Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Nurse Associate to join our caring and progressive team in Maidstone. Our community nursing teams are closely aligned with local Primary Care Networks, to make sure patient care is holistic and joined up. Main duties of the job
This registered professional role is part of the community nursing team visiting housebound patients in their own home. Utilising knowledge and skills you will work within the scope of your competencies to deliver nursing care to the caseload of patients. You will undertake holistic assessment of patients in order to plan care in collaboration with patients and family that will meet nursing needs. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team of health and social care colleagues, patients' needs can be met to keep them safe. Working predominantly unsupervised your work will be allocated on a daily basis to assess or provide the planned care required, document your intervention within the clinical record, report back your findings and escalate any concerns to your seniors. You will act as direct support to the Registered Nurses in the team and may allocate visits and lead team handover in their absence. You will participate in daily handover and undertake additional tasks required for the patients seen that day. You may have some additional responsibility for supporting junior staff and students in practice. Within the team there are additional champion and link worker opportunities for you to engage in that supports the wider team. About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, excellent. We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate registrant Experience
Knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at Nursing Associate level Experience of working as part of a team Experience of community environment Knowledge
Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care Knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice Understands the role and remit of a Band 4 registered nursing associate role Skills and abilities
Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative IT skills Personal attributes
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Committed to delivering high standards of care Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes Ability to manage
Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the Registered Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures Able to work an internal rotation shift pattern across a varied care setting Ability to manage own time effectively 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. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum
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The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Nurse Associate to join our caring and progressive team in Maidstone. Our community nursing teams are closely aligned with local Primary Care Networks, to make sure patient care is holistic and joined up. Main duties of the job
This registered professional role is part of the community nursing team visiting housebound patients in their own home. Utilising knowledge and skills you will work within the scope of your competencies to deliver nursing care to the caseload of patients. You will undertake holistic assessment of patients in order to plan care in collaboration with patients and family that will meet nursing needs. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team of health and social care colleagues, patients' needs can be met to keep them safe. Working predominantly unsupervised your work will be allocated on a daily basis to assess or provide the planned care required, document your intervention within the clinical record, report back your findings and escalate any concerns to your seniors. You will act as direct support to the Registered Nurses in the team and may allocate visits and lead team handover in their absence. You will participate in daily handover and undertake additional tasks required for the patients seen that day. You may have some additional responsibility for supporting junior staff and students in practice. Within the team there are additional champion and link worker opportunities for you to engage in that supports the wider team. About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, excellent. We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate registrant Experience
Knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at Nursing Associate level Experience of working as part of a team Experience of community environment Knowledge
Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care Knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice Understands the role and remit of a Band 4 registered nursing associate role Skills and abilities
Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative IT skills Personal attributes
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Committed to delivering high standards of care Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes Ability to manage
Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the Registered Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures Able to work an internal rotation shift pattern across a varied care setting Ability to manage own time effectively 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. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum
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