Job responsibilities
About the Role
All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.
Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Closing date: Friday 27th February
Join our team as Nurse Associate in Lincoln - Job Description/Person Specification
Are you passionate about delivering high quality nursing care, with a focus on promoting health and independence? Our team based at HMP Lincoln is looking for a Nurse Associate to join them in providing care and support for individuals accessing support for substance misuse. This is a rewarding role for someone who is compassionate, organised and motivated to make a real difference in people's lives.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.
Job Opportunity
This position is offered on a part time and permanent basis. You will work 18 hours per week, comprising 2 shifts, which will vary between 7.00am-4.00pm and 7.00am-9.00pm. Saturday working will be required to meet the needs of the service and shifts will be 7.00am-4.00pm or 8.00am-5.00pm.
You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, contributing to clinical care, harm reduction and recovery-focused support for people with complex needs, promoting person-centred, trauma-informed care at all times.
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
Supporting the delivery of safe, effective clinical interventionsCarrying out health assessments, observations and basic clinical proceduresSupporting harm reduction initiatives, including BBV screening and health promotionMaintaining accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standardsWorking collaboratively a multi-disciplinary team, including nurses, recovery workers and external health professionalsContributing to safeguarding, risk management and service quality improvement
Essential Skills
We'd be excited to see the following in your application:
Evidence of a Nurse Associate qualification and NMC registrationEvidence of working collaboratively with other members of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as the ability to work independentlyEvidence of medication administration and knowledge around CD administrationContribution to ongoing assessment of care, recognising when to refer to senior colleaguesClinical skills, including ECG monitoring, venepuncture and vital sign recording
DE&I
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Benefits
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choiceEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave2 days paid volunteer leave per yearAuto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension schemeAccess to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brandsFlexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingWe have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
