Job summary
Employer heading
Nurse Associate
Band 4
About Us
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. Also:
- We are among the largest employers in the in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
- We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex.
EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). A new leadership team was established at the Trust in 2020.
Our vision and values
Our Vision
“To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care”.
Our Purpose
“We care for people every day. What we do together, matters”.
Our Values
- We Care
- We Learn
- We Empower
Our strategic objectives
- We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services.
- We will enable each other to be the best that we can.
- We will work together with our partners to make our services better.
- We will help our communities to thrive.
Our services
- Mental Health Services
- Community Health Services
- Learning Disabilities Services
- Social Care
Find out more about the services we offer in our service directory.
Job overview
Nurse Associates are fundamental to the delivery of integrated care, working collaboratively with therapy, medical and nursing staff to support and facilitate the treatment of patients within their own homes.
The post holder will work as an active member of the Integrated Care Team in providing a high quality, efficient and effective service to patients.
The post holder will assume responsibility for delegated aspects of healthcare delivery, working within a scope of practice under the direction/supervision of a registered practitioner. They will work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.
The post holder will be proficient, knowledgeable and competent. They will continue to develop in their role through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies, to be determined by the needs of the patients, the service and the team
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within the Community Nursing Team supporting the delivery of care and working in collaboration with system partners and as part of the Primary Care Networks and the Integrated Neighbourhoods as part of the out of hospital model of care
Main duties of the job
Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the team demonstrating a variety in communication skills in accordance with patient needs.
Perform patient assessment (under supervision and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner). Assessments to include tissue viability and nutrition.
Implement and evaluate individual care plans, utilising practical and theoretical knowledge under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
Carry out environmental assessments and consider need for equipment, including ordering and ensuring safe use.
Perform area specific clinical competencies such as phlebotomy and female/male catheterisation to enhance the delivery of patient care as delegated by the registered practitioner.
Refer patients to relevant professionals for specific treatment, advice or support.
Participate in clinical supervision.
Attend mandatory training in line with Trust policy and take action as required in the workplace
Be responsible for observing and assessing any changes in patient status/condition and to feedback to relevant member of the integrated team any relevant information regarding patient care.
Develop effective working relationships and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to provide an integrated and co- ordinated service.
Participate in the supervision of students
Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; • Season Ticket Loans • NHS discounts for staff • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work • Day One Flexible Employer Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. |
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;
- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
- To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage
- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
- To provide management supervision where appropriate
- You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week service for 365 days a year working shifts, where appropriate and operationally required.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE Level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum of three years experience working as a HCA/Support Worker in a healthcare setting
- Nursing Associate qualification
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of ongoing personal development
Skills/Experience
Essential criteria
- Driving licence and access to car for working purposes
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
Desirable criteria
- • Knowledge of health promotion approach
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Days
- Job title
- Clinical Team Lead
- Additional information
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