Registered Nurse Associate (RNA)

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

They will provide safe, personal and effective care and support to patients, families and service users working within a multidisciplinary team and carrying out a diverse range of duties. They will support the registered nurses, contribute to ongoing assessment and care planning for patients. They will monitor the condition and health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-professional team. They will receive regular support and supervision from a Registered Nurse and be encouraged to take personal responsibility for clinical supervision and continued professional development plan. They will actively promote teamwork, within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and Code of Conduct. They will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments, across clinical boundaries and in unfamiliar situations as outlined within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. They will work flexibly by working a rotational shift pattern including weekend and night duty to meet the needs of the ward and the wider network. They may be required to move clinical areas at either short notice or no notice in order to meet the changing needs of the service. They will participate in the process of internal rotation as and when required.

Main duties of the job

A great opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced, confident and forward thinking individual to work as a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA) on our female acute wards at the Harbour.

You must be able to provide clinical leadership and motivation to develop the existing staff whilst maintaining high professional standards, demonstrating commitment to staff development and patient care.

You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, have leadership and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.

The successful post holder will be expected be able to rotate across the specialty areas and be able to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

About us

You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, have leadership and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.

The successful post holder will be expected be able to rotate across the specialty areas and be able to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

Date posted

02 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-FYL294-AF-N

Job locations

Stevenson Ward, The Harbour

Windmill Rise, Off Preston New Road

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Associate on NMC register
Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.

Knowledge

Essential

Understand and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code
Knowledge when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice

Experience

Essential

Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs.
Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Ability to use IT systems.

Personal

Essential

Ability to work flexibly across shift patterns, and comply with the travel requirements of the post.

Other

Essential

Excellent communication, listening, decision-making and problem solving skills.
Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
Ability to develop clinical skills with a clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas in clinical practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Associate on NMC register
Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.

Knowledge

Essential

Understand and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code
Knowledge when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice

Experience

Essential

Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs.
Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Ability to use IT systems.

Personal

Essential

Ability to work flexibly across shift patterns, and comply with the travel requirements of the post.

Other

Essential

Excellent communication, listening, decision-making and problem solving skills.
Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
Ability to develop clinical skills with a clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas in clinical practice.

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.