Registered Nurse Associate

NHS; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Registered Nurse Associate at a community hospital in Sherborne. The role involves stroke rehabilitation and end-of-life care, providing high-quality, patient-centred support within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers development opportunities and a chance to make a significant difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in healthcare settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and team.
• Insight into self-evaluate strengths and development needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred care, managing a defined group of patients.
• Work within Nursing and Midwifery Council standards and protocols.
• Promote health and prevent illness in service users.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Teamwork

Education

Foundation Degree Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

Job description

Job summary

Are you patient-centred, committed to delivering high quality care, have excellent clinical and communication skills, a 'can do' attitude and a desire to be the best?

Rowan ward is a 15 bedded ward who are seeking Registered Nurse Associates, who are motivated to make a real difference with a caring and compassionate attitude, have excellent team-working skills, communication, and assessment skills.

Rowan ward provides stroke rehabilitation and end of life care within our thriving community hospital. We are looking to recruit Band 4 Registered Nurse Associate who have a keen interest in Stroke rehabilitation and end of life care We are a forward thinking supportive multidisciplinary team. It is a very exciting time on Rowan ward with the development of many services, at Dorset HealthCare we offer plenty of opportunities to develop your nursing skills and provide development opportunities.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

Provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery within your sphere of practice always considering patients privacy, dignity and safety.

To deliver planned care to a group of patients working within the standards of proficiency outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support/guidance to less experienced staff/learners within the clinical environment as needed.

Manage a defined group of patients/service users under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, using evidence based/client centred principles to undertake a range of delegated tasks independently.

Contribute to the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient/service user care, and escalate to senior registered practitioner as appropriate.

Promote health and prevent ill health in service users, contributing to integrated care.

To plan and undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, within the limitations of the Registered Nursing Associate role.

Undertake delegated clinical skills within their scope of practice having once undertaken relevant training, deemed competent and adhere to local and national guidance.

If you would like to find out more about the role, the team or the hospital then please contact us and we can arrange a visit to come and meet our amazing team.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

152-C062.25

Job locations

Yeatman Community Hospital

Hospital Lane

Sherborne

DT9 3JU

Job description Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Job description Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Successful completion of the Foundation Degree Nursing Associate Apprenticeship, including end point assessment.
• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
• Previous experience of working within a health/social care setting

Skills Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, and nonverbal communication) with patients, relatives/ carers and the multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Understand and act in line with NMC professional standards
• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Successful completion of the Foundation Degree Nursing Associate Apprenticeship, including end point assessment.
• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
• Previous experience of working within a health/social care setting

Skills Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, and nonverbal communication) with patients, relatives/ carers and the multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Understand and act in line with NMC professional standards
• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeatman Community Hospital

Hospital Lane

Sherborne

DT9 3JU

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeatman Community Hospital

Hospital Lane

Sherborne

DT9 3JU

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)