Job summary
- Main area
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 152-C062.25
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Yeatman Community Hospital
- Town
- Sherborne
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 p.a.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Registered Nurse Associate
Band 4
Job overview
Are you patient-centred, committed to delivering high quality care, have excellent clinical and communication skills, a 'can do' attitude and a desire to be the best?
Rowan ward is a 15 bedded ward who are seeking Registered Nurse Associates, who are motivated to make a real difference with a caring and compassionate attitude, have excellent team-working skills, communication, and assessment skills.
Rowan ward provides stroke rehabilitation and end of life care within our thriving community hospital. We are looking to recruit Band 4 Registered Nurse Associate who have a keen interest in Stroke rehabilitation and end of life care We are a forward thinking supportive multidisciplinary team. It is a very exciting time on Rowan ward with the development of many services, at Dorset HealthCare we offer plenty of opportunities to develop your nursing skills and provide development opportunities.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Main duties of the job
Provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery within your sphere of practice always considering patients privacy, dignity and safety.
To deliver planned care to a group of patients working within the standards of proficiency outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support/guidance to less experienced staff/learners within the clinical environment as needed.
Manage a defined group of patients/service users under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, using evidence based/client centred principles to undertake a range of delegated tasks independently.
Contribute to the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient/service user care, and escalate to senior registered practitioner as appropriate.
Promote health and prevent ill health in service users, contributing to integrated care.
To plan and undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, within the limitations of the Registered Nursing Associate role.
Undertake delegated clinical skills within their scope of practice having once undertaken relevant training, deemed competent and adhere to local and national guidance.
If you would like to find out more about the role, the team or the hospital then please contact us and we can arrange a visit to come and meet our amazing team.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Successful completion of the Foundation Degree Nursing Associate Apprenticeship, including end point assessment.
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
- Previous experience of working within a health/social care setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, and nonverbal communication) with patients, relatives/ carers and the multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Understand and act in line with NMC professional standards
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Barbara Ludlow
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 361502
- Additional information
Shirley Richardson and Tabita Prundean - Ward Sisters
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