Nursing Associate/ Associate Practitioner

Job overview

The post holder will be expected at all times to work within the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates to meet with individual needs of the designated patient population. The post holder will be accountable to the registered nurse in charge of the ward/department for the delivery of nursing care to a specific group of patients. The post holder will organise own time and that of junior staff, delegating to junior staff and learners, and participating in teaching and education programmes for staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

Nursing Associate / Associate Practitioner

Thornton Heath Health Centre  We are Transforming Adult Community Services in Croydon. Do you have the skills to be part of this exciting transformation? We require a Band 4 Associate Practitioner to work independently under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse in order to provide efficient and effective evidence based nursing care to patients in their own homes. Applicants must have a Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice/Adult Care as well as excellent clinical, communication and team working skills. Experience working in a Community Team is desirable. We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent on going professional development opportunities. All candidates must have a clean driving licence and use of a car for work purposes. Once recruited staff can take advantage of our child care facilities. With its excellent shopping and entertainment facilities and fast transport links to Central London and the Coast why not come and be part of our Transformation Agenda?

This post is based at Thornton Heath Health Centre

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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