Job summary
Nurse Associate Band 4 or Student Nurse Associate Band 3
Salisbury City Community Team
hours available but part time hours would beconsidered.
Wiltshire Health and Care are very excited toannounce the development and expansion of our community services in line withthe NHS Long Term Plan and a number of strategic priorities for communityhealth services to transform our out of hospital care.
We are boosting the response capacity within the existingcommunity teams to provide a dedicated resource across each of our localitieswithin Wiltshire.
If you love working in a community setting and are lookingfor a new challenge, then as part of our development of community services weare looking for either qualified Band 4 Nurse Associates or band 3 looking todevelop and complete the Student Nurse Associate programme to support ourcommunity teams.
Are you compassionate and caring and aspire to our valuesand behaviours? Then working for us will provide you with the opportunity to bepart of an experienced team, working in a busy environment enabling you tonurture and further develop your skills and experience.
As a Student Nurse Associate, you will be expected to attendUniversity for a day per week, and although you will be based in one communityteam, you will need to undertake six short placements at an alternativelocation over the two years. You will be supported to learn on the job by thehealthcare team and a dedicated work-based tutor.
Main duties of the job
We are proud of our staff and support career progression soif you successfully complete the 2-year training course, and become registered,you will be offered a permanent job as a nursing associate. Once established inthis role, the opportunity for further training to become a registered nursemay also be possible.
In this role you will be expected to provide anddeliver high standards of nursing care in partnership with a Registered nurse,working with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and supportpeople in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases.
You will link closely with colleagues includinggeneral practitioners and other members of the multidisciplinary team tosupport excellent nursing care at home, reducing the necessity for acutehospital now to join our team and help us to deliver our visionto improve health and wellbeing by providing high quality care.
You will need to demonstrate 12 months caring experience,achieved an NVQ level 3 or equivalent, Care Certificate as well at Level 2 orgrade C at GSCE in English and Maths.
Training will commence in March 2025.
Interview dates to be confirmed
For an informal visit to meet our team or for furtherinformation please contact; Sarah Furia, Community Team Manager, on 07788396515
We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applicationshave been received. We aim to contact all applicants within four weeks.
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based healthservices, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHSpartnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health andcare to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Communityservices are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population ofWiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of ourcommunity-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportiveteam who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, whichwere developed with our staff, patients and carers.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know thatit is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling markettowns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and goodschools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment anda chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.What are you waiting for?!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attachedJob Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding therole and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
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1. Please see attached Jobs descriptions for either Band 4 Nurse Associate or Band 3 Student Nurse Associate criteria
Qualifications
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2. Please see attached Job descriptions for either Band 4 nurse associate or Band 3 Student Nurse Associate criteria
Additional Criteria
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3. Access for a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.