Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for trained Nursing Associates to join our Trust with various posts within Adult Acute inpatient services.
As a Nurse Associate, you will have the opportunity to make a difference & impact peoples lives by working clinically, as part of a multi disciplinary team to provide high quality, safe & person - centred care for people with mental health challenges.
Main duties of the job
- As a NMC registered practitioner, the Nursing Associate will work in a clinical field, with minimal supervision from and report to a Registered Nurse. They will deliver safe, compassionate, and dignified person-centred health care.
- The Nursing Associate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, compassionate, and person-centred care to individuals with mental health challenges and/or learning disabilities. Working under the guidance of registered nurses and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- The Nurse Associate will contribute to the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care; implementing evidence-based care; utilise relevant guidance, protocols, and policies (local and national). This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals by supporting their mental well-being and promoting independence.
- The Nursing Associate will be responsible for delegation of duties to staff whilst developing and supervising junior staff/student nurses and trainee nursing associates
- You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical Care
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being in a variety of care settings.
- Assist in the development and implementation of personalised care plans in collaboration with the service user, family, and wider care team.
- Monitor and record physical and mental health conditions, escalating concerns to the registered nurse or clinical lead as necessary.
- Support therapeutic interventions, such as group activities, behavioural therapies, or life skills training.
- Identify risks using contemporary assessment tools to improve safety and quality of care.
2. Communication and collaboration
- Build positive, respectful relationships with service users, families, and carers.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining open and professional communication.
- Advocate for the needs and preferences of service users, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
- Recognise changes in a person's condition that require intervention and understanding when to refer to the supervising Registered Nurse and senior colleagues for reassessment.
- Report and raise concerns about Safeguarding, accessing advice and support at the point of need. Be conversant with Trust policies, procedures and systems for safeguarding including the assessment of Mental Capacity, the process for requests for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and demonstration of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness).
3. Professional Practice
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in line with organisational policies and professional standards.
- Adhere to regulatory frameworks, including those of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and organisational policies.
- Participate in training, supervision, and reflective practice to ensure personal and professional development.
- Support in Education and Training
- Contribute to the education and training of service users, families, and staff, sharing knowledge and promoting awareness of mental health and learning disabilities.
- Act as a role model for best practices in care delivery and professional behaviour.
- To provide supervision to newly qualified staff and students, new starters and Student Nursing Associates encouraging an effective learning environment.
- To provide support and supervision to Healthcare Assistants to promote their learning and development within their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical Care
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being in a variety of care settings.
- Assist in the development and implementation of personalised care plans in collaboration with the service user, family, and wider care team.
- Monitor and record physical and mental health conditions, escalating concerns to the registered nurse or clinical lead as necessary.
- Support therapeutic interventions, such as group activities, behavioural therapies, or life skills training.
- Identify risks using contemporary assessment tools to improve safety and quality of care.
2. Communication and collaboration
- Build positive, respectful relationships with service users, families, and carers.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining open and professional communication.
- Advocate for the needs and preferences of service users, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
- Recognise changes in a person's condition that require intervention and understanding when to refer to the supervising Registered Nurse and senior colleagues for reassessment.
- Report and raise concerns about Safeguarding, accessing advice and support at the point of need. Be conversant with Trust policies, procedures and systems for safeguarding including the assessment of Mental Capacity, the process for requests for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and demonstration of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness).
3. Professional Practice
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in line with organisational policies and professional standards.
- Adhere to regulatory frameworks, including those of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and organisational policies.
- Participate in training, supervision, and reflective practice to ensure personal and professional development.
- Support in Education and Training
- Contribute to the education and training of service users, families, and staff, sharing knowledge and promoting awareness of mental health and learning disabilities.
- Act as a role model for best practices in care delivery and professional behaviour.
- To provide supervision to newly qualified staff and students, new starters and Student Nursing Associates encouraging an effective learning environment.
- To provide support and supervision to Healthcare Assistants to promote their learning and development within their role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and other health and care professionals.
- Able to competently and safely administer medication according to Trust policy
- Able to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to Student Nursing Associates, student nurses and health care assistants within the clinical area as required
- Passionate about delivering safe care
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and improvement methodology
- Able to provide a portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge & experience acquired whilst completing Student Nursing Associate programme
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Registration (NMC).
- Nursing Associate Foundation degree qualification.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
Desirable
- experience in working within mental health services
Person Specification
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and other health and care professionals.
- Able to competently and safely administer medication according to Trust policy
- Able to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to Student Nursing Associates, student nurses and health care assistants within the clinical area as required
- Passionate about delivering safe care
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and improvement methodology
- Able to provide a portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge & experience acquired whilst completing Student Nursing Associate programme
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Registration (NMC).
- Nursing Associate Foundation degree qualification.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
Desirable
- experience in working within mental health services
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).
