Nurse Associate Healthcare Professional

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse associate to work in our district nursing service.

The post of a nursing associate requires successful completion of the nursing associate training program which includes the attainment of a level 5 foundation degree equivalent qualification and NMC registration.

Nursing associates are able to practice in the widest range of settings as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in which they have trained and are employed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining knowledge of the scope of practice of the nursing associate role within different care settings
• Maintaining own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and revalidation, contributing to the formulation of own objectives and personal development plan
• Maintaining practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills gained during the nursing associate training programme and maintaining all evidence required
• Contributing towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together.

Registered nursing associates should actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care across the life course and adopt 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.

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) 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 a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.

Undergo a 12 month period of preceptorship and work with their preceptor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.

• Ability to work effectively as a team member under appropriate supervision
• Ability to work independently and to use own initiative as appropriate and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to deal with nonroutine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the nursing associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice as outlined in the Code
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and health and care providers
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well being

• Registered Nurse Associate and on the NMC register
• Work based experience

• Accountability
• Support
• High Professional Standards
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet
• Change Orientated

• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Access to a private vehicle and the ability to travel as required by the role