Nursing Associate

Come and join our CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ Trust as a Nursing Associate for the Windsor and Maidenhead Community Nursing Team As a Nursing Associate you’ll help deliver care to people in their own homes and get to work with inspiring, skilled teams whilst you do it.

We want you to feel confident and supported within your Nursing Associate role, so we will offer full training alongside our supportive and friendly team.

The role of Nursing Associate is fundamental to the success of Community Nursing Teams. The post holder will be able to demonstrate the competencies required to perform at this level and role model the Trust’s core values well as exhibit the behaviours required as part of those values.

This is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed out on.

No day will be the same, as you will be doing anything from wound care to end of life care. Below are just some of the duties that you will be doing.

To provide care according to the available evidence of best practice.

Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients within agreed trust policies/ protocols, as documented in the band 4 competency assessment tool.

Develop, implement and evaluate nursing plans in response to identified needs of the individual, carers and community in partnership with clients.

To identify and plan preventative measures and anticipatory care needs in discussion with registered nursing staff.

To work on own initiative and within scope of competence, referring appropriately to the Community Nursing Sister, Community Matron or other professionals as appropriate.

Work in partnership with the community matrons, specialist nurses and social care to support patients to self-manage their condition where possible, and to teach patients and carers accordingly.

Support and teach patients to self-manage their condition where possible and empower carers to actively participate in the treatment plan.

Prevent avoidable hospital admissions and promote healthier lifestyles.

Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with client group.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

**Our values at Berkshire Healthcare**:
Caring for and about you is our top priority

Committed to providing good quality, safe services

Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

**Benefits of working for us include**:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance.

27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme

Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants

Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.

Free parking across Trust sites

**The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role**:
Qualified Nurs ing Associate

Car Driver with UK licence

Positive and motivational attitude

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare