Nursing Associates – Maritime Health Partnership (Medway Central PCN)
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Medway Central Primary Care Network
Nursing Associates
Salary: AfC Band 4
Full time, permanent
We are seeking ambitious Nursing Associates who have the drive and passion that is required to be successful in Medway Central PCN.
Medway Central PCN are an innovative and forward-thinking network of 5 GP Practices located in Central Chatham and Gillingham in Kent. With a strong background in training and development of the primary care workforce, the network offers a supportive working environment. Medway Central PCN prides itself on setting the bar high for impacting population health management and as such the current multi-discipline team provides great care to the circa. 50,000 patients within its catchment.
Medway Central PCN includes the following Member Practices:
- Balmoral Gardens
- Bryant Street Medical Practice
- Brompton Medical Centre
- The Kings Family Practice
- Maritime Health Partnership
As a Nursing Associate you will work as a member of the Primary Care Network, under the guidance of a Clinical Lead, support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to patients.
To maintain a high professional standard of nursing care in adherence to all Practice protocols/policies & guidelines, as well as to provide nursing assistance to the GPs and other members of the primary healthcare team.
The role of the Nursing Associate needs to be flexible in line with the present atmosphere for change within the health service delivery. It is essential that the nursing associate works within their own level of competency and expand her/his role in accordance with practice requirements and own scope of practice.
Our current vacancies suit both newly qualified and experienced individuals who are keen to make a difference in our organisation.
The postholder will have access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the PCN to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Requirements:
- Undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by and is registered with the NMC and revalidation is undertaken in line with NMC requirements
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting prior to foundation degree training.
- Able to give lifestyle advice and promote self-care.
- Understands the importance of evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness.
- Empathetic, caring, flexible, motivated and resilient.
Note: Successful candidates are required to provide documented evidence of two doses of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of deployment. This is a standard requirement for individuals working in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulated health or social care workplace unless exempt.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and the receipt of relevant pre-employment checks, such as two satisfactory references.
To apply, please attach a CV and covering letter and email this to kmicb.maritimehealth-jobs@nhs.net
Closing date: 3 August 2022