Night nursing associate | Medway Community Healthcare CIC
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £27,596 per annum (dependant on NHS experience) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | Gillingham, ME7 5NY |
| Company: | Medway Community Healthcare CIC |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6294431/813-250-0524-LB |
Summary
• Do you have a foundation degree in health and social care or the nursing associate qualification?
• Do you have the confidence to work alone, putting the patient at the heart of what you do?
• Are you passionate about supporting patients holistically to leave hospital earlier, and avoid repeat admissions?
• Would you like to join a service that will give you the time and space to learn, with a comprehensive nursing induction programme and clinical supervision?
• Would you like to work nights?
If you answered yes, we’ve got the perfect role for you!
We are seeking a compassionate nursing associate to complement our skill mix within our Medway night nursing team, supporting with the provision of holistic, person centred care as delegated within your level of agreed competency, to patients, families/carers in their own homes in the out of hours period.
The service runs from 7pm to 7am 365 days a year. You will be expected to work flexibly across the neighbourhood nursing service. The role encompasses treatment, advice and teaching within the professional competence of the post holder and applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high-quality evidence-based care. You will demonstrate an awareness of current evidence-based approaches to patient care and will be actively involved in the development of local strategies and contribute to Service improvement and redesign. MCH has a multi-cultural and ethnically diverse population which offers a wide spectrum of healthcare challenges which can be both complex andrewarding.
This position involves working weekends and some Bank Holidays. Occasionalday time work will be required to meet your learning and development needs.Due to the nature of this role, you will need to have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car you can use for work purposes.
So what else?
· This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you’ll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
· We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
· We’ll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
· You’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
· Informal visits can be arranged on request.
· We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
· MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
Person specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
· Foundation degree in health and social care OR
· Nursing Associate qualification
Care certificate
Experience
· Previous experience in health or social care setting
· Previous experience in health in a community setting
· Working in a team
· Able to work under own initiative
Special knowledge / expertise
· Standard IT skills including word processing and use of internet
· Knowledge of health and safety and principles of risk assessment.
· Be able to understand and plan a range of delegated clinical duties
· Analytical and judgmental skills
· Phlebotomy
· Wound care
· Pressure area care
· Catheter care
Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment
· Ability to work under pressure
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Attention to detail and presentation
· Flexibility and adaptability
· Motivated to community work
· Open and friendly
· Contributes to the team
Willingness to develop professionally
Practical / intellectual skills
· Standard IT skills.
· Ability to travel to various sites in a timely manner
This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024
• Do you have the confidence to work alone, putting the patient at the heart of what you do?
• Are you passionate about supporting patients holistically to leave hospital earlier, and avoid repeat admissions?
• Would you like to join a service that will give you the time and space to learn, with a comprehensive nursing induction programme and clinical supervision?
• Would you like to work nights?
If you answered yes, we’ve got the perfect role for you!
We are seeking a compassionate nursing associate to complement our skill mix within our Medway night nursing team, supporting with the provision of holistic, person centred care as delegated within your level of agreed competency, to patients, families/carers in their own homes in the out of hours period.
The service runs from 7pm to 7am 365 days a year. You will be expected to work flexibly across the neighbourhood nursing service. The role encompasses treatment, advice and teaching within the professional competence of the post holder and applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high-quality evidence-based care. You will demonstrate an awareness of current evidence-based approaches to patient care and will be actively involved in the development of local strategies and contribute to Service improvement and redesign. MCH has a multi-cultural and ethnically diverse population which offers a wide spectrum of healthcare challenges which can be both complex andrewarding.
This position involves working weekends and some Bank Holidays. Occasionalday time work will be required to meet your learning and development needs.Due to the nature of this role, you will need to have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car you can use for work purposes.
So what else?
· This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you’ll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
· We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
· We’ll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
· You’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
· Informal visits can be arranged on request.
· We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
· MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
Person specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
· Foundation degree in health and social care OR
· Nursing Associate qualification
Care certificate
Experience
· Previous experience in health or social care setting
· Previous experience in health in a community setting
· Working in a team
· Able to work under own initiative
Special knowledge / expertise
· Standard IT skills including word processing and use of internet
· Knowledge of health and safety and principles of risk assessment.
· Be able to understand and plan a range of delegated clinical duties
· Analytical and judgmental skills
· Phlebotomy
· Wound care
· Pressure area care
· Catheter care
Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment
· Ability to work under pressure
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Attention to detail and presentation
· Flexibility and adaptability
· Motivated to community work
· Open and friendly
· Contributes to the team
Willingness to develop professionally
Practical / intellectual skills
· Standard IT skills.
· Ability to travel to various sites in a timely manner
This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024
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