Nursing Associate

Saxon ward is an 18 bedded male acute ward within a busy city centre adult acute mental health ward. The team on Saxon are a friendly and diverse group of individuals who all work together to provide care and compassion to the patient group they serve.

This nurse associate post is an exciting opportunity as it will be the first nursing associate post on Saxon ward and the team are keen to embrace the role to support the nursing workforce.

The role will contribute to the provision and monitoring of high quality individualised nursing care in accordance with agreed policies and procedures. The nurse associate will work independently under the leadership of the Registered Nurse to, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with service and patient needs. The Nursing Associate will be equipped with the appropriate level of knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours and will work within their scope of practice in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct and standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates., A nurse associate will;

1. Implements care packages under the supervision of registered clinical practitioners in a range of settings

2. Carries out nursing care programmes, e.g. clinical observations, participates in social inclusion and/or parenting,support activities

3. May supervise/assess clinical support workers

4. May participate in case conferences and case review meetings, e.g. safeguarding

The NMC sets out the standards of proficiency for nursing associates in six sections;

Being an accountable professional -- providing safe and safe and compassionate person-centred care, acting professionally and taking responsibility.

Promoting health and preventing ill health -- supporting people to manage their health, so they can have a good quality of life at every age.

Providing and monitoring care -- monitoring a person's health needs, and working with them and their family or carers to deliver care.

Working in teams -- working well with a wide variety of colleagues in different roles, ensuring they communicate effectively.

Improving safety and quality of care -- helping to monitor and improve the quality of care someone receives, identifying any risks to their safety and taking action to manage these.

Contributing to integrated care - playing a key role in helping individuals and providing their care.

The nursing associate will be responsible for clear documentation in the patient record.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.