Therapy / Nurse Associate Practitioner - Band 4
This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy or Nursing Associate within the East Cheshire NHS Trust Transfer of Care Hub (ToCH) to support timely and effective pathway 1 and 2 discharges. The role will involve working collaboratively with care providers, care homes, inpatient therapy teams, social services, and integrated discharge team nurses.
We are looking for someone who has a good eye for detail and a passion for supporting the best outcomes for patients.
Main duties of the job
The Therapy / Nursing Associate will work independently to implement pathway 1 care packages and assessments for pathway 2 placements under the supervision of a registered Therapist or Nurse to support the delivery of patient-centered approaches and provide compassionate, safe, and effective care to a designated caseload/cohort of patients.
The Therapy / Nursing Associate will provide holistic and person-centered care and support for people across the sphere of nursing, always communicating effectively within the team, with other health care professionals, and with the patient family, carers, and visitors.
The Therapy / Nursing Associate Practitioner will work independently but with the support and leadership of registered nurses and therapists, working within aspects of the nursing/therapy process to ensure high standards and a safe environment are maintained.
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.
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 Trust's Careers webpage 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
* Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) Register and competencies transferable to the post OR A combination of significant, relevant experience and qualifications equivalent to the above.
* Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio.
Knowledge & Skills
* Understanding of the scope of the role of the Therapy / Nurse Associate Practitioner in context of the nursing and inter-disciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development.
* Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
* 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.
* Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice.
* Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice.
* Long-term condition management.
* Understanding of discharge to assess pathways.
Experience
* 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.
* Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems.
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to support, supervise, assess, and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners, and healthcare support workers as required within the clinical setting.
Other Role Requirements
* Please refer to the job description and person specification for further role requirements.
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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