Nurse Associate - Community Mental Health | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust in Shaftesbury

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

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.
• Take responsibility for planned/defined tasks as required.
• Plan and undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Delegate work to support worker staff and learners, as required.
• 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.

About Dorset HealthCare: we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here; it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.

Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people.

We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

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.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support.