About this role
Job summary
At Mountbatten, we are committed to delivering outstanding specialist palliative and end-of-life care, helping patients with progressive and life-limiting conditions remain in their preferred place of care. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Nursing Associate to join our highly active Community Services Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients and families across community, residential and nursing care settings while contributing to the delivery of our 24/7 Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care service.
This is a 12 month fixed-term role.
Hours to be worked flexibly to include weekends, bank holidays and evenings.
Please note: we are not part of the NHS and regrettably we do not hold a licence to enable visa sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will hold a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree, and work as part of a highly active community team contributing to the provision of 24/7 Specialist Palliative/End of Life Care.
You will also provide advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professions within the community.
You will work independently to complete full holistic patient assessments to ensure needs are met in a timely manner and liaise with the wider team to manage and escalate any identified needs or concerns.
About us
Mountbatten Isle of Wight is part of the Mountbatten Group, and its sister hospice is Mountbatten Hampshire.
We pride ourselves on providing expert care and support to our communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, who are facing death, dying and bereavement.
Our vision at Mountbatten is of a world where all dying people and those close to them, have access to expert care of the highest quality, provided by compassionate and professional teams.
Our Values
We care about what we do. We appreciate that people are different and we are kind and compassionate to our patients and families, to our local community and to each other
We are experts in our field. We are professional at all times, aspiring to be the best that we can be in everything that we do
We are innovative and bold. We respond quickly and creatively to the changing needs of our society within the scope of our human and financial resources
We respect our community. We exist for our local population, now and into the future, and we believe that we can achieve more together by working in partnership with others
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY TASKS
Develop and maintain communications with patients, carers, other professionals and volunteers
Work closely with members of multidisciplinary team and outside agencies to ensure the provision of individualised care.
Understand the scope of the role of Nursing Associate in the context of nursing and the wider MDT, and within Mountbatten, and how this role may contribute to service development.
To work in conjunction with registered nursing staff in assessment, planning and evaluation of individualised patient centred care.
To seek support and advice from registered nurses and the wider MDT when the within your scope of practice
Support with telephone advice for patients, carers and other professionals, as required from the Community Co-Ordination centre.
Give and receive accurate reports and changes in patients condition
Undertake joint assessments with other professionals and liaise as appropriate regarding ongoing care
Be aware of the service health and safety aspects and adhere to lone worker policy
Promote a safe environment for all patients, carers, visitors and staff in the patients preferred place of care.
Providing support for the Inpatient Unit as appropriate.
Administer drugs and assist in their ordering and storage within your scope of practice and in accordance with Mountbatten Medicines Management Policy.
*Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this rewarding role*
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of dealing with vulnerable adults in a care setting Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and the ability to form good working relationships at all levels including volunteers Experience of working in a person centred/personal outcomes approach
Skills Essential
Strong communication skills to explain complex and sensitive information effectively in both written and oral to both patients, families, carers and other professionals Have good IT Skills in Microsoft and email applications Understands specific needs of patients requiring palliative or end of life care Demonstrate commitment to the patients right to be involved in decision making relating to their health care and ensuring decisions are understood by care teams Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and make effective decisions. Excellent communication skills
Other Essential
A willingness to introduce change for the benefit of patient care Awareness of and commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Mountbatten Isle of Wight Full UK Driving Licence Physically capable of undertaking safe manual handling of patients and equipment
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register/ Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development Care Certificate Qualification/ NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care Clinically up to date in general nursing care
Abilities Essential
Physical capability of performing the role and carrying out responsibilities required by the duties of this post Ability to be an effective advocate for the patient with multi-disciplinary teams across all healthcare settings Able to effectively manage own time and work load Able to work shift patterns including nights, weekend, bank holidays Ability to work as a team member
Skills Essential
Strong communication skills to explain complex and sensitive information effectively in both written and oral to both patients, families, carers and other professionals Have good IT Skills in Microsoft and email applications Understands specific needs of patients requiring palliative or end of life care Demonstrate commitment to the patients right to be involved in decision making relating to their health care and ensuring decisions are understood by care teams Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and make effective decisions. Excellent communication skills
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 Mountbatten Isle of Wight
Address Halberry Lane
Newport
Isle of Wight
Hampshire
PO30 2ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mountbatten.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)