Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 4 Nursing Associate to work within Older Peoples services inpatient service.
Woodhornis an inpatient unit based at St George's Park in Morpeth. Woodhorn has 10 bedsproviding assessment and treatment by a multi disciplinary health and social care team. Woodhorn is for older people with mental health problems arising from organic disorders such as dementia.
Successful applicants must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe patient care. Applicants should have an interest in working within Neurological care in a challenging but rewarding environment.
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate is a Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) registered professional with accountability and responsibility for their practice, evidence based decision making, working within the limits of their competence.
They have a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings.
The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, working within all aspects of the nursing process.Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours consistent with CNTW values.
They will understand and act in accordance with the NMC Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviours for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and fulfil all registration requirements.
They will understand and apply relevant legal and governance requirements including policies, ethical frameworks and mandatory reporting duties.
They will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 4th January 2024
Closing date : 18th January 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 4th January 2024
Closing date : 18th January 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing associate on the NMC Register
- Educated to minimum level 5 Foundation Degree/Nurse Associate Apprenticeship level specific to Nursing Associate Practice
- GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- evidence of working with clients in mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge to a level consistent with the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing associates
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing associate on the NMC Register
- Educated to minimum level 5 Foundation Degree/Nurse Associate Apprenticeship level specific to Nursing Associate Practice
- GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- evidence of working with clients in mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge to a level consistent with the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing associates
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
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).
