Nursing Associate

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Macclesfield is looking for a compassionate Registered Nursing Associate to join their Hospital at Home Team. The role involves providing holistic care to support patients and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. Candidates must possess a Registered Nursing Associate qualification and have strong communication skills. The position is full-time with an emphasis on working collaboratively within a multi-professional team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with a Graduate visa.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must work independently under Registered Nurse supervision.
• Compassionate approach to patient care is essential.
• Strong communication skills with multi-professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Virtual Ward and Community Response Teams.
• Provide holistic and person-centred care.
• Implement care interventions as per nursing process.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Holistic care

Education

Registered Nursing Associate qualification

Job description

This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.

An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen within our Acute and Integrated Care Community Services at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Nursing Associate to join our Hospital at Home Team, to support the Virtual Ward and Urgent Community Response Teams, in collaboration with partners across health and social care within the East Cheshire region.

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi-professional team and the Registered Nurse contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing, and monitoring care and interventions in line with the service pathways and with supervision from clinician(s). They will help to monitor and support the health and social care needs of our people to prevent unnecessary attendance and admission to hospital, thus providing holistic and person-centred care and support in a variety of settings. Hours per week: 33.00, We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

The Nurse Associate will work independently to implement interventions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. To support the delivery of patient centred approaches and provide compassionate, safe and effective care to a designated caseload / cohort of patients. The Nurse Associate will provide holistic and person-centred care and support for people across the sphere of nursing and always communicating effectively within the team, with other health care professionals and with the patient family, carers / visitors. The Nursing Associate will work independently but with the support and leadership of Registered Nurses, working within aspects of the nursing process to ensure high standards and a safe environment are maintained. Travel is an essential part of this role, please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement.

Working for our organisation We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.