Nursing Associate

Are you a Nursing Associate or soon to be qualified Nursing Associate looking for the chance to work for a Trust rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC? If so, we might just have the role for you.

We are looking for a Nursing Associate to join our team on Henry Tudor Ward, at St Marks Hospital, on full, part time or flexitime basis. We are a small and welcoming team working on a 24 bed inpatient sub-acute ward for rehabilitation of elderly patients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to experience the holistic side of our community services and allow you to gain knowledge of the full range of health and social services available for patients, both within hospital environment and other services in the community that can help the patient stay in their preferred discharge destinations safely.

You will be working along side a team of Doctors, ANPs, Therapists, Nurses, and Pharmacists, giving you the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team and broaden your knowledge and skills

You will have access to full support from our wonderful ward based teams and opportunities to develop to higher bandings. We are passionate about seeing you excel within your nursing role with us, and offer a wide range of training opportunities.

We take pride in being recognised as a ‘Top 100 Employer’byStonewall Charityand rated ‘Outstanding’by theCQC.
- Undertake a full range of agreed clinical skills including venepuncture, routine ECG recording and measure and interpret blood glucose levels
- Registered Nursing associates are allowed to administer intramuscular injections following appropriate organisational training and achievement of Trust competencies
- Accurately use contemporary nutritional assessment tools and record fluid intake to identify signs of dehydration or fluid retention and escalate as necessary
- Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered Nurse. Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities

**The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role**:

- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of care and treatment in order to undertake non-complex nursing assessment/reassessment in various settings under the direction/ supervision of senior staff.
- Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a Nursing Associate.

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC and a Stonewall Charity Top 100 employer. We have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.

For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:

- Salary ranging from£25,147 - £27,597 per annum (incl of HCAS)
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support 
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more 

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.