Qualified Nursing Associate

Job overview

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse Associate to join the North Yorkshire Eating Disorder Service. The applicant must have already have completed the Nursing Associate foundation degree and be a registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register.

The successful applicant will work as part of the busy community eating disorder team offering physical health monitoring alongside therapeutic interventions.

Support is offered both from the team and wider service. We take pride in working together to maintain a supportive and friendly workplace that enables our staff to thrive and influence positive change to the lives of those we care for.

The successful applicant will need to have a foundation degree in Nursing Associate and be registered as a nursing associate on the NMC register.  Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent is required to be recruited in to the position on Band 4.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a multidisciplinary team with a focus on promoting health.

Be an accountable professional.

Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.

Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the NA role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.

This role will involve multiagency working and liaison with other services within Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will run an physical health monitoring clinic and offer physical health assessment to compliment the comprehensive psychological, developmental, and social assessment undertaken by members of the MDT.

The post holder will coordinate and deliver direct care for a designated group of people. Recognising and taking responsibility and accountability for the way the care is delivered (as per registered practitioner guidelines).

The Nursing Associate will be responsible for delegation of duties to staff whilst developing and supervising junior staff/student nurses and trainee nursing associates.

The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team in to support and assist peoples healthcare journey. The Nursing Associate will be respectful, professional at all times and foster excellent communication skills. They will adhere to the documentation standards required by the Trust and their regulatory body. The nurse associate will advocate for all individuals in their care, upholding NMC standards in all interactions.

The post holder will contribute to the practice development within their clinical care setting and work in accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.