Nurse Associate

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an NMC Registered Nurse Associate to join the existing team based at Maidstone. This is a seven-day service, working between 08 : 00 and 16 : 00, with a late shift of 10 : 00 - 18 : 00 on a rotational basis. The team support patients from GP practices within the Maidstone Central Primary Care Network (PCN). The teams provide nursing care to predominantly housebound patients in the Maidstone town centre area. Each team takes responsibility for a defined geographical patch, which allows good working relationships with local GPs, care homes, Social Services, voluntary organisations and other stakeholders. The District Nursing Service also provides local clinics for patients requiring their clinical skills. We believe the addition of the new Nursing Associate role will complement the current skill-mix for providing nursing care within a community setting. Main duties of the job This is a highly rewarding role, and nurses are supported to achieve all the clinical skills required for the role. Clinical areas will include wound management care, end of life care, medicines administrations and bladder and bowel care, amongst other duties. You will be supported by senior staff and the team; therefore, these posts will suit those wanting to move to a community setting. Staff will be required to drive their own car and are able to claim mileage costs and access the NHS car lease provision, following their probationary period. Car owner / driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Equality Act (2010). Together we can empower you to really make a difference to patients' lives. The very different world we are living in at the moment has given us the opportunity to rethink how we provide our services here at KCHFT. Additional Working Pattern : Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm, with rotational weekends 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 We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments.

Qualifications Essential Registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate registrant Desirable Mentorship / Coaching qualification Experience Essential 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 Desirable Experience of community environment Knowledge Essential 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, Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative IT skills Supervision skills, Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Committed to delivering high standards of care Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes. Ability to manage Essential

• 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 Ability to manage own time effectively
  
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