Nursing Associate

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Nursing Associate in the Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, specifically in the area of physical health for older adults. As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities

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• Develop and deliver physical health clinics with a focus on compassionate and personalised care.
  
• Conduct comprehensive physical health assessments, including vital signs and medical history, and complete monitoring forms as required.
  
• Support patients in developing person-centred plans, taking into account their physical health needs and any associated risks.
  
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care delivery and effective communication with patients and their families.
  
• Administer tasks, such as recording on clinical records and communicating with primary and secondary care, to ensure accurate and timely care delivery.
  
• Participate in group work, activities, and workshops, holding a small caseload, to promote social inclusion and community engagement.
  
• Work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, adhering to nationally recognised codes of conduct and standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates.
  
• Communicate effectively with sensitivity and compassion, managing relationships with people and making reasonable adjustments where necessary.
  
• Maintain the privacy, dignity, and safety of individuals at all times, monitoring their condition and health needs on a continual basis in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, families, and carers.
  
• Complete nursing risk assessments using recognised risk assessment tools and contribute to the planning of care delivery in association with the Registered Nurse.
  
• Recognise and report any situations, behaviours, or errors that could result in poor care outcomes, identifying risks to safety or experience and taking appropriate action.
  
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional, and psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of individuals and carers.
  
• Demonstrate a good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained before undertaking nursing and care procedures.
  
• Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health, and wellbeing, being actively involved in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health.
  
• Work flexibly to meet critical short-term and long-term deadlines, acting sensitively at all times to ensure that concerns of staff, patients, and relatives are dealt with sympathetically.
  
• Use frequent moderate effort when undertaking manual handling of individuals and equipment in line with organisational guidelines.
  
• Use skills of manual dexterity and manipulation of clinical equipment.
  
• Use a combination of standing, walking, and bending throughout the shift.
  

About Us

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community healthcare, care for people with learning disabilities, and mental health care, such as psychiatry, nursing, and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages, and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils, and the voluntary sector.

Person Specification

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• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
  
• Community experience of working with older adults with mental health problems.
  
• Experience of facilitating group activities and social inclusion.
  
• Ability to undertake and understand physiological measurements and observations, pulse oximetry, and general observations.
  
• Ability to travel to NHS and Local Authority sites and patients' homes.
  
• Valid driving licence and the use of a vehicle to travel across a large borough.
  

What We Offer

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes the health, wellbeing, and career development of our staff. We offer a range of benefits, including competitive salaries, a comprehensive training programme, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality care to patients, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.