Nursing Associate - Wakefield, United Kingdom - Conexus Healthcare CIC

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Closing Date - 05th May 2024

Job summary
Trinity Health Group PCN is looking for Nurse Associate to support our Outreach Team. The postholder will work with our existing LTC Outreach Nurse forming an innovative team developing new ways of working.

The postholder will focus on completing LTC reviews for housebound patients plus being a key member of the team delivering on our Health Inequalities Projects.


Main duties of the job


Trinity Health Group PCN has employed an Outreach Team which currently consists of a Practice Nurse, Care Coordinator and support from a Health & Wellbeing Coach.

The Outreach Team work closely with all member practices to deliver LTC reviews to patients that are housebound and in Care Homes.

Additionally, we deliver targeted support to reduce Health Inequalities within the PCN.

This includes setting up pop up clinics in areas of social deprivation, traveller sites and working with community/religious groups making our services more accessible for patients.


About us


Trinity Health Group is a PCN made up of four practices on the west of the district (Trinity Medical Centre, Maybush Medical Centre, Crofton and Sharlston Medical Practice and Warrengate Medical Centre).

Our vision is that all our patients should have the same chance at a happy, healthy life.

We believe that a sustainable, resilient Primary Care Service working collaboratively with volunteer and community services and social enterprise organisations supports this vision.

Our Mission is to add years to the lives of our patients, whilst adding life to those years.

Conexus Healthcare Limited is the Confederation for general practice in Wakefield, we have four areas of work.

Delivery of high-quality public facing Health and Wellbeing services across the Wakefield District:
Delivery of Training, Development and Consultancy support across the United Kingdom:

Supporting Our Practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs):
Providing a voice and influence for General Practice in the Health and Care System:


Job description

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further details of the responsibilities and duties of this role.


Person Specification

Qualifications
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Essential_

Registered Nursing Associate on NMC Register

Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification level 5


Knowledge
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Essential_

Basic understanding of General Practice environment


Experience
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Essential_

Experience of working within a nursing or healthcare environment

Portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge and experience acquired whilst completing Nursing Associate course

Detailed knowledge and understanding of appropriate procedures and treatment plans

Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities

Ability to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role

Understanding the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to Quality Improvement
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Desirable_

Prior experience of working as a Nursing Associate within a primary care setting

Practical experience of using SystmOne


Skills:

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Essential_

Excellent communication skills (Written and verbal)

Time management and the ability to work to deadlines

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills


Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homes, with a full driving license and access to a car.

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Desirable_

IT skills

SystmOne experience


Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.


Job Type:
Permanent


Pay:
£22,500.00-£25,525.00 per year


Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:

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