Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to offer a motivated individual interested in working within the Crawley PCN Community Nursing team, as an Assistant Practitioner with the Foundation Degree, or Qualified Nursing Associate, where they can utilize their experience, skills and talents. We offer a comprehensive induction programme, and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities, including potential for access to Apprenticeship for Registered Nurse Training. The team are operational 7 days a week, including Weekends and Bank Holidays, 08:00 - 18:00 so a flexible approach is essential. Main duties of the job The post holder will work independently with the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurses, to support and deliver a range of clinical activities in line with patients' individual care and treatment plans. The role will include participating in audit, and supporting Healthcare Assistants and student nurses on placements within the team. A willingness to develop new skills and embrace change is expected. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, and demonstrate initiative with sound clinical knowledge and judgement.Applicants must have excellent clinical, communication and team-working skills, a full UK driving license and the use of a car for work purposes is essential. Experience of working in the community would be an advantage. About us We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services. Why work for us? Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options Excellent training and development opportunities Research opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT and Religion and Belief staff networks Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum/pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 150-OM1420-CC-A Job locations Crawley Hospital West Green Drive Crawley RH11 7DH Job description Job responsibilities The team provides care to housebound patients who require Community Nursing Care, this includes wound care, injections, urinary catheterisation, and compression therapy. The successful candidate will work independently with supervision with a Band 6 Community Sister. Please see the attached job descriptions for the full details of each position. Please contact Laura Hodder- laura.hoddernhs.net Job description Job responsibilities The team provides care to housebound patients who require Community Nursing Care, this includes wound care, injections, urinary catheterisation, and compression therapy. The successful candidate will work independently with supervision with a Band 6 Community Sister. Please see the attached job descriptions for the full details of each position. Please contact Laura Hodder- laura.hoddernhs.net Person Specification Qualification Essential Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Desirable Community Experience Experience Essential Completion of relevant training course for Band 4 Desirable Demonstrates a commitment to working in the community setting Experience as a band 4 Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate Experience in a community setting Communication Essential Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills Desirable Evidence of understanding wider impact of communication Clinical Skills Essential Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care in conjunction with registered clinician. Ability to relate theory to practice Desirable Evidence of innovative practice Organisation Essential Ability to organise workload and to delegate appropriately Role Essential Ability to demonstrate knowledge / understanding of boundaries of role Ability to take initiative, make decisions and prioritise Ability to work as an effective team member Development Essential Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical supervision/reflective practice Ability to act as an educator for HCA's and student nurses Governance Essential Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance Team Member Essential Ability to work as an effective team member as well as work autonomously Person Specification Qualification Essential Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Desirable Community Experience Experience Essential Completion of relevant training course for Band 4 Desirable Demonstrates a commitment to working in the community setting Experience as a band 4 Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate Experience in a community setting Communication Essential Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills Desirable Evidence of understanding wider impact of communication Clinical Skills Essential Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care in conjunction with registered clinician. Ability to relate theory to practice Desirable Evidence of innovative practice Organisation Essential Ability to organise workload and to delegate appropriately Role Essential Ability to demonstrate knowledge / understanding of boundaries of role Ability to take initiative, make decisions and prioritise Ability to work as an effective team member Development Essential Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical supervision/reflective practice Ability to act as an educator for HCA's and student nurses Governance Essential Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance Team Member Essential Ability to work as an effective team member as well as work autonomously 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. 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. 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 Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address Crawley Hospital West Green Drive Crawley RH11 7DH Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)