Job summary This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen within our Acute and Integrated Care Community Services at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Nursing Associate to join our Hospital at Home Team, to support the Virtual Ward and Urgent Community Response Teams, in collaboration with partners across health and social care within the East Cheshire region. The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi- professional team and the Registered Nurse contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing, and monitoring care and interventions in line with the service pathways and with supervision from clinician(s). They will help to monitor and support the health and social care needs of our people to prevent unnecessary attendance and admission to hospital, thus providing holistic and person-centred care and support in a variety of settings. Hours per week: 33.00 Main duties of the job The Nurse Associate will work independently to implement interventions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. To support the delivery of patient centred approaches and provide compassionate, safe and effective care to a designated caseload / cohort of patients. The Nurse Associate will provide holistic and person-centred care and support for people across the sphere of nursing and always communicating effectively within the team, with other health care professionals and with the patient family, carers / visitors. The Nursing Associate will work independently but with the support and leadership of Registered Nurses, working within aspects of the nursing process to ensure high standards and a safe environment are maintained. Travel is an essential part of this role, please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement. About us It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring. Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 209-A-25-6970590 Job locations Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification. Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio. Experience Essential Recent previous experience within a comparable role/transferable skills Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice. Desirable Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge and Skills Essential Understanding the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and inter-disciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained with the Code Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expect help and advice Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care, taking into account the needs and desires of the patient(s) Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and nonverbal 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. Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate. Desirable Diabetes care/management. Long term condition management Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification. Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio. Experience Essential Recent previous experience within a comparable role/transferable skills Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice. Desirable Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge and Skills Essential Understanding the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and inter-disciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained with the Code Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expect help and advice Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care, taking into account the needs and desires of the patient(s) Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and nonverbal 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. Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate. Desirable Diabetes care/management. Long term condition management Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Cheshire NHS Trust Address Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)