Nursing Associate - Liskeard & Looe
Band 4
Main area
Nursing Associate
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
201-24-582-D
Site
Oaktree Surgery and Looe Police Station
Town
Liskeard and Looe
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 Per Annum/Pro Rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/01/2025 23:59
Thank you for your interest in joining us at
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice. Strategic Themes Great Care Care based on what matters to people. Care provided at home or close to home. Improvement through learning, research and innovation. Prevention and alternatives to hospital. Great Organisation Buildings that support health and wellbeing. Technology enabled care. Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services. Safe, efficient, effective and productive. Great People A place people love to work and feel valued. Living our values with staff (all voices count). Attract, grow and develop talent. Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen. Great Partner Encourage and enable effective partnerships. Joined-up community services. Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities. Reduce our impact on the environment. At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users.
Job overview
Are you passionate about providing high quality patient care? The Liskeard-Looe Community Nursing Team are looking for motivated practitioners to join us. You should possess commitment to team working and innovation in the delivery of excellent standards of care. This Nursing Associate in the role needs to demonstrate excellent organisational skills. People approaching the end of their lives who have been referred to the team may need to be seen urgently and the person in this role will need to help to coordinate the Health Care Assistants and other resources to deliver this urgently needed care. The successful candidate will be delivering high quality care and will also have a key role in supervising Health Care Assistants and delegating appropriate work to them. The Nursing Associate will also assist the team in coaching and teaching the Health Care Assistants and other members of the team. This is an exciting and fulfilling role and you will need to be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for nursing people in the community especially those approaching the end of their lives as well as a desire for on-going professional development. You should also have an understanding of the changing climate of care delivery in the community with the ability to travel independently across the area to fulfil the requirements being essential. Main duties of the job
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Community Nurses and other members of the multi-professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi professional team. This role will support the Community Nursing team with organising the patients on the end-of-life or Continuing Care at Home caseload. Support the team with coordinating and delegating work to the Health Care Assistants. Support the team with organising other resources such as equipment. Support the team by providing supervision, teaching and coaching. To review patients on the case load and adjust care plans. Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Nursing Associate Foundation Degree NMC registration Previous experience of working within a health/care setting Skills and Aptitude
Essential criteria
Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload; recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact Knowledge and Abilities
Essential criteria
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 Understand the requirements for NMC professional Revalidation At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available: Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include: Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status. The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation. If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses. Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
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Band 4
Main area
Nursing Associate
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
201-24-582-D
Site
Oaktree Surgery and Looe Police Station
Town
Liskeard and Looe
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 Per Annum/Pro Rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/01/2025 23:59
Thank you for your interest in joining us at
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice. Strategic Themes Great Care Care based on what matters to people. Care provided at home or close to home. Improvement through learning, research and innovation. Prevention and alternatives to hospital. Great Organisation Buildings that support health and wellbeing. Technology enabled care. Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services. Safe, efficient, effective and productive. Great People A place people love to work and feel valued. Living our values with staff (all voices count). Attract, grow and develop talent. Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen. Great Partner Encourage and enable effective partnerships. Joined-up community services. Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities. Reduce our impact on the environment. At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users.
Job overview
Are you passionate about providing high quality patient care? The Liskeard-Looe Community Nursing Team are looking for motivated practitioners to join us. You should possess commitment to team working and innovation in the delivery of excellent standards of care. This Nursing Associate in the role needs to demonstrate excellent organisational skills. People approaching the end of their lives who have been referred to the team may need to be seen urgently and the person in this role will need to help to coordinate the Health Care Assistants and other resources to deliver this urgently needed care. The successful candidate will be delivering high quality care and will also have a key role in supervising Health Care Assistants and delegating appropriate work to them. The Nursing Associate will also assist the team in coaching and teaching the Health Care Assistants and other members of the team. This is an exciting and fulfilling role and you will need to be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for nursing people in the community especially those approaching the end of their lives as well as a desire for on-going professional development. You should also have an understanding of the changing climate of care delivery in the community with the ability to travel independently across the area to fulfil the requirements being essential. Main duties of the job
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Community Nurses and other members of the multi-professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi professional team. This role will support the Community Nursing team with organising the patients on the end-of-life or Continuing Care at Home caseload. Support the team with coordinating and delegating work to the Health Care Assistants. Support the team with organising other resources such as equipment. Support the team by providing supervision, teaching and coaching. To review patients on the case load and adjust care plans. Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Nursing Associate Foundation Degree NMC registration Previous experience of working within a health/care setting Skills and Aptitude
Essential criteria
Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload; recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact Knowledge and Abilities
Essential criteria
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 Understand the requirements for NMC professional Revalidation At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available: Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include: Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status. The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation. If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses. Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
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