Job summary
Employer heading
Bank Nursing Associate - HMP Holme House
NHS AFC: Bank Band 4
Job overview
HMP Holme House are looking for qualified bank Nursing Associate and therefore be registered with the NMC.
You will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients. As a Nursing Associate you will assist in the management and organisation of work as required, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support for junior staff.
Shifts are weekdays, weekends and nights.
Main duties of the job
You will play a key role in the supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named supervisor.
Using your clinical experience and skills you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients on the ward / unit. You will assist in the management and organisation of work, as required, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times and will provide support for junior staff on the ward (newly qualified staff will receive initial support). You will play a key role in the education, development, mentorship and supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff. You will undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet patients’ needs.
Working for our organisation
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team!
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative staff bank.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!
- Free car parking at some sites
- Enhanced bank rates
- Flexibility
- Free DBS checks
- Holiday pay
- Access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to hours worked)
- NHS and Blue Light discounts
- Regional work
- Onsite gym available at some sites
- Opportunity to join substantive employment.
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff, and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and well-being on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities.
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details regarding this role
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care.
- Registered with the NMC and have the Associate Nurse qualification.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting.
- In depth knowledge of health of primary care, mental health and addiction support and an ability to work across these areas.
- Experience of work in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
- Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices gained through NVQ 4 or equivalent and Associate Nurse qualification.
- Understanding and application of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of using or accessing mental health services or caring for someone who has accessed services.
- Knowledge or experience of working within a prison environment
- Previous experience of working with people accessing Substance Misuse services or able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical pathways for substance misuse.
- Experience of supervising others.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good patient assessment skills - knowledge of signs and symptoms of a range of mental and physical disorders and its effects on individuals
- The ability to complete tasks and ability to escalate concerns to senior clinical staff as appropriate
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to work as part of a team
- The ability to use initiative and take responsibility for agreed appropriate tasks.
- The ability to work autonomously alongside and an awareness of knowing when to seek support.
- Keyboard skills - computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- The ability and skill to form positive therapeutic relationships
- Support service users' own decision-making that builds on their strengths.
- Able to maintain contemporaneous clinical records following clinical activities.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kirstie Savage
- Job title
- Flexible Workforce Resource Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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