Job summary Work as a member of the multi professional team providing clinical care to patients with a diagnosis of learning disability from the age of 18years and above as delegated by the Registered Nurse. Ensure a high standard of patient centred care. Promote self- management of health needs and adopt a positive risk based care approach. Complete relevant forms of care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Nursing Associates can assist in the delivery of care to patients, with a multiple combination of multiple chronic conditions, mental health issues, medication related problems and social vulnerability (defined as complex care). Main duties of the job To act as lead clinician those service users identified and directed by senior practitioner assessing service user's needs, developing and implementing care plans, including risk assessments and carers assesments.to participate in induction and support of new staff and students and to co-supervise junior staff. Support patients with all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the team in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. To plan and organise own activity, prioritising workload appropriately in order to make the best use of time and feeding back to the team as appropriate. To input all activity with service users onto RIO or equivalent data in order to enable the collection of accurate statistics, as required by the Trust. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults to report any problems or raise concerns to appropriate registered care professionals. Demonstrate understanding of caring for patients with particular conditions for example mental illness, learning disabilities and autism. Signposting patients to services which may be of benefit to their wellbeing, promoting independence and capability with their own network and community. Signposting patients to services which may benefit of their wellbeing, promoting community connections and make the best use of local asset. To administer medications in accordance and with NMC code and Trust policies. About us We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust. The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that: 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users; 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work; 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority; 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 327-25-156 Job locations Pullman Place Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3EA Job description Job responsibilities To ensure that individual needs are identified through holistic assessments and that needs are met through the planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate packages of care. To work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary, multi-agency colleagues to provide a co-ordinated person-centred service, providing equitable health outcomes. To work autonomously in the community with responsibility for own caseload, seeking clinical supervision as required. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing 24hr assessment and treatment service. To be innovative in providing care through interpreting complex needs problems and challenges. To assist in the provision of the highly specialist/complex assessments for patients with neurological and physical disability who also have a learning disability We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026). Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To ensure that individual needs are identified through holistic assessments and that needs are met through the planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate packages of care. To work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary, multi-agency colleagues to provide a co-ordinated person-centred service, providing equitable health outcomes. To work autonomously in the community with responsibility for own caseload, seeking clinical supervision as required. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing 24hr assessment and treatment service. To be innovative in providing care through interpreting complex needs problems and challenges. To assist in the provision of the highly specialist/complex assessments for patients with neurological and physical disability who also have a learning disability We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026). Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Person Specification Registered Band 4 Nursing Associate Essential Relevant qualification of Registered Band 4 Nursing Associate European computer driving licence (ECDL) Desirable Experience of working with individuals who have complex health need, mental health problems and/or behaviours that challenge Experience of multidisciplinary/agency teamwork Experience of clinical supervision Experience of working community in settings Knowledge and experience of health promotion basic IT skills - word processing Essential Experience in using IT and clinical systems such as RIO Experience of multidisciplinary/agency teamwork via online such as Teams Experience of recording on clinical systems such as RIO Desirable Knowledge of relevant legislation eg mental health Act, Child Protection, Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act 2010 Person Specification Registered Band 4 Nursing Associate Essential Relevant qualification of Registered Band 4 Nursing Associate European computer driving licence (ECDL) Desirable Experience of working with individuals who have complex health need, mental health problems and/or behaviours that challenge Experience of multidisciplinary/agency teamwork Experience of clinical supervision Experience of working community in settings Knowledge and experience of health promotion basic IT skills - word processing Essential Experience in using IT and clinical systems such as RIO Experience of multidisciplinary/agency teamwork via online such as Teams Experience of recording on clinical systems such as RIO Desirable Knowledge of relevant legislation eg mental health Act, Child Protection, Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act 2010 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 Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Pullman Place Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3EA Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)