Registered Nursing Associate

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional Registered Nursing Associate to join our various supportive Community Nursing teams in Bournemouth.

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.

We have various hours available including full and part-time. Being a driver is essential for this role.

We offer a fantastic induction programme, . There are excellent learning and development opportunities.

Shift patterns available

Generally our shift patterns are Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 but will include weekends bank holiday and late shifts on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

As a registered nursing associate you will be providing nursing care to patient in their own home. We provide a wide and varied level of care to patient in their home. This means we have 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.

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!

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.

Date posted

14 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year p.a., pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

152-C254.23

Job locations

Christchurch, Bournemouth- Southbourne, Boscombe, Central Bournemouth

Gloucester Road

Bournemouth

BH7 6JF


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.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.

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.

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.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.

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.

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

  • 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

Essential

  • 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

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
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

  • 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

Essential

  • 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

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

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

Christchurch, Bournemouth- Southbourne, Boscombe, Central Bournemouth

Gloucester Road

Bournemouth

BH7 6JF


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

Christchurch, Bournemouth- Southbourne, Boscombe, Central Bournemouth

Gloucester Road

Bournemouth

BH7 6JF


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead District Bournemouth

Elaine Pearce

elaine.pearce1@nhs.net

07775410727

Date posted

14 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year p.a., pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

152-C254.23

Job locations

Christchurch, Bournemouth- Southbourne, Boscombe, Central Bournemouth

Gloucester Road

Bournemouth

BH7 6JF


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