Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Nursing Associate to join our caring and progressive team in Maidstone.
You will work as part of a close-knit team who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people in Maidstone. Maidstone is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs. Healthcare assistants make a difference by helping to keep people at home and independent for longer.
Our community nursing teams are closely aligned with local Primary Care Networks, to make sure patient care is holistic and joined up. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition, so we take time to get to know our patients.
Main duties of the job
As a Nursing Associate you'll:
1. Work as part of a team to provide care to local patients and families
2. Monitor the quality of care they're receiving
3. Provide feedback to managers on the quality of care
Your patients could be any age, but they'll often be elderly, while others may have been recently discharged from hospital, be terminally ill or have physical disabilities.
As a Nursing Associate you will work as part of a team to keep people safe and well at home. You will carry out care plans designed to support people living at home, in care homes or other settings and make sure that people who use our services have a good experience.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate registrant
Experience
* Knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at Nursing Associate level
* Working within the NMC Code of Conduct
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Experience of community environment
Knowledge
* Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care
* Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
* Understands the role and remit of a Band 4 registered nursing associate role
Skills and Abilities
* Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
Personal Attributes
* Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
* Committed to delivering high standards of care
* Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Ability to Manage
* Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the Registered Practitioner
* Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures
* Able to work an internal rotation shift pattern across a varied care setting
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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