Nursing Associate

Our Team will have a Nursing Associate Position and we would welcome any applicants with the NA Qualification and community experience.
We are a friendly and supportive Team offering opportunities to consolidate and develop further if the successful candidate chooses.
Based in Lancing and cover the Southwick, Shoreham and Lancing areas., a) The Nursing Associate will deliver care within their proven competency as achieved during their Nursing Associate Training.
b) Recognise changes in a patient's condition and seeks assistance from a
Registered Nurse of band 5 or above and/or GP as appropriate.
c) Contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care as part of the Community Nursing Team.
d) Using recognised assessment tools including NEWS2, MUST and Purpose-T to risk assess, record and act upon patients' changing conditions.
e) Treat, monitor and discharge patients under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse of band 5 or above.
f) Monitor individualised care plans.
g) Perform specific interventions as identified by competency achievement to enhance the delivery of care, such as but not exclusively: venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, wound assessment and care, Doppler and compression, administration of medications excepting IV.
h) Plan and implement non-complex tasks and interventions guided by standard operating procedures and competency achievement.
i) Contribute to patient review, care planning and delivery of care for End of Life patients., j) Provide support, training and supervision to others.
k) Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with NMC and Trust policies.
l) Liaise and refer patients to the MDT team as appropriate in accordance with local procedures.
m) Participate in clinical audits.
n) Be responsible for own personal development, including keeping up to date with Mandatory training and training relevant to the area of practice.
o) Attend regular reviews with your team leader and have yearly appraisals.
p) Undertake a link role as required.
q) Act as a professional role model.
r) Support the implementation of departmental policies and contribute to team and service developments.
s) Maintain and replenish stock levels and clinical supplies in the patients'
homes.
t) Ensure effective and efficient use of resources, equipment and supplies.
u) Demonstrates an awareness of Health, Safety and Security risk.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the role.
At the heart of how we operate is our Trust values:
+ Compassionate Care
+ Working Together,
+ Achieving Ambitions
+ Delivering Excellence
Our values are fundamental to the high-quality care we provide to the people who need us. We are proud to be a community that cares, delivering our services as a team whilst supporting our employees as individuals.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer that actively promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We embrace and celebrate diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with an ethnically diverse heritage, those with disabilities, and individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is to grow a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and respected. Our recruitment process is designed to support candidates who require reasonable adjustments and to accommodate the needs of applicants.
This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically, please ensure you check your emails, including your junk folder. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
+ Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support

+ Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
+ Excellent training and development opportunities
+ Research opportunities
+ Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
+ Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
+ Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
+ Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
+ Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
+ Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff