Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ward 3 Gastroenterology and General Medicine nursing team as a Nursing Associate.
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual who works well under pressure and is committed to providing excellent, high quality safe and effective care. If you have the skills, ability and drive to fulfil this role then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Providing direct patient care, completing drug rounds, care planning and implementation of care, documentation within the MDT, working as a team player. Good communication skills, verbal and written.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation degree at academic level 5
Desirable
- Evidence of completing preceptorship programme post registration
- Evidence of attendance at courses/study days post registration pertinent to speciality
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical enviroment
Desirable
- Experience within speciality may be advantageous
- Evidence of competence in the clinical skill pertinent to speciality
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and the organisation, and how this may contribute to service development
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Ability to actively listen and communicate sensitive or difficult information in a clear and compassionate manner
- Good attendance record in previous posts or during training
Desirable
- Information Technology literate
- Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work. Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Effective and Professional
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation degree at academic level 5
Desirable
- Evidence of completing preceptorship programme post registration
- Evidence of attendance at courses/study days post registration pertinent to speciality
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical enviroment
Desirable
- Experience within speciality may be advantageous
- Evidence of competence in the clinical skill pertinent to speciality
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and the organisation, and how this may contribute to service development
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Ability to actively listen and communicate sensitive or difficult information in a clear and compassionate manner
- Good attendance record in previous posts or during training
Desirable
- Information Technology literate
- Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work. Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Effective and Professional
Desirable
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
