Community District Nursing Assistant Practitioner/Nursing associate

The closing date is 24th Oct 2024

Job summary

The West South Somerset District Nurses are looking for a dynamic Band 4 Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner to join the teams who work across the Chard, Ilminster, South Petherton, Langport & Crewkerne Neighbourhood.

We visit patients in their own homes and work along side our colleagues from the integrated teams, including CRS, OPMH, GPs, Complex Care Team Palliative care teams, Adult Social Care, village agents and Hospital at Home.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

We offer a integrated service to help our house bound patients. you will be part of a fantastic team who are multi skilled.

We can offer support for training and career progression in nursing.

If you would like to work in a Community setting that values you, supports you in allowing you the time to really care and is committed to your professional development then apply today!

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone! 

Job description

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 English and Math's - (equivalent to GCSE grade C or above).

Demonstrates meeting the standards of the Care

An accredited level 5 vocational qualification such as a Foundation Degree or other Level 5 Diploma in Healthcare.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial proven experience in health
• Supervision of
• Competency in the range of developmental competencies identified in Appendix 1

 

Additional Criteria

Essential

For the Additional Criteria please read the attached job description and person specification.

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact: 

Kath Butler 

kathleen.butler@somersetft.nhs.uk 

07585998742 

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change 

Band

Band 4 

Salary

£26530.00  to £29114.00 Yearly 

Contract

Permanent 

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time 

Reference number

184-OL-BL-136 

Job locations

Bracken House 
Crewkerne Road 
Chard 
Somerset 
TA20 1YA 

Langport Surgery 
North Street 
Langport 
Somerset 
TA10 9RH  South Petherton Hospital 
Bernard Way 
South Petherton 
Somerset 
TA13 5EF  Crewkerne Community Hospital 
Middle Path 
Crewkerne 
Somerset 
TA18 8BX 

Attachments

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