Job summary
If you are caring, compassionate and see nursing in the community as your career option, come and join our team.
To work within the Hounslow Care Home Support Team to provide care and support CQC registered Care Home in Hounslow. The Registered Nursing Associate will work as part of the Care Home Support Team supporting the Care Homes to deliver high quality, person centred, compassionate care.
They will be part of the multi-disciplinary/integrated team delivering care and support to patients working within the standards of proficiency outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and in accordance with WLT policies and protocols, with access to advice and supervision as required.
To carry out clinical duties and be prepared to undertake clinical skills update as per needs of the service and specific patient after training and competence assessment, with support from an identified mentor for example, blood pressure, pulse and temperature recording, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, wound dressings, and non-complex assessments and reviews
This will involve working independently but as part of the team covering geographical areas inHounslow.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse Associate to provide safe and effective support, education and care as a valuedmember of the Hounslow Care Home Support Team. The Registered Nursing Associate will work autonomously within the Care Home using their enhanced clinical skills.
You will be supported with your development in practice to deliver safe and effective care.
Access to a motor vehicle is essential, with appropriate driving license. Please ensure that your application demonstrates that you meet the essential criteria as listed in the job specification.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English
- Successful completion of the nursing associate training and registration with the NMC
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 6 Nursing apprenticeship degree programme and commit to completing any professional development trainings.
Desirable
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
Experience
Essential
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Desirable
- Completion of an HCA development programme
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the HRCH values (Care, Respect, Communication)
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the service
Desirable
- Understanding of and application of evidence base practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of basic physiology, eg. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Car driver (full UK licence) with use of vehicle or means of transporting self for work purposes
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English
- Successful completion of the nursing associate training and registration with the NMC
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 6 Nursing apprenticeship degree programme and commit to completing any professional development trainings.
Desirable
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
Experience
Essential
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Desirable
- Completion of an HCA development programme
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the HRCH values (Care, Respect, Communication)
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the service
Desirable
- Understanding of and application of evidence base practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of basic physiology, eg. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Car driver (full UK licence) with use of vehicle or means of transporting self for work purposes
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
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).
Additional information
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).
