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Nurse Associate
1 month ago
Job summary
We have a Qualified Inpatient Nursing Associate Post for Chartwell Ward.
Chartwell ward is a busy acute mental health ward supporting people experiencing mental illness who cannot safely be supported at home.
You will support the team by keeping the clinical environment safe, working with patients to plan and map out their recovery, care holistically for them, as well as implementing standards from safe wards.
On starting your new position, if newly qualified, you will join the Preceptorship Action Learning Set and Acute Preceptorship programme. There will also be opportunities to develop your competencies and career which can include a pathway to become a registered nurse. We work closely with two Universities to offer this.
If you are seeking a new challenge and interested in becoming part of this forward-thinking and innovative Trust then we want to talk to you.
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate brings a variety of mental health and physical heath nursing skills to the team, working independently under the leadership of registered nurses, providing and delivering all aspects of the nursing care. As a Band 4 Nursing Associate, you will be supported to develop your nursing skills and participate in delivering nursing interventions in the MDT.
What we can offer you:-
Career development with our comprehensive range of training & development opportunities to enhance your skills Strong Supportive Management committed to provide 1-2-1 support to advance personal development. Car Lease Scheme opens to all staff Staff discounts for employees and their families 35 days paid holiday, increasing to 41 days after 10 years' service Pension scheme Child Care VouchersWe take pride in our services - which are underpinned by our values: - Respect - Openness - Accountability - Working together - Innovation - Excellence
About us
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving million people across the county.
The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Nursing Associate will have a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of the registered nurses (Band 5 or above), working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Please see job description for full details.
Person Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential
Nursing Associate on the NMC Register
Desirable
Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
IT literacy using a range of current & relevant packages such as Rio, elearning systems.
Desirable
Experience of working in a complex changing environment
Experience
Essential
Sound clinical knowledge underpinned by evidence of theoretical understanding Knowledge of current political drivers Francis Report, Care Act, Mental Health Act
Desirable
Demonstrable experience of working within mental health or learning disability care settings Demonstrable experience of working with patients with physical health conditions Demonstrable knowledge & experience of working in community settings Experience of supporting HCA staff-
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