Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner

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., The successful candidate will work independently with supervision with a Heart Failure Nurse Specialist .

We have two exciting opportunities to offer a motivated individuals interested in working within Specialist Services and the Heart Failure Team at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust in West Sussex. These roles are open to either Assistant Practitioners with a Foundation Degree, or Qualified Nursing Associates who are looking to use their experience, skills and talents in a supportive clinical 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.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme along with excellent ongoing professional development opportunities, including potential for access to an Apprenticeship pathway towards Registered Nurse Training. The team operates Monday- Friday , 08:00-16:00. Team bases are located in Horsham and Chichester, with clinics and home visits delivered across West Sussex., Please see the attached job descriptions for the full details of this position.