Job summary Are you an experienced, newly qualified or soon to be qualified Nursing Associate? If so, we want to hear from you We currently have a range of exciting opportunities for qualified Nursing Associates to join our established community nursing teams in Amber Valley. This role will provide care for housebound patients in the Amber Valley area which includes Belper and the surrounding areas. As a Nursing Associate you will be expected to provide community based individualised care to include long-term condition management, venepuncture and medication administration as well as completing various nursing assessments and following treatment regimes. This is a very exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to progress and develop in the role. There may be an opportunity to apply for the Nursing Apprenticeship programme subject to successful completion of the probationary period. Both fulltime and part time hours available. Main duties of the job Working as a Nursing Associate you will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic. For this role you will need to be able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with other staff and patients. You will also have the opportunity to manage your workload on a daily basis, following the guidance of your line manager. The post holder will organise and prioritise their own day to day work tasks and activities, and delegate tasks to junior colleagues. The successful post holdermust be able to able to work alone and unsupervised. The post holder will be required to have access to a car to complete patient visits in the community and clinical settings. You must be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do. It will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way. About us Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 842-CCD-5100-24 Job locations Babington Hospital and GP bases Derby Road Belper DE56 1WH Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register; (This is a level 5 Foundation degree specific to Nursing Associate practice) Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing Other Essential Ability to travel in own vehicle across a place Experience and Knowledge Required Essential Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development; Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans. Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice; Evidence of receiving complex, sensitive information Skills and Attributes Essential Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload; Computer literacy and ability to demonstrate IT skills e.g. email, PowerPoint, SystmOne Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register; (This is a level 5 Foundation degree specific to Nursing Associate practice) Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing Other Essential Ability to travel in own vehicle across a place Experience and Knowledge Required Essential Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development; Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans. Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice; Evidence of receiving complex, sensitive information Skills and Attributes Essential Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload; Computer literacy and ability to demonstrate IT skills e.g. email, PowerPoint, SystmOne 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 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Address Babington Hospital and GP bases Derby Road Belper DE56 1WH Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)