Job summary Come and join one of the UK's largest providers in Neuro and Mental Healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000 people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. Main duties of the job We'd like you to join us as a Nurse Associate at our Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Kent. At Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Centre we look after adults with a brain injury or other neurological condition. Were committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible. About us Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 008240 Job locations Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre Hothfield Kent TN26 1AZ Job description Job responsibilities What you'll be working: We're flexible, so you'll work a total 37.5 hours per week, on a rota basis. What you'll be doing: Nurse Associates deliver effective, safe, and responsive nursing care in a wide range of health and care settings. They work independently and collaboratively under the leadership and direction of a Registered Nurse, within defined parameters, to deliver care in line with the agreed plan. Key responsibilities include: Undertaking and monitoring patient care activities under the indirect supervision of a registered practitioner. Taking appropriate action as needed. Contributing to assessments within agreed parameters, while more senior Registered Professionals remain the primary assessors and prescribers of care. Manage a defined caseload/workload using evidence-based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions, contributing to service provision. Work under the indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner, developing and undertaking a range of delegated tasks independently. Take responsibility for planned/defined tasks as required. Undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols. Delegate work to support worker staff as required. Supervise and line manage Band 2/3 staff, overseeing the routine work of others. Take responsibility for training others and may be required to deliver training Assess, plan, treat, and evaluate a caseload/workload, including groups of patients, under appropriate delegation from a registered practitioner and in close liaison with patients/carers. Provide compassionate, holistic, evidence-based practice during assessment, admission, treatment, and discharge, in line with national and organisational policies/procedures and individual care plans. Continuously monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care in partnership with patients, families, and the Multidisciplinary Team. Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of conditions relevant to the clinical area. What you'll have: Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification A Legal right to work in the U.K. Experience of Tracheostomy care advantageous Experience of working within a neurorehabilitation setting advantageous We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Paid NMC Renewal Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group Job description Job responsibilities What you'll be working: We're flexible, so you'll work a total 37.5 hours per week, on a rota basis. What you'll be doing: Nurse Associates deliver effective, safe, and responsive nursing care in a wide range of health and care settings. They work independently and collaboratively under the leadership and direction of a Registered Nurse, within defined parameters, to deliver care in line with the agreed plan. Key responsibilities include: Undertaking and monitoring patient care activities under the indirect supervision of a registered practitioner. Taking appropriate action as needed. Contributing to assessments within agreed parameters, while more senior Registered Professionals remain the primary assessors and prescribers of care. Manage a defined caseload/workload using evidence-based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions, contributing to service provision. Work under the indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner, developing and undertaking a range of delegated tasks independently. Take responsibility for planned/defined tasks as required. Undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols. Delegate work to support worker staff as required. Supervise and line manage Band 2/3 staff, overseeing the routine work of others. Take responsibility for training others and may be required to deliver training Assess, plan, treat, and evaluate a caseload/workload, including groups of patients, under appropriate delegation from a registered practitioner and in close liaison with patients/carers. Provide compassionate, holistic, evidence-based practice during assessment, admission, treatment, and discharge, in line with national and organisational policies/procedures and individual care plans. Continuously monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care in partnership with patients, families, and the Multidisciplinary Team. Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of conditions relevant to the clinical area. What you'll have: Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification A Legal right to work in the U.K. Experience of Tracheostomy care advantageous Experience of working within a neurorehabilitation setting advantageous We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Paid NMC Renewal Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification A Legal right to work in the U.K. Experience Essential Experience of Tracheostomy care advantageous Experience of working within a neurorehabilitation setting advantageous Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification A Legal right to work in the U.K. Experience Essential Experience of Tracheostomy care advantageous Experience of working within a neurorehabilitation setting advantageous 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. 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. 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 Active Care Group Address Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre Hothfield Kent TN26 1AZ Employer's website https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)