Job summary
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) are excited to offer an opportunity for a Registered Nursing Associate within our in-patient ward at Liskeard Hospital.
Oak ward is a 25 bedded ward taking patients from acute hospitals for rehabilitation, we also take patients for end-of-life care. The ward offers MDT working, experience of caring for patients with multiple co-morbidities and the opportunity to develop discharge planning skills whilst working in a friendly and supportive team.
This position is 37.5 hours per week undertaking a range of Early, Late and long days in order to support 24-hour nursing care, 7 days per week.
You should possess commitment to team working and want to deliver high standards of compassionate care. You will need to be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for nursing as well as a desire for on-going professional development.
Informal visits to the Ward are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Nurses and other members of the multi-professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinician(s). They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi professional team.
Seven rotational day working, no nights.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
- NMC registration
- Previous experience of working within a health/care setting
- Demonstrates a committment to further learning and development
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a Nursing Team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload; recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patietnt contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, digitial, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
- NMC registration
- Previous experience of working within a health/care setting
- Demonstrates a committment to further learning and development
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a Nursing Team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload; recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patietnt contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, digitial, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
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).
