Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nursing Associate to join Kings B ward. The Registered Nursing Associate is an essential role to support the nursing team to provide patient centered, safe and high-quality care.
As a compassionate and committed Nurse, you will provide safe and effective care to patients in one of a number of highly
skilled areas. You will become part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the Trust delivers good patient outcomes
The role includes working within the nursing team to Acute surgical, busy and fast paced clinical environment. Kings B is 24 bedded wards for general and colorectal surgery patients, however you will be expected to care for patients with other specialities i.e. medical, Gastroenterology, Ear Nose Throat, Trauma and orthopaedic, Gynaecology, End of life etc.
The role requires specialised training and competency on Stoma care, special would management i.e. Negative wound Therapy, Naso-gastric tube insertion for drainage, Care of PICC line, Parental nutrition, enteral feed, specialised pain management i.e. Patient controlled analgesics (PCA), Epidural infusion, Perineural infusion.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA), you will be an essential part of the healthcare team, supporting registered nurses and healthcare assistants to deliver high-quality care. You will play a crucial role in our acute care settings, providing holistic and person-centred care to patients. Under the supervision of registered nurses, you will work within your scope of practice, applying your knowledge and skills to care for patients across various clinical settings. You will support the nursing process and adhere to NMC standards, whilst enabling continuity of care and enhancing patient outcomes. Your role will be vital in managing patient caseloads, and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare team.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
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Person Specification
clinical Skill and experience
Essential
- xExcellent communication and interpersonal skills showing empathy and diplomacy.
- Ability to work within a team. Demonstrate Organisational skills
- Adaptable, willing to learn and take on new projects when required.
- the team and motivate staff
- I.T skills Trust software packages or ability to work towards this
- Academic writing skills Understand the importance of respecting equality, diversity and inclusion
- Caring and compassionate behaviours
Desirable
- Understanding of Equality, diversity and inclusion
Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of the Trust policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the NMC standards and proficiencies
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes.
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure, ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
- g. Motivated and enthusiastic
- Committed to team working
Desirable
- Application of emotional intelligence
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care NMC
- Registered Nursing Associate
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Person Specification
clinical Skill and experience
Essential
- xExcellent communication and interpersonal skills showing empathy and diplomacy.
- Ability to work within a team. Demonstrate Organisational skills
- Adaptable, willing to learn and take on new projects when required.
- the team and motivate staff
- I.T skills Trust software packages or ability to work towards this
- Academic writing skills Understand the importance of respecting equality, diversity and inclusion
- Caring and compassionate behaviours
Desirable
- Understanding of Equality, diversity and inclusion
Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of the Trust policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the NMC standards and proficiencies
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes.
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure, ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
- g. Motivated and enthusiastic
- Committed to team working
Desirable
- Application of emotional intelligence
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care NMC
- Registered Nursing Associate
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
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).
