Nursing Associate - Wakefield, United Kingdom - Conexus Healthcare Ltd

Conexus Healthcare Ltd

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Wakefield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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

We have 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.

For full details of the duties of this role please see the additional information attached_

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.

Job description

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

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications
Registered Nursing Associate on NMC Register

Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification level 5

Knowledge
Essential

Basic understanding of General Practice environment

Experience
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

Desirable

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

Practical experience of using SystmOne

Skills
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.

Desirable

IT skills

SystmOne experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
£22,500.00-£25,525.00 per year

Ability to Commute: