Registered Nursing Associate

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Part time
Location: Poole
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Job offered by: NHS
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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional Registered Nursing Associate to join our supportive Community Nursing teams in Poole North. You will be working alongside our experienced Community Staff Nurses helping to provide complex care needs to a high-quality standard of care with patients based in their own home. You will be confident in identifying care needs, monitoring patients' conditions, and recording observations based on care plans. Support people to maintain their wellbeing and independence, helping to avoid unnecessary admission to hospital. Being a driver is essential for this role. We offer a fantastic induction programme. There are excellent learning and development opportunities. Generally, our shift patterns are Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 but will include weekends, bank holidays, and potentially late shifts on a rota basis. 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. Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Main duties of the job

As a registered nursing associate, you will be providing nursing care to patients in their own home. We provide a wide and varied level of care to patients in their home. This means we have a highly skilled workforce; successful candidates will be supported with upskilling and training. There will be an expectation for the successful candidates to work weekends and bank holidays pro rata. With excellent links to local universities, the training and development we are able to offer is first class, allowing rapid upskilling and support with new skills. We would welcome applications from newly qualified nursing associates, and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals. 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. 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. 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. Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Previous experience of working within a health/social care setting Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information. 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. Abilities

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 Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patients, their families, carers, and colleagues Knowledge

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 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. Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust £26,530 to £29,114 a year p.a., pro rata for part time

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