Registered Nursing Associate
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a registered nursing associate.
We are looking for an RNA with a desire to work with people with older adults with mental health needs. The ideal candidate will be motivated and have a genuine desire to extend their skills and expertise in holistic aspects of assessment and treatment for dementia and functional mental illness.
You will be working with an established multi-disciplinary team in busy clinics and patients homes, therefore a car driver essential for this post.
You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills alongside clear communication and a desire to learn and develop the services we provide.
Main duties of the job
We will provide robust clinical and managerial supervision in order to support the successful candidate in their development, including supporting attendance at Trust Preceptorship events .
This integrated CMHT provides a Memory Assessment Service, care for patients with more complex needs associated with both functional and organic illness, and Care Home and Hospital Liaison. The unique set-up of these integrated teams allows a seamless delivery of care for patients throughout all stages of their illness, and a collaborative approach within the team.
The team serves the population of the Furness Peninsula at the edge of the Lake District and has its base in Barrow-in-Furness. It is an established team with a friendly and supportive culture. There is a visible and supportive leadership team who are committed to clinical supervision and professional development.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
07 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-BAY606-CLK
Job locations
Dane Garth, Furness General Hospital
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 4JR
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dane Garth, Furness General Hospital
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 4JR
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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