Nursing Associate - London, United Kingdom - South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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As a Health Care Nursing Associate, you will work with like-minded colleagues, as part of a multi-disciplinary in-house team, to provide the highest standards of nursing care for the people in our local community you will always be supported by an onsite nurse, so you can be assured the absolute best level of support as you embark on your nursing journey as there are many opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge, and progress in your career.

We have a strong commitment to provide support for Qualified Nursing Associates, we have bespoke preceptorship programme designed and approved to support your continued development.

Career Progression pathways and development opportunities:
We are committed to getting the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations.

We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties.

For this role, we offer career pathways to obtaining a nursing degree In addition, we offer ongoing training and development.

Knowledge, awareness and understanding of Mental Health Law, including legislation of particular relevance to the community sector including the Community Care Act treatment legislation, the Care Programme Approach (2008), the Mental Capacity Act and Community Treatment Orders (CTO).

The 'Process of Assessment' and 'Commencement of Contact' with qualified nurses, OT, Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP), the Police and Ambulance services, if required.

Understanding and working within the boundaries of the Lone Working Policy and awareness of Personal Safety in a community setting, including clear and updated communication with the shift lead.

Ability to work within a community Multi-Disciplinary Team.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health.

The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together.

We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world.

More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Supporting people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing.
Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health. AfC updated & approved Cluster with SLP) Nursing Associate, Band 4, CAJE 1331
Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of

health inequalities.

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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.