Nursing Associate

We have an exciting opportunity to offer a motivated individual interested in working with Rural North Chichester, based in Pulborough as a Qualified Nursing Associate, where they can utilize their experience, skills and talents.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme, and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities, including potential for access to Apprenticeship for Registered Nurse Training.

Supporting the Trust's vision of Communities of Practice, we require a Band 4 Nursing Associate who will work independently under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse, to support and deliver a range of clinical activities in line with patients' individual care and treatment plans.

Applicants must have a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Adult Nursing), as well as excellent clinical, communication and team-working skills.

Your role will also include participating in audits and supporting HCAs and Student Nurses on placement with the team.

A willingness to develop new skills and embrace change is expected. You will need the ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative with sound clinical knowledge and judgement.

Informal visits prior to interview would be welcomed.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
- Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
- Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
- July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
- Flexible working patterns offered across all services
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader

The Nursing Associate will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients and will be proficient and competent to work at their registered level. They will work alongside Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. The post holder will have completed their Nursing Associate training and be registered with the NMC. The Nursing Associate is a registrant who will be supervised by a Registered Nurse of Band 5 or above.

The team provides care to housebound patients who require Community Nursing Care, this includes injections, urinary catheterisation, and compression therapy.

Please see the attached job descriptions for the full details of each position.