Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our expanding Prestwich District Nursing Team based in a community setting. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the integrated health and social care organization.
You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills which will be utilized within this multi-disciplinary health care team. You must be multi-skilled and be able to work across various disciplines.
You must be proficient in providing planned care and be able to take appropriate action in achieving set goals with minimum supervision.
Main duties of the job
You will carry out screening/therapy/nursing procedures as identified within your role.
The Assistant Practitioner / Nursing Associate will provide supervision and assessment for Healthcare Support Workers undergoing relevant training.
You will be given a dedicated induction programme and a full training and development plan will be offered.
You will have an NVQ level 3, a formal Assistant Practitioner qualification, and be practicing as an Assistant Practitioner/ Nursing Associate. We welcome forward-thinking individuals who would like to be part of a dynamic rapid response team covering Bury. Due to the nature of the post, it is expected that you will have a full driving licence and will have regular use of an appropriate vehicle (as determined by the Trust).
Join us as an Assistant Practitioner / Nursing Associate at Bury Care Organisation and create a future you can be truly proud of, as part of the Northern Care Alliance.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Assistant Practitioner Qualification
* Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner) FdSc or Health and Social Care Foundation Degree (FdA) or equivalent
* Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
* Experience of working with patients and members of the public in a caring environment
* Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C)
* Evidence of involvement in teaching
* Experience of undertaking clinical observations and procedures, interpreting the results and escalating appropriately
Experience
* Evidence of care of acute patient care
Communication
* Examples of sensitive conversations
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.
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