Nurse Associate

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Full timePart time
Job Overview We have a vacancy for a Qualified Inpatient Nursing Associate. Your base ward will be Sevenscore Ward which is a 13-bed acute admission Ward at Thanet Mental Health Unit in Margate. The Ward admits males only. This post is a great development opportunity for a Band 4 Nursing Associate looking to gain experience and insight into working within the acute mental health wards within the Acute Care Group. You may be currently working in other areas of nursing practice and this would be a good opportunity to develop your nursing skills in mental health practice. On starting your new position, if newly qualified, you will join the Preceptorship Action Learning Set and Acute Preceptorship programme. There will also be opportunities to develop your competencies and career which can include a pathway to become a registered nurse. We work closely with two Universities to offer this. If you are seeking a new challenge and interested in becoming part of this forward-thinking and innovative Trust then we want to talk to you.

Main Duties of the Job The Nursing Associate brings a variety of mental health and physical health nursing skills to the team, working independently under the leadership of registered nurses, providing and delivering all aspects of nursing care. As a Band 4 Nursing Associate, you will be supported to develop your nursing skills and participate in delivering nursing interventions in the MDT.

What We Can Offer You: Career development with our comprehensive range of training & development opportunities to enhance your skills Strong supportive management committed to providing 1-2-1 support to advance personal development. Car Lease Scheme open to all staff Staff discounts for employees and their families 35 days paid holiday, increasing to 41 days after 10 years' service Child Care Vouchers

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities The Nursing Associate will have a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of the registered nurses (Band 5 or above), working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.

Person Specification Essential Criteria: NA qualified

Registration Essential Criteria: Registration

KMPT Staff Benefits: NHS pension scheme

- Your employer pays 23.7% towards your pension and life assurance benefits. Annual Leave for Agenda for Change: 27 days for full time or pro rata if part time; 29 days after 5 years NHS service; 33 days after 10 years NHS service; Plus bank holidays, that's up to 41 days - more than 8 weeks paid time off!

Flexible Working:

Covers job share, term time working, flexible shifts etc. Just ask and we will try to help.

Additional Benefits:

Staff Support, NHS discounts, Learning and Development opportunities, and a comprehensive Induction programme.

Probation Period:

New employees external to Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period.

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