Nursing Associate

NHS; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Band 4 Nursing Associate in Dunstable. In this role, you will develop your skills in a supportive community team dedicated to high-quality patient care. The position involves facilitating self-care and working on various health promotion projects. Applicants should have a valid driving license and be willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends. Salary ranges from £27,485 to £30,162 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the role of the Nursing Associate in the nursing and interdisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with the NMC professional standards for practice.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate self-care for patients with long term conditions.
• Involve in health promotion and innovative projects.
• Work on a shift pattern covering 7 days a week.

Skills

Motivated to providing high standards of care

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care

Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience

Education

NMC Registered Nursing Associate

GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or equivalent

Job description

Would you like to work for an Outstanding Trust that values its staff? Are you committed to the delivery of high quality patient care; and are you keen to be part of a friendly and progressive integrated community team where your ideas and opinions are valued? If so we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Band 4 Nursing Associate to work within our Dunstable Primary Home Care Team. You will be based in Dunstable, however there is an expectation that staff will cover across the bases if needed. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the community nursing setting, with the possibility of being supported to complete your Nursing qualification. You will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

We are committed to making a difference for our patients and there is a high focus on delivering quality outcomes and improving the patient experience. We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.

Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job responsibilities

You must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties.

You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• NMC Registered Nursing Associate
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.

other

• Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
• Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis and flexible working.

Experience

• Work experience relevant to the post.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care
• Able to work systematically and objectively in an environment with patients who can present high risk.
• Able to manage time so that deadlines are met.
• Able to work sensitively and compassionately with patients.
• Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience
• Understanding of de-escalation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata