We love what we do and we think you will, too!
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.
We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission, and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.
Job overview
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust provides care for approximately 600,000 adults, children, and young people across Gloucestershire, including community inpatient and outpatient services, public health nursing, community nursing, and therapy staff.
Cotswold ICT (Integrated Community Teams) are excited to offer opportunities for Registered Nurse Associates (RNA) to join us. The role of the RNA within the team will be instrumental in the delivery of enhanced care to patients.
We will support the development of your clinical skills, holistic thinking, and communication skills to provide patient-centred care that enhances quality of life and avoids unplanned hospital admissions. You will have a great opportunity to gain further confidence in your decision-making and be able to make a real difference for patients in this role.
Main duties of the job
You will be working closely with our Registered Nurses who will support you in delivering planned care. Joining our ICT will enable you to collaborate with Specialist Services, Complex Care, Allied Health Professionals, Adult Social Care, and voluntary sector organisations to provide a seamless approach to the delivery of care within the patients’ own homes.
Working for our organisation
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity, and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey, just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
* 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
* 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
* 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisation's priority;
* 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative.
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme, we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module “Preceptorship for Healthcare” (AP7026).
Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Nursing Associate registration (NMC)
* Nursing Associate Level 5 Foundation Degree/Higher Apprenticeship
* GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
* Care Certificate
Experience
* Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
* Understanding of Clinical Governance
* Previous experience of working in a health care environment, supporting people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, and behavioural health and wellbeing
* Experience of working within the community setting
When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:
* Free car parking at many of our sites
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
* A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, and Return to Practice Practitioners.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
* Flexible, family-friendly, and agile working opportunities
* Recognition and long service awards
* Fast Track physiotherapy
* Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme, and discounts on travel, leisure, and retailers.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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