Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity to offer a motivated individual interested in working within the Brighton West PCN Community Nursing team, as an Assistant Practitioner with the Foundation Degree, or Qualified Nursing Associate, where they can utilize their experience, skills and talents. We offer a comprehensive induction programme, and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities, including potential for access to Apprenticeship for Registered Nurse Training. The team are operational 7 days a week, including Weekends and Bank Holidays, 08:00 - 18:00 so a flexible approach is essential. Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK Health and Care Worker visa: If you'll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK, The post holder will work independently with the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurses, to support and deliver a range of clinical activities in line with patients' individual care and treatment plans. The role will include participating in audit, and supporting Healthcare Assistants and student nurses on placements within the team.

A willingness to develop new skills and embrace change is expected. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, and demonstrate initiative with sound clinical knowledge and judgement. Applicants must have excellent clinical, communication and team-working skills, a full UK driving license and the use of a car for work purposes is essential. Experience of working in the community would be an advantage.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services. Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values-Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence-guide everything we do.

The team provides care to housebound patients who require Community Nursing Care, this includes wound care, injections, urinary catheterisation, and compression therapy. The successful candidate will work independently with supervision with a Band 6 Community Sister. Please see the attached job descriptions for the full details of each position.