Job summary Hill Rise Assessment and Treatment Service in Newhaven is part of a lively multi-disciplinary service for adults with severe mental illness. The service sits within the beautiful landscape of the South Downs National Park and is only a few miles from the cosmopolitan city of Brighton. Our community mental health services are undergoing a transformation as we move to a more integrated model with primary care. Main duties of the job Over the last five years, the Nursing Associate role has been become fully embedded into all our services and they are now a key part of our community mental health teams. As a registered Nursing Associate, you will be focussed on improving outcomes for service users, working creatively with them and their carers to co-create care and risk plans that will help them achieve their goals and live as independently as possible. The key to success in this role is often about building effective partnerships with partner agencies including GPs, Crisis services, housing and other third sector providers. About us As a mental health trust, Sussex Partnership places huge importance on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.As a Nursing Associate in our team, we can offer you:- Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes, run by our internal wellbeing team- Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development- Flexible working patterns- Access to a host of discount schemes (including gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars)- A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC- Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days 8 bank holidays) Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-AE-21095 Job locations Hill Rise Church Hill Newhaven BN9 9HH Job description Job responsibilities The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan fields of nursing, providing holistic and person, centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and all aspects of the nursing process.This includes undertaking a full range of routine care tasks as directed by the registered nurse. Implement care for patients in a range of mental health settings; observes and reports on patient conditionsNursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised NMC Code of Conduct. Job description Job responsibilities The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan fields of nursing, providing holistic and person, centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and all aspects of the nursing process.This includes undertaking a full range of routine care tasks as directed by the registered nurse. Implement care for patients in a range of mental health settings; observes and reports on patient conditionsNursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised NMC Code of Conduct. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree Knowledge/Experience Essential Previous experience of working within a Healthcare ? setting either paid or voluntary 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 Lived experience of mental health issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree Knowledge/Experience Essential Previous experience of working within a Healthcare ? setting either paid or voluntary 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 Lived experience of mental health issues 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Hill Rise Church Hill Newhaven BN9 9HH Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)