We are delighted to invite a motivated & compassionate Nursing Associate to join our highlysuccessful & supportive team at Syrena House. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with severe, enduring & complex mental health needs, eg, schizophrenia, bi‑polar & often with co‑morbid complexities
In 2026 we will be moving to the Mount Gould site & will be increasing our beds to incorporate 6 additional step down beds
Syrena House is currently a 9-bedded male inpatient recovery unit, where our core focus is to empower patients on their journey toward greater independence & to prepare them for a fulfilling life within the community
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for recovery-focused practice, who is committed to helping people achieve their optimum level of functioning. You will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, utilise therapeutic resources within the inpatient setting & engage proactively with community services to support seamless transitions in care
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation of a group of patients under the appropriate delegation from a registered practitioner and in close liaison with patient/carer, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role.
Please see the attached Band 4 Nursing Associate job description for a full list of duties and other responsibilities.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service
Job responsibilities
Manage a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse or registered practitioner, using evidence based, patient centred principles to undertake a range of delegated tasks independently.
Works within the limits of own competence and Nursing Associate scope of practice.
Is responsible and refers issues beyond scope of practice to the relevant registered staff members.
Identify personal development needs that ensure consolidation of knowledge, skills, and competency to undertake the care and treatment of responsibilities assigned.
To delegate work to support worker staff as required.
To supervise and line manage band 2/3 staff and undertake the ongoing supervision of the routine work of others.
Take responsibility for the training of others and may be required to deliver training.
To demonstrate an understanding and application of professional, local, and national guidelines and legislation relating to the Nursing Associate role and health and social care provision.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
* Understands the requirements for professional Revalidation.
* To have an understanding of and uphold at all times Livewell Southwests Values of being Kind, Respectful, Inclusive, Ambitious, Responsible and Collaborative
* Understanding of evidence-based practice.
* Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
* Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
* Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
* Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
* Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Qualifications
* Registered Nursing Associate
* on the NMC register.
* Level 5 Foundation Degree
* Nursing Associate
* 4-7) in Maths and English or
* Maths and English.
* Completion
* of foundation
* degree,
* evidence
* from NMC
* register.
Experience
* Experience of and the ability
* to work effectively as a team
* supervision, and as part of a
* multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to work independently
* with a delegated caseload,
* use initiative whilst
* understanding limits of scope.
* Experience of providing and
* receiving complex, sensitive
* information.
* Insight into how to evaluate
* own strengths and
* development needs, seeking
* advice where appropriate.
* Conducts clinical tasks within
* Nursing Associate scope of
* practice to a high level of
* competency.
* Ability to support the
* development of less
* experienced staff.
* Line manages and
* day activity of
* Provides clinical
* experienced staff
Additional Requirements
* Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity, and inclusiveness.
Specific Skills
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
* Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non‑verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
* Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
* Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
* Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
* Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
* Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
* Commits to maintaining personal development and meeting requirements of revalidation.
* Ability to deal with non‑routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
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