential for patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Support Community Nurses and MDT to deliver high-quality care to housebound adults.
• Provide patient-centered care and act within professional standards.
• Assist across a rotating shift pattern including weekends, evenings and public holidays.
• Be flexible to cover service needs and travel as required.

Skills

Communication

IT literacy

Problem solving

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Clinical assessment

Education

NMC Nursing Associate registration

Nursing Associate Foundation Degree

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Would you be interested in a career within the NHS as a Band 4 Nursing Associate, part time, in the community nursing team? Are you passionate about providing a patient centered support service and want to deliver excellent and compassionate care to people over the age of 18 that live in Bedfordshire?, We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic person who has excellent communication, IT literate and problem solving skills alongside a passion for patient centered care. You will work corporately within our Primary Care Team and will be supporting the Community Nurses in Bedford and the wider MDT to with provide high quality care to housebound residents who live with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions., The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential. A full induction programme will be provided. The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.

• Car Driver
• 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, NMC Registered Nursing Associate
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent, 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, 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 escalation 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
  Our Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; to enhance skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual. Nursing Associates are encouraged to apply to support the delivery of quality community care.