Nursing Associate in Primary Care Network
We are looking for a registered and experienced Nursing Associate (NA) to support the organisation and facilitate clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to patients within the PCN. We are looking for a flexible, self-motivated person, willing to embrace change and be proactive in continuously improving service delivery.
The post is for up to 20 hours per week. Although the main responsibilities follow the PCN Direct Enhanced Service (DES), we envisage the right candidate will also help in projects wider than the DES.
The hours of work will be agreed within the GMS core business hours 8:00 - 18:30.
The postholder will work on a rota basis from our PCN hub in the new purpose-built Mixenden Community Hub and from practice premises, and for that, the candidate will be required to travel independently between practice sites. Occasionally, there may be the need to perform house visits to patients in their homes.
We are looking for people who can meet the essential criteria and are willing to learn and develop into the role. Your application should reference how you meet the criteria we describe.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy sooner, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you have the skills and qualities listed in the person specification, we would be happy to receive your application. You have the option to submit a CV.
Main duties of the job
For the full list of duties, please see the Job Description section.
General responsibilities require the post holder to conform with the following principles:
* Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I)
* Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)
* Confidentiality
* Induction Training
* Learning and Development
* Security
* Professional Conduct
About us
North Halifax PCN is a well-established network of 4 practices:
* Beechwood Medical Centre
* Plane Trees Group Practice
who have worked collaboratively delivering care to our population of over 38,000 patients, even before the networks were created in 2019. The Nursing Associate (NA), along with other members of the PCN (member practices, clinicians, first contact physiotherapists, clinical pharmacists) aim to provide the essential link between the health and social care needs of patients. We realize that we need to tackle any health and social inequalities to grow and mature accessible services to everyone.
We operate under the Lead Practice model, which allows us to offer the NHS pension.
For more details on our organisation, see www.northhalifaxpcn.com
Job responsibilities
This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the North Halifax PCN. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the organisation. This list may be amended, following consultation with the post-holder, to facilitate the development of the role, the Network, and the individual.
Main Duties:
* An essential part of this role will be focusing on the holistic review of patients with Learning Disabilities aged 14 and over. The PCN has a well-established and successful process for conducting the reviews from practices and patients' homes and we are looking to continue this process whilst being open to suggestions for improvements, whilst maintaining wider collaboration with other system partners to ensure we provide the best care and support.
* Another established workflow is to take part in Enhanced Health in Care Homes part of DES contract, which entails preparing and updating Personalised Care and Support Plans for care home residents.
* In addition, there may be a requirement to provide leadership and mentorship to trainee Nursing Associates within the PCN, and you will work with our PCN Practice Nurses to support with the development, rollout, and running of PCN wide projects and services.
Person Specification
UK Registration
* Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see this link.
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.
Experience
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a health care setting
* Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
* Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
* A willingness to learn new skills and attend training.
* Ability to organize and prioritise own delegated workload.
* Ability to undertake the clinical skills outlined in the Job Description.
* Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact.
* Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers, and colleagues.
* Ability to support, lead and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, nursing assistants, care coordinators, as required within the clinical setting.
Qualifications
* Nursing Associate with registration on NMC Register
* At least 2 years post-graduate experience
Skills, Knowledge and Personal Qualities
* Skills:
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Clear understanding of confidentiality
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Ability to work under pressure
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Problem-solving & analytical skills
* Ability to follow policy and procedure
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Motivated
* Forward thinker
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Other Essential requirements:
* Flexibility to work outside core office hours
* Satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
* Knowledge:
* General understanding of well-being and community services
* Good understanding of interventions, behavioural and motivational change methodologies
* Knowledge of local health and social organisations and the services they deliver
* Other requirements:
* Driving licence and use of a car
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.
Employer name
North Halifax Primary Care Network
Address
North Halifax Primary Care Network
Unit 1 Mixenden Community Hub 101 Mixenden Road
HALIFAX
West Yorkshire
HX2 8PU
Beechwood Medical Centre
West Yorkshire
HX2 8AL
Plane Trees Group Practice
51 Sandbeds Road
West Yorkshire
HX2 0QL
West Yorkshire
HX2 9LL
Woodside Surgery (Caritas Group Practice)
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