Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Nursing Associate to work in the speciality of Respiratory Medicine. The post will involve working within Ward D4 providing acute respiratory care, therefore we are looking for individuals who aspire to deliver the best possible care to patients who are requiring a period of assessment, treatment and discharge .
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Nursing Associate to work in the speciality of Respiratory Medicine. The post will involve working within Ward D4 providing acute respiratory care, therefore we are looking for individuals who aspire to deliver the best possible care to patients who are requiring a period of assessment, treatment and discharge .
About our wards-
D4 is a 27 bedded mix sex respiratory care unit and is the largest of the respiratory wards in the trust. Patients may be suffering from a variety of conditions therefore you will apply the knowledge you have acquired during your training to holistically assess the patient when receiving them onto the ward. You will be responsible for a small team of patients, delivering a treatment plan to support their recovery or until they are stable enough to be transferred to a less acute ward. You will be supported by a team of Band 5 and 6 nurses and shift leads.
The posts will include rotation on to days and nights covering 7 day working.
For informal visits please contact Vicky Brady 01204 390390 ext 5825 or email vicky.brady@boltonft.nhs.uk
About us
The unit is also developing plans for an High Dependency Respiratory Care Unit within the Division and this is something you be will be able to develop towards working within.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to ensure you are able to deliver the best possible patient care, while enjoying a challenging role you will be supported daily by an experienced team of band 5 and 6 nurses. Additionally you will undertake specialist Respiratory care training enabling you to delver care only a select few nurses in the trust can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to ensure you are able to deliver the best possible patient care, while enjoying a challenging role you will be supported daily by an experienced team of band 5 and 6 nurses. Additionally you will undertake specialist Respiratory care training enabling you to delver care only a select few nurses in the trust can.
Person Specification
Nurse associate qualification
Essential
Desirable
Clinical skills
Essential
Desirable
- ECG, NEWS, meds management.
communication
Essential
Desirable
- verbal, written, telephone
IT skills
Essential
Desirable
trust values
Essential
- awareness, able to demonstrate
Desirable
Time managment
Essential
Desirable
- prioritise patient care, delegation
KPIs/Bosca
Essential
- Awareness of trust systems
Desirable
Intrest in acute medicine
Essential
Desirable
- spoke placements, interest in application
Venepuncture and cannulation
Essential
- application, evidence of compency
Desirable
Compassion
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Nurse associate qualification
Essential
Desirable
Clinical skills
Essential
Desirable
- ECG, NEWS, meds management.
communication
Essential
Desirable
- verbal, written, telephone
IT skills
Essential
Desirable
trust values
Essential
- awareness, able to demonstrate
Desirable
Time managment
Essential
Desirable
- prioritise patient care, delegation
KPIs/Bosca
Essential
- Awareness of trust systems
Desirable
Intrest in acute medicine
Essential
Desirable
- spoke placements, interest in application
Venepuncture and cannulation
Essential
- application, evidence of compency
Desirable
Compassion
Essential
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.
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).
