Job summary
Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate.
Nursing Associates will adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency for nursing Associates.
The Nursing Associate will contribute to the health and wellbeing of our patients.
Integral to this role is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.
The overriding purpose of the role of Nursing Associate is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
- Act in the best interest of the patients and their family;
- Put people first and provide nursing care that is person centred, safe and compassionate;
- Act professionally at all times in line with the organisation's values and behaviours;
- Use the knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems;
- Recognise and work within the limits of their competence as defined by the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates;
- Be able to identify own role boundaries;
- Be responsible for own actions and omissions and escalate concerns appropriately.
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 'supporting documents'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
Desirable
- Completion of Preceptorship
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Delivery of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally.
- The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Time management and personal organisation skills
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 4 within specialty
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
Governance
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Clinical Governance
- Risk management
- Understanding of current issues in nursing
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Ability to manage conflicting and complex issues
Other requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
- urrent understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
Desirable
- Completion of Preceptorship
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Delivery of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally.
- The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Time management and personal organisation skills
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 4 within specialty
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
Governance
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Clinical Governance
- Risk management
- Understanding of current issues in nursing
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Ability to manage conflicting and complex issues
Other requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
- urrent understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
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).
