Nursing Associate

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wight Healthcare in Newport, Isle of Wight, is recruiting a registered Nursing Associate to deliver high-quality care within Mental Health Services. You will work under the NMC Code, carry out risk assessments, referrals, and provide in-reach support, collaborating with patients, carers and partner agencies to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This post offers a meaningful role in a supportive team dedicated to improving lives and delivering care

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate with NMC-code adherence
• Ability to perform risk assessments and referrals while working within scope of competence
• Collaborative approach with patients, carers and partner agencies to ensure safe care

Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments and referrals.
• Undertake intensive in-reach support where required.
• Collaborate with patients, carers and partner agencies to ensure safe, effective care.

Job description

The post holder will be a registered Nursing Associate and will practise in accordance with the NMC Code, Nursing Associate Standards of Proficiency, Trust policies and professional accountability requirements. They will recognise and work within the limits of their competence to provide high-quality, efficient and effective care to patients, supporting the Trust's commitment to improving the lives of people on the Isle of Wight and delivering care closer to patients' homes.

Working as part of Mental Health Services' frontline response, the post holder will support people referred for assessment, support and/or treatment. They will undertake risk assessments, complete appropriate referrals and inter-referrals, and plan and deliver intensive in-reach support where required, working collaboratively with patients, carers, colleagues and partner agencies to ensure safe and effective care.

The Isle of Wight is a fantastic place to live and work, offering stunning coastal scenery, beautiful countryside, a welcoming community and an excellent work-life balance. With a unique combination of professional opportunities and an outstanding quality of life, it provides an ideal environment for healthcare professionals looking to develop their careers while making a meaningful difference to local communities.

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application