Nursing Associate Clapham, Bedford

Meeveem Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Meeveem Limited is seeking an NHS Band 4 Nursing Associate to join the community nursing team in Bedfordshire on a part-time basis. The role focuses on patient-centered care for adults, with flexibility to cover across the integrated team and a variety of shifts.

The successful candidate will be registered with the NMC, hold a Nursing Associate foundation degree, and meet English and Maths GCSE requirements. Car access and UK sponsorship guidance are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nursing Associate status is required.
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support Community Nurses within the Primary Care Team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Be flexible to work across a wider integrated team and varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Ensure access for service users who are housebound and may have complex health needs.

Skills

Communication

IT literacy

Problem solving

Education

NMC Registered Nursing Associate

Nursing Associate foundation degree

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Job summary

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?

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Other - Essential

• 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

Education/ Qualification/ Training - 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

Education/ Qualification/ Training - Desirable

• Community experience

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 and Skills - 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 elevate 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

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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.