Nursing Associate, CTPLD

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Nursing Associate to join our team. You will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment and contribute to delivering high-quality care to patients.

Key requirements include NMC registration, evidence of the Nursing Associate qualification, CPD engagement, and the ability to travel between sites; a full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Evidence of Nursing Associate qualification in practice.
• Evidence of Education to a minimum level 5 foundation degree for nursing associates.
• GCSE level 4-9 (Maths and English) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Previous experience in health/care setting is desirable.
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Understanding of NMC revalidation and maintaining practice standards.
• Ability to engage in Berkshire Healthcare preceptorship programme.
• Commitment to advancing nursing practice.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Driving licence

Car access

Education

NMC Nurse Associate registration

Nursing Associate qualification

Foundation degree (level 5) in nursing associate practice

GCSE Maths & English (A-C)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The \"must haves\" for this role:

• You should be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritize your workload.


• A commitment to supporting effective teamwork, with an excellent value base will be crucial to your success in this role.


• A key strength will be your ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with the people we support and their families/carers, our staff teams and the multi-disciplinary team.


• A full UK driving license and access to a car are essential to this post.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Lisa Hollis, Service Manager, [e-mail] who'll be delighted to help.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register


• Evidence of the Nursing Associate qualification


• Evidence of Education to a minimum level 5 foundation degree specific to nursing associate practice


• GCSE level 4-9(Grade A-C) in Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Care certificate assessor

Continuous Professional Development

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting


• Evidence of up to date relevant CPD


• Understands requirements for NMC revalidation and shows evidence of on-going professional development through maintenance of NMC revalidation


• Ability to engage and complete Berkshire Healthcare preceptorship programme


• Committed to the advancement of nursing

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to work on own initiative


• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload


• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the Nursing Associate role. Recognise when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional


• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• IT skills appropriate to the role


• Ability to work well in a team


• Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task


• Demonstrates energy, motivation and enthusiasm for work
  
• Resilient under pressure


• Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours


• Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.


• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escape to the appropriate professional for expert support and guidance


• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other healthcare learners and new starters as required within the clinical setting


• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise own workload


• Understanding of evidence-based practice.

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to work on own initiative


• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload


• Well motivated and able to motivate others


• Able to demonstrate resilience, managing personal emotions and stress


• Ability to travel to multiple sites


• Driver Licence

Our Trust's vision

'To be a great place to get care, a great place to give care.'

This vision guides everything we do - for our patients, their carers, their families, our staff, and our partners. To achieve it, we are committed to a strong set of values that underpin the way we work:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority - we put people at the centre of everything we do.


• Committed to providing good quality, safe services - we strive for excellence in care and in our ways of working.


• Working together with you to develop innovative solutions - we collaborate with patients, carers, colleagues, and communities to deliver care that makes a difference.

Trust Behaviours

• Compassionate - Motivated to positively impact the wellbeing of self and others.


• Curious - Listening, learning and exploring new ideas and ways of working to continually improve what we do.


• Inclusive - Valuing diversity and championing equity by ensuring everyone feels recognised.
  able to contribute and committed to actively addressing unfairness.


• Perseverance - Demonstrates resilience and flexibility even during periods of uncertainty, to achieve goals that contribute to high-quality care and services.

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.