Nursing Associate

The Nursing associate contributes to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users, and applies across all health and care settings. The Nursing associate will deliver high quality, personalized, safe, compassionate care in the best interest of people. The Nursing associate is equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours across the fields of nursing, providing holistic care and support for people of all ages in a variety of settings., 1. Supporting people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing.
2. Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health.
3. Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities.
4. Implementing the principles of 'recovery': encouraging and supporting patients/service users to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest. Where appropriate contributing to psychological interventions under the guidance of a registered professional.
5. Advocating for patients/service users' needs and rights within Trust policy.
6. Encouraging and empowering individuals to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.
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.

+ You are a Registered Nursing Associate with a passion for mental health care.
+ You possess excellent clinical skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
+ You are a team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
+ You are a compassionate and empathetic individual with a dedication to patient well-being, The Nursing associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing. The Nursing associate recognises and works within limits of their competence. The Nursing associate works to a nationally recognized code of conduct and is registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council. (NMC).

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

Permanent - Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact on people's lives?
We have vacancies in all our main mental health inpatient sites at Green Parks House (Princess Royal University Hospital), Oxleas House (Queen Elizabeth Hospital) and Woodlands Unit (Queen Marys Hospital).
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking passionate and dedicated Registered Nursing Associates to join our dynamic team on our acute admission wards and PICU. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in the NHS and play a vital role in supporting adults (over 18) experiencing mental health challenges.
What we offer:
+ The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of your patients.
+ A supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
+ Access to excellent training and development programs to help you excel in your career.
+ Competitive salary and benefits package alongside the rewards of working within the NHS.