Job summary
We are looking for a passionate Registered Nursing Associate, looking to take the next step with us at Colne House within the Adult Community South East team at HPFT. Adult Community Mental Health Services work with service users within a model of care that aids recovery and enables them to return to their full potential in day to day life. This is a multidisciplinary teams consisting of doctors, community nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, vocational and employment advisors, specialist personality disorder workers, drama and art therapists.
Main duties of the job
As a Nursing Associate you will be expected to:
- Have a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of Nursingproviding holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings.
- Work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
- Equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.
- Act in the best interests of the people they care for by putting people first and provide nursing care that is person-centered, safe and compassionate. In addition support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing
- Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems whilst acting professionally at all times.
- Recognise and work within the limits of their competence.
- Demonstrate active involvement in the prevention of, and protection against, disease and ill-health.
- Engage in public health and community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustare one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
About us - Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Trust
Heard. Respected. Included. Together, we help people with mental ill-health, learning disabilities and autism to live life to the fullest. We work throughout Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Norfolk...
https://www.hertsnhsgreattogether.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to service-users.
- monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with people, families, and carers.
- contribute to ongoing assessment, recognizing when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment.
- communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care.
- recognize and report any situations, behaviors or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.
- play an active role as members of interdisciplinary teams.
- collaborate and communicate effectively with nurses, a range of other health and care professionals, and lay careers.
- improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of people's experience of care.
- identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first.
- contribute to the provision of care for people, including those with complex needs
For a more detailed description, please see attached JD and PS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to service-users.
- monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with people, families, and carers.
- contribute to ongoing assessment, recognizing when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment.
- communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care.
- recognize and report any situations, behaviors or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.
- play an active role as members of interdisciplinary teams.
- collaborate and communicate effectively with nurses, a range of other health and care professionals, and lay careers.
- improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of people's experience of care.
- identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first.
- contribute to the provision of care for people, including those with complex needs
For a more detailed description, please see attached JD and PS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- QCF in Care/Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent experience
- Care certificate
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a health/care setting
Knowledge / Skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- IT skills appropriate to the role
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
- understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a person and their family
- understand responsibilities in relation to communication and collaboration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- QCF in Care/Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent experience
- Care certificate
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a health/care setting
Knowledge / Skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- IT skills appropriate to the role
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
- understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a person and their family
- understand responsibilities in relation to communication and collaboration
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
