Job summary
We are looking for full time Band 4 Nursing Associate. Ward 12 is a 17 bedded facility which offers a comprehensive range of orthopaedic treatments from our well-respected surgeons. As Nursing Associate, you will play an important role in providing holistic care to a diverse patient group with complex musculoskeletal, spinal and oncology conditions. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to continually enhance patient experience and provide high quality, evidence-based and compassionate care.
In return you'll be part of a dynamic and professional team who will support you to achieve your potential. Nurses play a vital role in The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and whether you're interested in specialising, advancing or moving into a leadership position, we can offer you the right opportunity. We are committed to education and training and will provide a comprehensive package of learning and skills-based competency and if required, access to our Trust Preceptorship programme.
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital offers a truly unique experience to Nurses which can only be found here. As a specialist Foundation Trust without an A&E department, we are in an enviable position to focus our attention on high quality care and innovation.
For a full list of duties and requirements, please read our Job Description and Person Specification.
Also visit www.roh.nhs.uk and www.woodlandssuite.com to find out more about us.
Main duties of the job
Work at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice for Nursing Associates and all other prescribed behaviors, revalidation and relevant professional guidelines, independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision.2. Be accountable for their own professional actions and those delegated to others.3. Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs, development of care plans, implementing and evaluating care based on the patient needs.4. Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory andstatutory training; develop and maintain clinical competencies, skillsand knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (i.e.venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, urethral catheterization care and any other relevant duties).5. Administer medication (oral, topical, inhaled, SC, IM, PR and enteral feeding tube)
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About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who were looking for
- Enthusiastic and proactive people
- Flexible and passionate candidates with good communication skills.
- Well organised individuals who work well in a multi-disciplinary team
- Motivated candidates who are committed to self-development and improvement
- Values-driven Nurses who demonstrate care and compassion in all they do
For further information or an informal chat or visit please contact Mishera Musabayana Ward Manager Ward 12 phone number 0121 685 4050.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who were looking for
- Enthusiastic and proactive people
- Flexible and passionate candidates with good communication skills.
- Well organised individuals who work well in a multi-disciplinary team
- Motivated candidates who are committed to self-development and improvement
- Values-driven Nurses who demonstrate care and compassion in all they do
For further information or an informal chat or visit please contact Mishera Musabayana Ward Manager Ward 12 phone number 0121 685 4050.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NMC Pin or Registration pending or current
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience with in a healthcare setting
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- o Orthopaedic experience o Recent acute hospital experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the following: o Time management. o Role modelling. o Knowledge of the changing NHS, clinical governance. o Audit. o Research. o Supervision of the care of a group of patients. o Ability to use own initiative and make sound clinical judgements. o Clinical competence. o Basic IT Skills. o Have or willing to undertake core skills. o Able to communicate calmly with patients/relatives/carers with empathy and tact
Desirable
- Have core skills of: o ECG. o Cannulation. o Venepuncture. o Care of Urethral catheter
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and listening. o Works well in a team. o Uses own initiative. o Punctual and reliable. o Self-motivated to develop personal learning and skills. o Able to work under pressure. o Able to prioritise workload. o Appropriate professional appearance.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- o Prepared to learn how to motivate others. o Able to work under pressure o Willing to undertake further learning and education. o Willing to support and develop other members of the team.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NMC Pin or Registration pending or current
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience with in a healthcare setting
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- o Orthopaedic experience o Recent acute hospital experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the following: o Time management. o Role modelling. o Knowledge of the changing NHS, clinical governance. o Audit. o Research. o Supervision of the care of a group of patients. o Ability to use own initiative and make sound clinical judgements. o Clinical competence. o Basic IT Skills. o Have or willing to undertake core skills. o Able to communicate calmly with patients/relatives/carers with empathy and tact
Desirable
- Have core skills of: o ECG. o Cannulation. o Venepuncture. o Care of Urethral catheter
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and listening. o Works well in a team. o Uses own initiative. o Punctual and reliable. o Self-motivated to develop personal learning and skills. o Able to work under pressure. o Able to prioritise workload. o Appropriate professional appearance.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- o Prepared to learn how to motivate others. o Able to work under pressure o Willing to undertake further learning and education. o Willing to support and develop other members of the team.
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).
