Nursing Associate

a) The Nursing Associate will deliver care within their proven competency as achieved during their Nursing Associate Training.b) Recognise changes in a patients condition and seeks assistance from aRegistered Nurse of band 5 or above and/or GP as appropriate.c) Contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care as part of the Community Nursing Team.d) Using recognised assessment tools including NEWS2, MUST and Purpose-T to risk assess, record and act upon patients changing conditions.e) Treat, monitor and discharge patients under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse of band 5 or above.f) Monitor individualised care plans.g) Perform specific interventions as identified by competency achievement to enhance the delivery of care, such as but not exclusively: venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, wound assessment and care, Doppler and compression, administration of medications excepting IV.h) Plan and implement non-complex tasks and interventions guided by standard operating procedures and competency achievement.i) Contribute to patient review, care planning and delivery of care for End of Life patients.j) Provide support, training and supervision to others.k) Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with NMC and Trust policies.l) Liaise and refer patients to the MDT team as appropriate in accordance with local procedures.m) Participate in clinical audits.n) Be responsible for own personal development, including keeping up to date with Mandatory training and training relevant to the area of practice.o) Attend regular reviews with your team leader and have yearly appraisals.p) Undertake a link role as required.q) Act as a professional role model.r) Support the implementation of departmental policies and contribute to team and service developments.s) Maintain and replenish stock levels and clinical supplies in the patientshomes.t) Ensure effective and efficient use of resources, equipment and supplies.u) Demonstrates an awareness of Health, Safety and Security risk.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Qualification

Essential: - Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register; - End point assessment completed successfully

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working in the community

Skills

Other