Night nursing associate

Do you want to be part of an award winning and dynamic social enterprise that:
+ is renowned for providing high quality care and is ranked 'Good' by the CQC;
+ is a for-better-profit organisation, reinvesting any surplus back into our health and care services and our local community;
+ is friendly, ambitious, welcomes innovation and rewards excellence;
+ offers superior benefits; everything you get in the NHS and more;
+ and whose achievements reflect the passion, dedication and commitment demonstrated by our staff across all services?
Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant, community interest company that benefits the communities we serve. So if you want be a part of this, we would love to hear from you., + Do you have a foundation degree in health and social care or the nursing associate qualification?
+ Do you have the confidence to work alone, putting the patient at the heart of what you do?
+ Are you passionate about supporting patients holistically to leave hospital earlier, and avoid repeat admissions?
+ Would you like to join a service that will give you the time and space to learn, with a comprehensive nursing induction programme and clinical supervision?
+ Would you like to work nights?
If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!, We are seeking a compassionate nursing associate to complement our skill mix within our Medway night nursing team, supporting with the provision of holistic, person centred care as delegated within your level of agreed competency, to patients, families/carers in their own homes in the out of hours period.
The service runs from 7pm to 7am 365 days a year. You will be expected to work flexibly across the neighbourhood nursing service. The role encompasses treatment, advice and teaching within the professional competence of the post holder and applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high-quality evidence-based care. You will demonstrate an awareness of current evidence-based approaches to patient care and will be actively involved in the development of local strategies and contribute to Service improvement and redesign. MCH has a multi-cultural and ethnically diverse population which offers a wide spectrum of healthcare challenges which can be both complex and rewarding.
This position involves working weekends and some Bank Holidays. Occasional day time work will be required to meet your learning and development needs. Due to the nature of this role, you will need to have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car you can use for work purposes.

· Foundation degree in health and social care OR
· Nursing Associate qualification
Care certificate
Experience
· Previous experience in health or social care setting
· Previous experience in health in a community setting
· Working in a team
· Able to work under own initiative
Special knowledge / expertise
· Standard IT skills including word processing and use of internet
· Knowledge of health and safety and principles of risk assessment.
· Be able to understand and plan a range of delegated clinical duties
· Analytical and judgmental skills
· Phlebotomy
· Wound care
· Pressure area care
· Catheter care
Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment
· Ability to work under pressure
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Attention to detail and presentation
· Flexibility and adaptability
· Motivated to community work
· Open and friendly
· Contributes to the team
Willingness to develop professionally
Practical / intellectual skills
· Standard IT skills.
· Ability to travel to various sites in a timely manner

MCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a compassionate and inclusive workplace and values diversity of all people. We prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any kind and wish to provide our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. At the heart of our values, we seek to treat people fairly and with dignity and respect and provide a workplace where people feel they belong.

· You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
· Informal visits can be arranged on request.
· We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
· MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients., We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join MCH. We are positive about disability and we guarantee interviews to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria as specified in the job description. We are committed to offering support and making reasonable adjustments to allow full participation in the interview and selection process and through their employee journey.
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.