Associate Practitioner

To work as a Nurse Associate Practitioner within the Children & Young People’s Specialist Community Nursing team (CYPSCNT). To support the Nurse Specialist (special schools), learning disability nurses and community nurse in providing a service for children/ young people in special schools, primary care and the community that promotes their physical, social and emotional well-being.

This post is based in the Hambleton & Richmondshire locality, but may, occasionally, be required to support the Harrogate area.

We work 9-5 Mon - Fri, no weekends or Bank holidays.

Assist the caseload holder in assessing children/young people and their families’ needs: supporting the implementation and evaluation of individualised packages of care.

Work in partnership with the child, their families and colleagues from Health, NYC Children/Young People’s services and Voluntary Organisations.

Undertake home visits where appropriate to inform the assessment, care planning and evaluation process.

To carry out an agreed plan of care, responding to any change in need, within given parameters and competencies.

Follow care pathways and protocols, communicating with the case load holder; members of the team and other disciplines/agencies as appropriate.

As delegated by the caseload holder provides an update on progress at Educational annual reviews for children on the caseload; amending health care plans as necessary.

Support the delivery of competency based training for those children on the caseload, ensuring the safe delivery of nursing care to children and young people in any setting they choose to access.

Contribute to the safeguarding of children through the awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures, updating knowledge appropriately and informing the caseload holder on any issues relating to the safeguarding of any child on the caseload.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.

Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards

Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.

Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.