Job summary
We are searching
for x3 aspiring apprentice Student Nurses who would like to start their careers within our Primary Care Network in Northamptonshire.
MWEB PCN serve 37,000 patients in the Northamptonshire area, made up of 4 practices and 2 branch sites.With all demographics
there are significant health challenges and our PCN is no exception. Our
aim is to deliver excellent care, and you will be part of an experienced,
stable and happy team providing both acute and chronic healthcare
interventions.
We are looking to offer this apprenticeship opportunity in partnership with the University of
Northampton. We are aware the next course intake is not until Jan/Feb 2025, therefore we are offering you the uniqueopportunity to join us as a GP Assistant, transitioning to the Trainee Nurse Associate role when your University course begins in early 2025.
You will work in a capacity of a Healthcare Assistant, whilst you go through the academic interview and University onboarding process.
Main duties of the job
To be eligible for
the Programme youll need to hold a minimum of English and Mathematics at GCSE
grade C/4 or Functional or Key Skills at Level 2. These qualifications must be
gained prior to course start date.
You will need to
hold a valid Full UK Driving License; this role is based within the GP surgery
but on occasion you may be required to travel to peoples homes or local
Nursing homes to help with vaccination programmes.
Previous HCA
experience is essential for this role.
You will need to
demonstrate an understanding of General Practice healthcare and the services
that we provide. We expect you to understand the roles and responsibilities of
a Nursing Associate in a Primary Care in a General Practice setting. The role
is challenging, and you will need to use your initiative and perform under
pressure.
You will need to be
an effective communicator with the people you care for, their families and
carers, as well as your colleagues and superiors.
You will need
to be prepared to work hard and undertake study in your own time as you work
towards becoming a qualified Nursing Associate. During this challenging programme
you will learn the fundamentals of essential care and develop your depth of
knowledge around important aspects of both physical and mental health. In
addition, you will be taught many clinical skills which will be required
throughout the course and also when you become a registered Nursing Associate.
About us
We are a small, friendly, quality focused Primary Care Network in Northampton made up of four practices:
Our Clinical Director is passionate about population health and delivering the highest quality of care to our combined population. You will join our other 16 roles working across the four practices and be fully supported in ensuring that you make a difference and are successful in your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
DESCRIPTION
1.
Job
purpose
This is a developmental role. The Student will work towards progression
into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing
Associate training programme, achieving a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent
qualification. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and
competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service and through
completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working
in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.
The Nursing
Associate training programme combines academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. A Student
Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, within a GP surgery, but will experience working in alternative settings in order that they
gain a wide appreciation of multiple healthcare contexts and are able to fulfil
all the NMC requirements of the programme.
At the end of the programme, the Student Nursing Associate
will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and
behaviours relevant to employment as a registered Nursing Associate and will
work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.
a)
The training program emphasises the role that Student Nursing
Associates can play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches
towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to
the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a
whole-person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological,
and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual,
and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
b)
The overall outcome from the training program is an NMC
registered Nursing Associate who is fit to practice in the widest range of
settings as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and
capabilities required for the context in which they have trained and are
employed.
The trainee
will:
Deliver
high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or
other registered care professionals dependent on setting) with a focus on
promoting health and independence
Have
proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
Work
as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on
the direct needs of the individual
Carry
out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities safely and
competently to a high standard, under the direction and supervision of a
registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting
Work
with a mentor and take responsibility for learning and developing their own knowledge,
experience and clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within
the workplace, on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Training
Programme
Develop
by the end of the Nursing Associate Training Programme the ability to work
without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals
defined plan of care, within
the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and
care advice when needed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience as a healthcare support worker is essential for this role.
- GCSEs Grade A to C in Maths and English or key functional skills level 2 in Maths and English to be confirmed at interview.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Courteous, respectful, and helpful at all times.
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- Essential induction training and experience e.g. care certificate or equivalent
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Completion of an HCA development programme
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Evidence of involvement in support and development of less experienced staff
- Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
WOODVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address
26 Holmecross Road
Northampton
NN3 8AW