Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join our District Nursing team as a RegisteredNurse Associate for the Community (registered with the NMC).
This is a full-time position for a qualified or soon to qualify registered nurse associate, working within the District Nursing team and collaborative working with Adult Social Care. It presents an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge within the new Primary Care Networks.
The District Nursing Teams were rated as Outstanding for Care by Care Quality Commission in February 2020.
Our service covers a 7 day week from 8 am- 10 pm.
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner essential.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Registered Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians.
The nursing associate has 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 registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process (Health Education England 2018)
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
- NMC Registration as a Nursing Associate
- Fully Completed Care Certificate
- GCSE Grade A-C English & Maths or Equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Have completed training or study in areas relevant to the role applied for, or be willing to undertake, for example: venepuncture, urethral catheterisation, leg ulcer dressings (depending on area of practice)
Experience
Essential
- Experience relevant to area of practice applied for
- Experience of working with patients & families from a range of cultures & backgrounds
- Experience of self-directed working and working as part of a team
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Have experience in more than one area of practice
- Other health care related experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
- NMC Registration as a Nursing Associate
- Fully Completed Care Certificate
- GCSE Grade A-C English & Maths or Equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Have completed training or study in areas relevant to the role applied for, or be willing to undertake, for example: venepuncture, urethral catheterisation, leg ulcer dressings (depending on area of practice)
Experience
Essential
- Experience relevant to area of practice applied for
- Experience of working with patients & families from a range of cultures & backgrounds
- Experience of self-directed working and working as part of a team
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Have experience in more than one area of practice
- Other health care related experience
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).
