Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Are you enthusiastic, caring and a highly motivated? Would you like to gain experience of working within hyper-acute and acute stroke care and develop your nursing skills?
As a Nursing Associate you will be responsible for supporting and assessing the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended, as appropriate, and delivered the high-quality care. As the Nursing Associate, you will also be required to undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines that we hold. You will also ensure that the rights, dignity and confidentiality of the patient are protected at all times.
We would love to hear from you at any point of the application or interview process and would welcome an insight visit. Please contact the ward or Emilia Millward to discuss the role further or to arrange a ward visit.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
You should have excellent interpersonal & communication skills, a passion for the delivery of high quality, compassionate care, and be able to demonstrate the ability to help change and motivate others. You will have the responsibility of caring for group of patients with complex needs along side the registered nurse for support and advice.
The candidate will be able to work flexibly in diverse clinical environments maintaining clinical experience. They will also have high level self-management skills, including time management, prioritisation and organisational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to build on the networks required for the role.
About us
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust provides services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities and specialist services to 3 to 4 million patients. Operating over 3 sites, we have an annual income of £824 million, 1700 beds and 13000 employees. We also have an ambition to be recognised as the country's best teaching Trust; internationally distinguished in a range of services.
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust, has been rated 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC and the only organisation in Europe with ANCC Pathway to Excellence and Magnet recognised Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient/client care through personal actions and continuous improvement. The post holder will support the Registered Nurse in ensuring the delivery of high quality patient/client care upholding dignity, delivered with kindness and compassion. Provide and monitor the nursing care for a designated group of patients/clients during a care episode. Actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning. The post holder will promote a team nursing philosophy of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient/client care through personal actions and continuous improvement. The post holder will support the Registered Nurse in ensuring the delivery of high quality patient/client care upholding dignity, delivered with kindness and compassion. Provide and monitor the nursing care for a designated group of patients/clients during a care episode. Actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning. The post holder will promote a team nursing philosophy of care.
Person Specification
training and Qualifiations
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register;
Communication & Organisation
Essential
- Able to demonstrate efficient communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- Relevant experience in patient/customer facing role
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Person Specification
training and Qualifiations
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register;
Communication & Organisation
Essential
- Able to demonstrate efficient communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- Relevant experience in patient/customer facing role
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).