Associate Practitioner / Nurse Asssociate

Associate Practitioners/Nurse Associates are fundamental to the delivery of integrated care, working collaboratively with therapy, medical and nursing staff to support and facilitate the treatment of patients within their own homes.

The post holder will work as an active member of the Integrated Care Team in providing a high quality, efficient and effective service to patients.

The post holder will assume responsibility for delegated aspects of healthcare delivery, working within a scope of practice under the direction/supervision of a registered practitioner. They will work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.

The post holder will be proficient, knowledgeable and competent. They will continue to develop in their role through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies, to be determined by the needs of the patients, the service and the team

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within the Community Nursing Team supporting the delivery of care and working in collaboration with system partners and as part of the Primary Care Networks and the emerging Integrated Neighbourhoods as part of the out of hospital model of care, Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the team demonstrating a variety in communication skills in accordance with patient needs.

Perform patient assessment (under supervision and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner). Assessments to include tissue viability and nutrition.

Implement and evaluate individual care plans, utilising practical and theoretical knowledge under the supervision of a registered practitioner.

Carry out environmental assessments and consider need for equipment, including ordering and ensuring safe use.

Perform area specific clinical competencies such as phlebotomy and female/malecatheterisation to enhance the delivery of patient care as delegated by the registered practitioner.

Refer patients to relevant professionals for specific treatment, advice or support.

Participate in clinical supervision.

Attend mandatory training in line with Trust policy and take action as required in the workplace

Be responsible for observing and assessing any changes in patient status/condition and to feedback to relevant member of the integrated team any relevant information regarding patient care.

Develop effective working relationships and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to provide an integrated and co- ordinated service.

Participate in the supervision of students

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

o Season Ticket Loans

o NHS discounts for staff

o Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

o Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

o The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas

o Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

o Day One Flexible Employer

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.