About this role
Job summary
Our Burton Town District Nursing Team are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate to join our team to deliver high quality and exceptional care to patients using our service.
Utilising your breadth of knowledge and skills you will provide holistic and person-centred care and support for elderly population in a variety of settings and will work independently under the leadership of registered nurses or other registered professionals providing nursing care and delivering all aspects of the nursing process as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Essentially for this role, you will possess excellent communication, analysis of information, planning and organisational skills.
You will need to be NMC registered and you will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice and Professional guidelines.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nursing Associate, you will be responsible for delivering high quality clinical care undertaking a full range of routine care and treatment tasks for patients in our care as directed by the registered nurse within the Community intervention service.
Clinical aspects of the role may include:
Under the supervision and instruction of the registered nurse or health professional you may treat patients with healthcare needs including continence and catheter care, Bladder scanning, wound care including packs, medication administration and venepuncture. Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with patients/service users, families and carers and other health professionals. Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse, acting within Trust standards to respond to abnormal results, escalating as necessary. Contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment within the boundaries of confidentiality. Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national. Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description and person specification for further information regarding this role.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions.
To apply for this post you will need to be NMC registered and you will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice and Professional guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register. Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to Nursing Associate practice. Care certificate
Desirable
Placement experience covering all four fields of nursing
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code.
Desirable
Experience of working in Community Nursing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Edwin House
Second Avenue, Centrum One Hundred
Burton Staffs
DE14 2WF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)