Job summary
Employer heading
Nursing Associate
Band 4
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values
Job overview
The Nursing Associate (NA) is a registered practitioner with the NMC and will act in accordance with the NMC Nursing Associate Standards of Proficiency and the NMC code.
The NA will provide optimum quality of care to patients, offering support to the multi-professional team, will take responsibility for an identified area on regular shift.
They will administer medications in alignment with NMC standards of proficiency and Trust policy and procedure.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well motivated Nursing Associate to join our nursing team. Experience of, or an interest in renal care would be desirable. It is essential that the successful candidate demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills. The role may involve rotation within the renal wards, dialysis and renal outpatient areas.
Main duties of the job
Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to people in a range of care settings.
Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with people, families, and carers.
Contribute to ongoing assessment and evaluation of care recognising when it is necessary to refer to others.
Recognise signs of deterioration and escalate appropriately.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care.
Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with Trust Policies.
Recognise and report/escalate any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Nursing Associate role at Epsom and St Helier.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Trained Nursing Associate Registered with the NMC.
- Foundation Degree in Nursing.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Has an understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Desirable criteria
- Professional Portfolio and Interview
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good verbal, written and Interpersonal & communication skills.
Desirable criteria
- Computer skills
Management
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the principles of working within a team
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
- Debbie Evans
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02082963531
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