The post holder will work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual. Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered Nurse.

The post holder must have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.

The post holder will supervise and delegate appropriately to support staff within the team.

Interviews to be held 26th October 2022

 Salary - £23,949 - £26,282 per annum

Main duties of the job

•    Demonstrate sound knowledge of care and treatment in order to undertake non-complex nursing assessment/reassessment in various settings under the direction/ supervision of senior staff. 
•    Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.
•    Perform record and interpret clinical observations including neurological observations, blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse in order to identify signs of improvement, deterioration or concern.
•    Undertake a full range of agreed clinical skills including venepuncture, routine ECG recording and measure and interpret blood glucose levels. 
•    Registered Nursing associates are allowed to administer intra muscular injections following appropriate organisational training and achievement of Trust competencies. Each service will identify the appropriateness of this skill for their service.
•    Care for and manage urinary catheters for all genders, (to include where appropriate and following training and competence) removal and insertion of a urinary catheter.

The 3/4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role: 
 

The 3 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role: 
1.    Nursing Associate registration with the NMC
2.    Ability to effectively communicate
3.    Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers. 

 Some of the benefits of joining our team:

•    Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance 
•    Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff 
•    Excellent learning and development opportunities 
•     Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff 
•     Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff. 
•    And so much more  

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.

Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.

Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.

Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.