Nursing Associate - Community

KEY TASKS Develop and maintain communications with patients, carers, other professionals and volunteers Work closely with members of multidisciplinary team and outside agencies to ensure the provision of individualised care. Understand the scope of the role of Nursing Associate in the context of nursing and the wider MDT, and within Mountbatten, and how this role may contribute to service development. To work in conjunction with registered nursing staff in assessment, planning and evaluation of individualised patient centred care. To seek support and advice from registered nurses and the wider MDT when the within your scope of practice Support with telephone advice for patients, carers and other professionals, as required from the Community Co-Ordination centre. Give and receive accurate reports and changes in patients condition Undertake joint assessments with other professionals and liaise as appropriate regarding ongoing care Be aware of the service health and safety aspects and adhere to lone worker policy Promote a safe environment for all patients, carers, visitors and staff in the patients preferred place of care. Providing support for the Inpatient Unit as appropriate. Administer drugs and assist in their ordering and storage within your scope of practice and in accordance with Mountbatten Medicines Management Policy. *Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this rewarding role*