Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse Associate to join the West Park Hospital Community Mental Health Team. The applicant must have already have completed the Nursing Associate foundation degree and be a registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register. The successful applicant will work as part of the busy community team offering a recovery focused pathway to Service Users and will carry their own caseload as Lead Professional.
We are big on teamwork here at West Park Hospital and the successful applicant will become part of a well established and effective team - helping to support our local community.
The successful applicant will need to have a foundation degree in Nursing Associate and be registered as a nursing associate on the NMC register. Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent is required to be recruited in to the position on Band 4.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of the busy integrated community mental health team offering a recovery focused interventions to service users. The applicant will carry their own caseload as Lead Professional with supervision and support from the wider multi disciplinary team. This role will involve multiagency working and liaison with other services within Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust.
About us
Working for TEWV NHS Trust You will have access to fantastic training & development opportunities with the strong links we have developed at our local universities'. Future planning is supported by the Trust's Talent Management and Workforce Development Team, so we can continue to build upon our commitment of being well led and to deliver excellent care to our communities in either leadership & management or clinical practice modules.
We are passionate about teamwork here at West Park Hospital and in creating a great place to work. We can consider flexible working patterns and part time roles with a focus on promoting wellbeing and a positive work life balance.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A lease car scheme is in operation as well as other NHS staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualification in assessment, supervision and teaching in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and multidisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Experience of working with clients who experience mental illness
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental illness and associated conditions.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
Desirable
- Experience in completion of clinical observations, with desirable experience around depot injections however, not essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualification in assessment, supervision and teaching in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and multidisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Experience of working with clients who experience mental illness
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental illness and associated conditions.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
Desirable
- Experience in completion of clinical observations, with desirable experience around depot injections however, not essential.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
