Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner
We have an exciting opportunity to offer a motivated individual interested in working within the Crawley PCN Community Nursing team, as an Assistant Practitioner with the Foundation Degree, or Qualified Nursing Associate, where they can utilize their experience, skills and talents. We offer a comprehensive induction programme, and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities, including potential for access to Apprenticeship for Registered Nurse Training. The team are operational 7 days a week, including Weekends and Bank Holidays, 08:00 - 18:00 so a flexible approach is essential. Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently with the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurses, to support and deliver a range of clinical activities in line with patients' individual care and treatment plans. The role will include participating in audit, and supporting Healthcare Assistants and student nurses on placements within the team. A willingness to develop new skills and embrace change is expected. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, and demonstrate initiative with sound clinical knowledge and judgement. Applicants must have excellent clinical, communication and team-working skills, a full UK driving license and the use of a car for work purposes is essential. Experience of working in the community would be an advantage. About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services. Why work for us?
Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support. Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county. Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options. Excellent training and development opportunities. Research opportunities. Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton. Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks. Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces. Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA). Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast. Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff. Job responsibilities
The team provides care to housebound patients who require Community Nursing Care, this includes wound care, injections, urinary catheterisation, and compression therapy. The successful candidate will work independently with supervision with a Band 6 Community Sister. Please see the attached job descriptions for the full details of each position. Person Specification
Qualifications
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care. Community Experience. Experience
Completion of relevant training course for Band 4. Demonstrates a commitment to working in the community setting. Experience as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate. Experience in a community setting. Communication
Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of understanding wider impact of communication. Clinical Skills
Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care in conjunction with registered clinician. Ability to relate theory to practice. Evidence of innovative practice. Organisation
Ability to organise workload and to delegate appropriately. Role
Ability to demonstrate knowledge / understanding of boundaries of role. Ability to take initiative, make decisions and prioritise. Ability to work as an effective team member. Development
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical supervision/reflective practice. Ability to act as an educator for HCA's and student nurses. Governance
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance. Team Member
Ability to work as an effective team member as well as work autonomously. 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. £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum/pro-rata.
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We have an exciting opportunity to offer a motivated individual interested in working within the Crawley PCN Community Nursing team, as an Assistant Practitioner with the Foundation Degree, or Qualified Nursing Associate, where they can utilize their experience, skills and talents. We offer a comprehensive induction programme, and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities, including potential for access to Apprenticeship for Registered Nurse Training. The team are operational 7 days a week, including Weekends and Bank Holidays, 08:00 - 18:00 so a flexible approach is essential. Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently with the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurses, to support and deliver a range of clinical activities in line with patients' individual care and treatment plans. The role will include participating in audit, and supporting Healthcare Assistants and student nurses on placements within the team. A willingness to develop new skills and embrace change is expected. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, and demonstrate initiative with sound clinical knowledge and judgement. Applicants must have excellent clinical, communication and team-working skills, a full UK driving license and the use of a car for work purposes is essential. Experience of working in the community would be an advantage. About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services. Why work for us?
Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support. Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county. Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options. Excellent training and development opportunities. Research opportunities. Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton. Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks. Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces. Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA). Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast. Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff. Job responsibilities
The team provides care to housebound patients who require Community Nursing Care, this includes wound care, injections, urinary catheterisation, and compression therapy. The successful candidate will work independently with supervision with a Band 6 Community Sister. Please see the attached job descriptions for the full details of each position. Person Specification
Qualifications
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care. Community Experience. Experience
Completion of relevant training course for Band 4. Demonstrates a commitment to working in the community setting. Experience as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate. Experience in a community setting. Communication
Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of understanding wider impact of communication. Clinical Skills
Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care in conjunction with registered clinician. Ability to relate theory to practice. Evidence of innovative practice. Organisation
Ability to organise workload and to delegate appropriately. Role
Ability to demonstrate knowledge / understanding of boundaries of role. Ability to take initiative, make decisions and prioritise. Ability to work as an effective team member. Development
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical supervision/reflective practice. Ability to act as an educator for HCA's and student nurses. Governance
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance. Team Member
Ability to work as an effective team member as well as work autonomously. 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. £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum/pro-rata.
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