.. The working pattern during projects and shutdowns ma... .. read more
Successful completion of the apprenticeship course will lead to a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate post within Purbeck Enhanced Health in Care Home Team.
Working with the Purbeck Primary Care Network, DHC have an exciting opportunity for you to work as part of the Purbeck Enhanced Health in Care Home Team. The PCN team comprises of 6 GP practices working together to care for a population of 34,000+ patients. This is a new and rewarding role within the PCN, responsible for working with a multi-disciplinary team and working to promote an integrated approach to providing the best care for patients within the care homes in Purbeck
Nursing Associates are valued members of the nursing team who complete a two-year foundation degree prior to qualifying. Nursing Associates are accountable for their own practice and are regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This opportunity is a development role, from Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) Band 3 to Registered Nursing Associate Band 4.
During the apprenticeship, you will work with your allocated learning provider, towards the NMC’s Standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates. You will also combine your academic work with on-the-job experience within your team.
The Nursing Associate training programme combines and integrates both academic andwork-based learningthrough closecollaborationbetween employers and education providers. Atrainee Nursing Associatewill be based, as an employee, in a particular organisation, in a specificsetting,but will experience working inalternative settingsin order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts and are able to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.
The trainee will : Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of team health professionals with a focus on promoting health and independence
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of team registered care professionals.
Work with a mentor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Training Programme
Provide feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Associate pilot programme
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Full support will be given in the workplace by a Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor and the learning provider will provide a Practice Tutor/ Academic Advisor that also offers educational support and encouragement along this career path.
The training programme emphasises the role that trainee Nursing Associates can play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.