Nursing Associate

We are an established team with a high retention rate, and we are looking to welcome a NMC registered Nursing Associate. You will be given full support and a comprehensive induction.

We are looking for someone who is interested in working in Dementia services, has an interest in physical as well as mental health and who has an understanding of assessment, the referral process and working collaboratively with the wider MDT.

As a Community Nursing Associate you will be responsible for:

• Contributing to assessment and support the development and implementation of recovery plans
• Assisting in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse.
• Using Recovery Care Planning with service users and carers.
• Managing your own diary and planning your day.
• Attending MDT meetings and wards.
• Communicating effectively through notes on Lorenzo and letters to Service Users, GPs and other involved parties.
• Driving is essential for this role.

Within this role you will work with an established and supportive MDT. As with many services we currently use a blended model of virtual and face-to-face working which provides opportunities for flexibility. You will have knowledge, skills and experience of working across the range of complexity and severity in adult mental health and dementia.

We will expect the post holder to work collaboratively and flexibly with others to undertake assessments, develop and share psychological formulations and develop treatment plans.

You will be responsible for supporting with managing a caseload, assessing and planning treatment for your patients. Working with the patient to plan care and optimise treatment plans. Feeding back to the MDT and working within the team for the best outcome for the patient

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail and if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**

Working for your organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Benefits included with this role are:-

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more

**Full UK driving licence is required for this post**

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or beautiful countryside. We're an hour and a half away from London and our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Essential: - Registered Nursing Associate - on the NMC Register Care certificate

Essential: - Previous experience of working in an NHS health care setting

Desirable: - previous experience working with people living with dementia

Essential: - Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of the MDT

Essential: - Ability to move between Trust sites as required by the needs of the service

Essential: - Understanding of the scope and the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development