Community Nurse Associate

We have 2 part time band 4 community nurse associate posts in the Blandford , Gillingham and Blandford locality District Nursing teams. You will deliver planned care to patients in the community setting.

Will support Individual development and training needs for the role and responsibilities. To work effectively within a large team of mixed skills when caring for complex patients in the community setting. Effective communication is key to this role and being aware of multi disciplinary working.

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.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position., To provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery within your sphere of practice always considering patients privacy, dignity and safety.

To 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

To 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 ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient/service user care, and escalate to senior registered practitioner as appropriate

To promote health and prevent ill health in service users, contributing to integrated care

To take responsibility for planned/defined tasks as require

To plan and undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, within the limitations of the Registered Nursing Associate role.

Undertakes delegated clinical skills within their scope of practice having once undertaken relevant training, deemed competent and adhere to local and national guidance.

At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.

What working for us will provide:

• 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)

• Excellent NHS pension scheme

• Health and wellbeing services

• Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours

• Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals

• Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs

• Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust

• Relocation costs where applicable

• Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave

• NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more

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What you need to do

Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)