Nursing Associate/ Associate Practitioner

Croydon Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child care facilities

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is recruiting a Nursing Associate/Associate Practitioner for 30 hours per week in the Sanderstead Clinic. The post supports independent practice under a Registered Nurse to provide evidence-based nursing care in patients' homes.

Applicants need a Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice/Adult Care and strong clinical and communication skills. A clean driving licence and car for work are essential; extensive training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice/Adult Care/Nursing Associate/Associate Practitioner.
• Must have a clean UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Work within the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates to meet patient needs.
• Organise own time and supervise junior staff and learners.
• Teach and educate staff and patients as part of the role.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Communication

IT skills

Venepuncture

Education

Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice/Adult Care/Nursing Associate/Associate Practitioner

Job description

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

Job overview

Nursing Associate/ Associate Practitioner 30 hours a week

Sanderstead Clinic

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 ongoing 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

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

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/Nursing Associate/Associate Practitioner
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to this post

Desirable criteria

• 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.

Desirable criteria

• 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.

Desirable criteria

• 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.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.