What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Associate - HMP Durham position at Spectrum Community Health CIC?

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare is looking for a Nurse Associate.

Are you a Nurse Associate looking for a new challenge in your employment and career? Would you like work to complement another role you may have.

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Whilst we are primarily looking to cover with one individual, we are mindful of the need to be flexible and can match your availability with our work patterns and the needs of the service.

A welcome payment is payable to new staff joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.

Main duties of the job

You will play a key role in the supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named supervisor.

Using your clinical experience and skills you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients on the unit. You will assist in the management and organisation of work, as required, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times and will provide support for junior staff on the ward (newly qualified staff will receive initial support). You will play a key role in the education, development, mentorship and supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff. You will undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet patients' needs.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

Access to NHS Pension
Annual leave on your Birthday
Welcome payment for some posts
Refer a friend scheme
Training and Development opportunities
Flexible Working
Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details regarding this role

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care.

Registered with the NMC and have the Associate Nurse qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Demonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting.

In depth knowledge of health of primary care, mental health and addiction support and an ability to work across these areas.

Experience of work in a multi-disciplinary team setting.

Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices gained through NVQ 4 or equivalent and Associate Nurse qualification.

Understanding and application of confidentiality

Desirable

Previous experience of using or accessing mental health services or caring for someone who has accessed services.

Knowledge or experience of working within a prison environment

Previous experience of working with people accessing Substance Misuse services or able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical pathways for substance misuse.

Experience of supervising others.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good patient assessment skills - knowledge of signs and symptoms of a range of mental and physical disorders and its effects on individuals

The ability to complete tasks and ability to escalate concerns to senior clinical staff as appropriate

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

The ability to work as part of a team

The ability to use initiative and take responsibility for agreed appropriate tasks.

The ability to work autonomously alongside and an awareness of knowing when to seek support.

Keyboard skills - computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

The ability and skill to form positive therapeutic relationships

Support service users' own decision-making that builds on their strengths.

Able to maintain contemporaneous clinical records following clinical activities.

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