Nursing Associate

Job summary

The postholder will work as part of the ambulatory clinic service within the community nursing workstream working across the Fylde coast, undertaking nursing duties in clinic settings. The post is full time 37.5 hours across a working week.

*** It is essential the post holder is a driver ***

To provide safe, effective, individualised care to patients and to give support to families and service users requiring scheduled and unscheduled care interventions.

The role includes supporting the planning, implementing and evaluation of programmes of care, initiating changes to care and escalation, if required, to the senior community clinic nurse and the wider team.

To monitor the condition and health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when require

Main duties of the job

To deliver a commissioned service to clinic patients who fall under the agreed service specification.

• Deliver holistic,person-centrednursing care

• Actively engage with individuals, their families and/or carers and contribute to care planning, by establishing their needs, wishes, preferences and choices and incorporating these into care planning.

• Ensure the rights of individuals are held and facilitate the resolution of any conflict arising.

• Act independently and in partnership with others to ensure that the rights of individuals are not overlooked or compromised. Resolve conflict in situations where there may be refusal of care by individuals or their families.

• Support healthcare professionals to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care.

• Safely administer medication in accordance with local and nationalpolicy.

• Safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children.

• Demonstrate the ability to treat all individuals, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect for their diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences.

• Contribute to integrated care delivery.

About us

Zero Tolerance Statement

At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals we are committed to zero-tolerance. The Trust will not tolerate any form of sexual assault, bullying, harassment and discrimination and we will all take responsibility to speak up if we see or experience it. 'Zero tolerance' means that every allegation of a sexual offence, bullying, harassment or discrimination will be treated seriously. The Trust has implemented policies and procedures to address any of these incidents and allegations. Every allegation will receive prompt, thorough, efficient, and independent investigation. Independent means that the investigation will be conducted from someone outside of the team, division or externally.

Values

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, and we strive to attract and retain professionals who embody our core values. To address previous challenges and promote a culture of excellence, we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values: