Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for two keen and enthusiastic Nursing Associates to join our friendly and progressive community nursing teams in North Manchester.
One role will be based at Harpurhey District Offices, 1 Moston Lane, Manchester, M9 4DD and the other role will be based at Cheetham Hill Medical Centre, 244 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 8UP.
If you have a preference for which team you would like to be considered, please put this in your supporting information.We work during the hours of and seven days per week.
We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways.
They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-professional team.The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings.
The Nursing Associate will help to bridge the gap between Health Care Support Workers and Registered Nurses by working independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Main duties of the job We are Manchester Local Care Organisation - an exciting, new public sector organisation that is bringing together NHS community health services and social care services in the city.
We're driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Manchester by working across organisational boundaries.Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment; and will act in accordance with the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.This role is an essential care user you will be required to have full current UK driving license and access to a car.
About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £ & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts.
We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.
We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes.
What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.
This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others.
Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
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Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification Qualification Essential NMC Nursing Associate qualification Knowledge, Skills Essential Ability to work using own initiative and prioritise workload Full, current driving license and access to car Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional Understanding of the importance of following procedure and treatment plans Understanding of the scope of the NA role in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team Experience Essential Experience of working within a team Desirable Experience of having worked in a community setting