Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to offer a motivated individual, working with the Community Nursing team in Lewes.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the Trust’s vision of Communities of Practice, we require a Band 4 Nursing Associate who will work independently under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse, to support and deliver a range of clinical activities in line with patients’ individual care and treatment plans.

Applicants must have a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Adult Nursing), as well as excellent clinical, communication and team-working skills.
We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities.

Your role will also include participating in audit, and supporting HCAs and Student Nurses on placement with the team.

A willingness to develop new skills and embrace change is expected. You will need the ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative with sound clinical knowledge and judgement.

Informal visits prior to interview would be welcomed.

Candidates must have a clean driving licence and use of a car for work purposes.

Working for our organisation

  • Positive 2020 NHS Staff Survey results
  • The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good with outstanding features
  • Stunning locations in Sussex.
  • A great working environment in the community, in patients’ homes and our
    community hospitals
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Real Living Wage Employer, with great rates of pay
  • Flexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, career breaks, parental leave and adoption leave
  • Supportive team environments
  • Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries
  • Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks

    • Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities
    The Nursing Associate will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients and will be proficient and competent to work at their registered level. They will work alongside Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. The post holder will have completed their Nursing Associate training and be registered with the NMC. The Nursing Associate is a registrant who will be supervised by a Registered Nurse of band 5 or above. The Nursing Associate cannot be in charge of a team or shift and
    cannot administer certain types of drugs therefore sufficient numbers of band 5 or above registrants are required on a shift.

    Please see job description and person spec attached for more information.

    Person specification

    Qualification
    Essential criteria

  • NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
  • Foundation degree in health and social care (adult nursing)

    • Communication
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Nursing associate Foundation Degree

    • Experience
    Essential criteria

  • Minimum a year relevant community experience

    • Desirable criteria

  • Demonstrates a commitment to working in the community setting

    • Clinical Skills
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care in conjunction with registered clinician.
  • Ability to relate theory to practice

    • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of innovative practice

    • Organisation
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to organise workload and to delegate appropriately

    • Role
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge / understanding of boundaries of role
  • Ability to take initiative, make decisions and prioritise
  • Ability to work as an effective team member

    • Development
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical supervision/reflective practice
  • Ability to act as an educator for HCA’s and student nurses

    • Governance
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance

    • Team Member
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to work as an effective team member as well as work autonomously

    • Safety
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of the principles of adult protection and child protection

    • This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

    Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure that you check your emails, including your junk folder, on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically as well; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

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