Description
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 4 Nursing Associate to join our Barnet Integrated Community Service on a 5-month fixed-term contract.
You'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to housebound patients in their own homes, helping to promote independence, support earlier hospital discharges and prevent avoidable admissions.
Working alongside our dedicated District Nursing teams, specialist nurses, GPs, therapists and social care professionals, you'll deliver clinical interventions under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals.
We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and a genuine passion for delivering compassionate community care.
Important - Visa Sponsorship
Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without requiring employer sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 4 Nursing Associate, you will be responsible for providing safe, personalised and effective care to patients who require community nursing care by working alongside the community nursing team to deliver clinical and administrative duties.
Your main duties will include:
- Providing a number of clinical activities and holistic care under the direct delegation of a registered nurse and carers using a wide range of clinical skills and interventions within a home environment.
- Possessing excellent communication skills and being a team player, able to adapt to the changing work patterns of the night service by remaining calm under pressure.
- Having good IT skills to support the systems in place.
- The Integrated Community Nursing Services has a key focus on facilitating discharges, case management and reducing admission to hospital.
- The service works closely with Acute Hospitals, Hospice, including GPs.
- The service provides care to patients in the community setting. You will be well supported by our current team and provision is also made for your continued professional development.
About us
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career