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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Registered Nurse Associate

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Job summary

  • The post holder will support the Clozapine and Lithium Clinic to deliver high-quality patient care, upholding patient dignity delivered with kindness and compassion.
  • The post holder will demonstrate responsibility to patients, relatives, and colleagues through contribution to the development and monitoring of agreed evidence-based practice and to the health and social care programmes.
  • The post holder will provide and monitor the nursing care for a designated group of patients.
  • The post holder will also actively contribute to an effective learning environment.

Main duties of the job

  • Be accountable for providing person centred quality nursing care delivered with kindness and compassion.
  • Act in the best interest of the patient and their families.
  • Maintain professionalism at all times and uphold the Trust values and behaviours.
  • Utilise knowledge and skills in making evidence-based decisions.
  • Any further training identified locally relevant to the post.
  • Works within scope of competence and identify own limitations.
  • Provides high quality, safe and compassionate care under the direct /indirect supervision of the registered nursing staff.
  • Contributes to the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised evidence-based care.
  • Maintains accurate records in line with Trust and NMC policy.
  • Provide feedback of current patient status to appropriate members of the professional teams involved.
  • Develop a rapport with patients and carers.
  • Work in partnership with patients/carers and the MDT to promote health and independence.
  • Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a patient and their family.
  • Assist the relevant professional during assessment/treatment/intervention where required.
  • Support the patient to make use of available services and facilities.
  • Follow Health and Safety regulations, promote where possible a safe environment.
  • Awareness of and adherence to all Trust policies and procedures.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/

Details

Date posted

01 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCG-0945

Job locations

Bungalow 4, St Caths Close

Weston Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) following successful completion of the foundation degree in Nursing Associate practice.
  • Evidence of continuing personal learning.

Desirable

  • Venepuncture and ECG skills.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively i.e., written, oral skills and IT skills.
  • Good Organisational and Time Management skills.

Desirable

  • Supervisory Skills

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to evidence the skills required in accordance with the skills map/scope of clinical practice.
  • Accountability for own actions.
  • Statutory and mandatory training as identified within the Trust policy e.g., moving & handling, fire safety, information governance, and resuscitation updates
  • To undertake training which will lead to new skills being developed, in order to meet new
  • To identify if level of proficiency becomes unsafe and immediately seek re-training.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to work unsupervised in a delegated area and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility - ability to work as dictated by workload.
  • Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area.
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) following successful completion of the foundation degree in Nursing Associate practice.
  • Evidence of continuing personal learning.

Desirable

  • Venepuncture and ECG skills.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively i.e., written, oral skills and IT skills.
  • Good Organisational and Time Management skills.

Desirable

  • Supervisory Skills

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to evidence the skills required in accordance with the skills map/scope of clinical practice.
  • Accountability for own actions.
  • Statutory and mandatory training as identified within the Trust policy e.g., moving & handling, fire safety, information governance, and resuscitation updates
  • To undertake training which will lead to new skills being developed, in order to meet new
  • To identify if level of proficiency becomes unsafe and immediately seek re-training.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to work unsupervised in a delegated area and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility - ability to work as dictated by workload.
  • Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Bungalow 4, St Caths Close

Weston Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Bungalow 4, St Caths Close

Weston Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager South Central & Perinatal Services

Claire Wagstaff

claire.wagstaff@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

01 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCG-0945

Job locations

Bungalow 4, St Caths Close

Weston Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


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