Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to offer a motivated individual interested in working within the Regis Central Primary Care Network, as an Assistant Practitioner with the Foundation Degree, or Qualified Nursing Associate, where they can utilize their experienced skills and talents.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme, and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities, including potential for access to Apprenticeship for Registered Nurse Training.

The team are operational 7 days a week, including Weekends and Bank Holidays, 08:00 – 18:00 so a flexible approach is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work independently with the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurses, to support and deliver a range of clinical activities in line with patients’ individual care and treatment plans. The role will include participating in audit, and supporting Healthcare Assistants and student nurses on placements within the team.

A willingness to develop new skills and embrace change is expected. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, and demonstrate initiative with sound clinical knowledge and judgement.

Applicants must have excellent clinical, communication and team-working skills, along with a driving license and the use of a car for work purposes. Experience of working in the community would be an advantage.

Working for our organisation

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

  • Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
  • Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
  • July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Flexible working patterns offered across all services
  • Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
  • Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader

    • SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities
    The team provides care to housebound patients who require Community Nursing Care, this includes injections, urinary catheterisation, and compression therapy.

    The successful candidate will work independently with supervision with a Band 6 Community Sister.

    Please see the attached job descriptions for the full details of each position.

    Please contact Jolene Taylor-Smith for any informal chats/visits on or-

    Person specification

    Qualification
    Essential criteria

  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

    • Desirable criteria

  • Community Experience

    • Experience
    Essential criteria

  • Experience in a community setting

    • Desirable criteria

  • Demonstrates a commitment to working in the community setting
  • Minimum a year relevant experience as a band 4 Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate

    • Communication
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills

    • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of understanding wider impact of communication

    • Clinical Skills
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care in conjunction with registered clinician.
  • Ability to relate theory to practice

    • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of innovative practice

    • Organisation
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to organise workload and to delegate appropriately

    • Role
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge / understanding of boundaries of role
  • Ability to take initiative, make decisions and prioritise
  • Ability to work as an effective team member

    • Development
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical supervision/reflective practice
  • Ability to act as an educator for HCA’s and student nurses

    • Governance
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance

    • Team Member
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to work as an effective team member as well as work autonomously

    • This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

    Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure that you check your emails, including your junk folder, on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically as well; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

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