Community Nurse Associate inShaftesbury/Blandford inShaftesbury/Blandford PUBLISHED
FRI 18 OCT 2024
Candidates should be prepared to manage a defined patient group, conducting assessments, implementing care plans, and promoting health while adhering to Nursing and Midwifery Council standards and Trust policies. An Enhanced DBS check is required, and the Trust will cover the associated costs. This position is not open to candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK.
We have 2 part time band 4 community nurse associate posts in the Blandford , Gillingham and Blandford locality District Nursing teams. You will deliver planned care to patients in the community setting.
Will support Individual development and training needs for the role and responsibilities. To work effectively within a large team of mixed skills when caring for complex patients in the community setting. Effective communication is key to this role and being aware of multi disciplinary working.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
To provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery within your sphere of practice always considering patients privacy, dignity and safety.
To deliver planned care to a group of patients working within the standards of proficiency outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols
To demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support/guidance to less experienced staff/learners within the clinical environment as needed
Manage a defined group of patients/service users under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, using evidence based/client centred principles to undertake a range of delegated tasks independently
Contribute to the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient/service user care, and escalate to senior registered practitioner as appropriate
To promote health and prevent ill health in service users, contributing to integrated care
To take responsibility for planned/defined tasks as require
To plan and undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, within the limitations of the Registered Nursing Associate role.
Undertakes delegated clinical skills within their scope of practice having once undertaken relevant training, deemed competent and adhere to local and national guidance.
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For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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