Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic, professional Registered Nursing Associate to join our supportive Community Nursing teams in Poole Central.You will be working alongside our experienced Community Staff Nurses helping to provide complex care needs to a high-quality standard of care with patients based in their own home. You will be confident in identifying care needs, monitoring patients' conditions and recording observations based on care plans. Support people to maintain their wellbeing and independence, helping to avoid unnecessary admission to hospital.This role is a full time 37.5 hours, part time hours would be considered. Being a driver is essential for this role.We offer a fantastic induction programme,. There are excellent learning and development opportunities.Shift patterns availableGenerally our shift patterns are Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 but will include weekends, bank holiday and potentially late shifts on a rota basis.Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.Main duties of the jobAs a registered nursing associate you will be providing nursing care to patient in their own home. We provide a wide and varied level of care to patient in their home. This means we have highly skilled workforce, successful candidates will be supported with upskilling and training.There will be an expectation for the successful candidates to work weekends and bank holidays pro rata.With excellent links to local universities, the training and development we are able to offer is first class, allowing rapid upskilling and support with new skills.We would welcome applications from newly qualified nursing associates and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.About usAt Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialSuccessful completion of the Foundation Degree Nursing Associate Apprenticeship, including end point assessment.Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC registerExperienceEssentialPrevious experience of working within a health/social care settingExperience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.AbilitiesEssentialAbility to organise and prioritise own delegated workloadAbility to communicate effectively (written, verbal, and nonverbal communication) with patients, relatives/ carers and the multidisciplinary teamAbility to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contactAbility to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patients, their families, carers and colleaguesKnowledgeEssentialUnderstanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.Understand and act in line with NMC professional standardsUnderstanding of evidence based practiceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustAddressPoole Central localityThe Lodge, Alderney Hospital, Ringwood RoadPooleBH12 4NBEmployer's websitehttps://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)