Nurse Associate

Job overview

This is an exciting new role within the Blandford Community Mental Health Team  who are seeking a registered Nurse Associate to join this well established MDT and provide excellent care to residents within Dorset area.

The role will be part of an integrated health and social care team providing care and recovery for patients who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health.

The role will offer interventions in a wide variety of clinical, therapeutic and social forms with the aim of promoting health, wellbeing, self-autonomy and independence.

The post holder will have a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care. They will  work effectively as part of a team and provide support and guidance to less experienced staff and student learners within the clinical environment as needed. The nurse associate will work independently under the leadership of the registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

They will deliver planned care to a group of patients working within the standards of proficiency outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols

They will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support/guidance to less experienced staff/learners within the clinical environment as needed

Manage a defined group of patients/service users under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, using evidence based/client centred principles to undertake a range of delegated tasks independently

Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/service user care

To take responsibility for planned/defined tasks as required

To plan and undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols

To delegate work to support worker staff and learners, as required

To supervise and line manage band 2/3 staff and undertake the ongoing supervision of the routine work of others

Take responsibility for the training of others and may be required to deliver training

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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