Job summary
We are searching for Band 4 Nursing Associates to come and join our nursing team in Carlton - could this be you?

You will be working in a busy community based service providing general nursing care which includes, catheter management, injections/or medication management, wound care and palliative nursing care in patient's homes and residential care homes. You will be able to complete holistic nursing assessments, be able to plan and evaluate patients personalised care needs.

Main duties of the job
Nursing Associates required to compliment the current nursing establishment, enhance the skill mix and become an integral member of the service

The Adult Community Service is an integrated healthcare team providing long-term conditions management, rehabilitation & community nursing services in Arnold and Carlton.

We are looking for Nursing Associates to join our dedicated Community Nursing teams who are committed and passionate about promoting health, well-being and independence. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic clinician who believes in the provision of patient-centred care.

A key aim of our service is to reduce unplanned admissions and facilitate discharges from the acute care environment. The team members include , Community Nurses, District Nurses, Specialist Nurses, Support Workers and Social Workers, also working closely with GPs and the voluntary sector.

About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Job responsibilities
You should possess good interpersonal and time management skills, be a good communicator, organised and able to prioritise and work well as a member of a team. You will be providing general nursing care which includes, catheter management, injections, wound care and palliative nursing care in patients homes and residential care homes. You must be able to demonstrate a professional manner at all times to patients, relatives and staff of all levels.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Educated to a Foundation degree level specific to Nursing Associate practice or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Placement or experience within the 4 fields of nursing

Experience
Essential

• Understand the scope of the role of Nursing Associate in the context of the Virtual Ward Team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
• Understand revalidation
• Effective communicator with patients, carers, and all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Experience of training and educating staff

Desirable

• Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g link/champion roles

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the Nursing Associate role
• Ability to participate in reflective practice.
• Self-driven for quality outcomes
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
• Experience if working within a team
• Recognise and work within limits of own competence
• IT skills

Contractual Requirements
Essential

• A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation

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).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.