Nursing Associate
Job overview
Nursing Associate , Band 4
Permanent - Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post***
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Nursing Associate (Band 4) to join our Rapid Response Team, (RRT) based within our Adult Physical Community Health Services, based at Goldie Leigh Abbey Wood London SE2 0AS. Bexley Adult Community Physical Health Services is part of Oxleas Foundation Trust .
RRT is an integrated health and social care team and is part of the NHSE Urgent Community Response initiative, the team provides an urgent response to patients experiencing a health or social care crisis, this is an exciting time to join the team, which has expanded to include a face-to-face response within 2 hours, falls pick up and virtual ward elements to the service.
You should be a committed, highly motivated, and forward-thinking individual who should be able to work autonomously, and as part of a team. You must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a flexible approach and be able to demonstrate your ability to prioritise and organise your work
RRT offers a friendly, supportive, innovation and progressive environment; we are truly passionate about developing your career.
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The post holder will accept delegated assessment responsibility, delivering individual plans of care to meet the immediate needs and on-going needs of the service users and their carers
To participate in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered healthcare professional
Plan and document the patients’ progress on the Trust’s information systems
To maintain a professional standard of record keeping which is accurate and current, in line with professional codes, service standards and team specific requirements
To evaluate patient progress and discuss with senior clinicians through feedback discussions and multi-disciplinary meetings
To teach and demonstrate the correct use of equipment to optimise patients’ functional ability and independence.
To teach and demonstrate elements of self-care to patients and their carers so that the patients’ independence is maximised
To contribute to the team and service development, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery in order to provide best patient care in relation to resources available and evidenced-based practice, with the assistance of the registered nurses and other healthcare professionals
Ability to identify/manage and take action to minimise or eradicate risk to patients
Ensure safe, appropriate and effective provision and demonstration of stock equipment
The post holder may be required to work across sites on a planned basis and in community when responding to urgent community referrals.
Working for our organisation
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We’re Kind
- We’re Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To have knowledge of specific physical, emotional, physiological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and their carers, taking these into account and under direction of the registered health professional, implement appropriate action to meet those needs
Manage priorities as delegated by the registered nurse/ therapist
To undertake other duties commensurate with the banding of this post in agreement with the relevant line manager
To accept delegated assessment responsibility, delivering individual plans of care to meet the immediate needs and on-going needs of the service users and their carers
To participate in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered healthcare professional
Plan and document the patients’ progress on the Trust’s information systems
You will have experience of the use of various IT applications including Microsoft
Knowledge of personal health and safety responsibilities is essential
To maintain a professional standard of record keeping which is accurate and current, in line with professional codes, service standards and team specific requirements
To evaluate patient progress and discuss with senior clinicians through feedback discussions and multi-disciplinary meetings
To teach and demonstrate the correct use of equipment to optimise patients’ functional ability and independence
To teach and demonstrate elements of self-care to patients and their carers so that the patients’ independence is maximised
To contribute to the team and service development, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery in order to provide best patient care in relation to resources available and evidenced-based practice, with the assistance of the registered nurses and other healthcare professionals
Ability to identify/manage and take action to minimise or eradicate risk to patients
Ensure safe, appropriate and effective provision and demonstration of stock equipment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.
If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.
We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.
If you have declared you are part of the armed forces community, you may be asked to provide evidence during the recruitment process. If you misrepresent this information, your offer may be withdrawn. For Armed Forces specific support, see our webpage: https://oxleas.nhs.uk/armed-forces-community/
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information. AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.
We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.