Job summary
Are you a Registered Nursing Associate looking for a new challenge?
CHUGGS Discharge Lounge is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic registered Nursing Associate to join their new team.
We are a friendly team of experienced and highly skilled discharge staff, making this a perfect learning environment for band 4's wanting to develop their skills or explore a new sector of nursing.
The patients we care for are at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that delivering high quality care requires a culture of lifelong learning and development. With this in mind we have developed an extensive and exciting career pathway offering a number of exciting options to develop your Nursing career. We are totally committed to helping you realise your potential. Whatever direction your career takes you we can support you to achieve it.
As a band 4 in CHUGGS you will have a clear development plan. In addition to your induction and new starter appraisal each specialty will clearly outline a plan of learning for you to follow.
Link to University Hospitals of Leicester microsite;
https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
To provide and monitor safe, person-centred care for a designatedgroup of patients, service users and families in a range of caresettings under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without directsupervision, in line with an agreed plan of care.To support the registered nurse in the contribution to ongoingassessment and care planning for patients.To promote health and prevent ill-health in patients and serviceusers and contribute to integrated care.To monitor the condition and health needs of patients on acontinual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers,referring to others for reassessment, when required.The Nursing Associate will actively contribute to an effectivelearning environment and support others in their learning.Nursing Associates will adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Codeof Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and workwithin their scope of practice following the professional standardsof practice and behaviours for Nurses, Midwives and NursingAssociates and the standards of proficiency.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
To provide and monitor safe, person-centred care for a designatedgroup of patients, service users and families in a range of caresettings under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without directsupervision, in line with an agreed plan of care.To support the registered nurse in the contribution to ongoingassessment and care planning for patients.To promote health and prevent ill-health in patients and serviceusers and contribute to integrated care.To monitor the condition and health needs of patients on acontinual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers,referring to others for reassessment, when required.The Nursing Associate will actively contribute to an effectivelearning environment and support others in their learning.Nursing Associates will adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Codeof Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and workwithin their scope of practice following the professional standardsof practice and behaviours for Nurses, Midwives and NursingAssociates and the standards of proficiency.
See Supporting Documents for a more detailed job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
To provide and monitor safe, person-centred care for a designatedgroup of patients, service users and families in a range of caresettings under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without directsupervision, in line with an agreed plan of care.To support the registered nurse in the contribution to ongoingassessment and care planning for patients.To promote health and prevent ill-health in patients and serviceusers and contribute to integrated care.To monitor the condition and health needs of patients on acontinual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers,referring to others for reassessment, when required.The Nursing Associate will actively contribute to an effectivelearning environment and support others in their learning.Nursing Associates will adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Codeof Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and workwithin their scope of practice following the professional standardsof practice and behaviours for Nurses, Midwives and NursingAssociates and the standards of proficiency.
See Supporting Documents for a more detailed job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Academic/ Professional
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
- Level 2 / GCSE or equivalent English and maths or Functional Skills
Desirable
- Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Understands the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice;
- Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained with The Code and NMC Standards of Proficiency
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and understand the requirements for NMC Revalidation;
- Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Has experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and / or assessing their practice
Desirable
- Understands revalidation
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- Demonstrates an understanding of current issues relating to the NHS
- Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver patient-centred care
- Ability to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required (e.g. registered nurse / doctor)
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient/service user contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi- disciplinary team
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
- Effective verbal and written English language
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Evidence of receiving complex and/or sensitive information
Desirable
- Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional at all times
- Motivated, enthusiastic and able to motivate others
- Calm and objective
- Approachable
- Good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate willingness for ongoing learning
- Must demonstrate behaviours consistent with organisation's values
Desirable
- Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles IT skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications Academic/ Professional
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
- Level 2 / GCSE or equivalent English and maths or Functional Skills
Desirable
- Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Understands the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice;
- Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained with The Code and NMC Standards of Proficiency
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and understand the requirements for NMC Revalidation;
- Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Has experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and / or assessing their practice
Desirable
- Understands revalidation
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- Demonstrates an understanding of current issues relating to the NHS
- Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver patient-centred care
- Ability to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required (e.g. registered nurse / doctor)
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient/service user contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi- disciplinary team
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
- Effective verbal and written English language
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Evidence of receiving complex and/or sensitive information
Desirable
- Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional at all times
- Motivated, enthusiastic and able to motivate others
- Calm and objective
- Approachable
- Good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate willingness for ongoing learning
- Must demonstrate behaviours consistent with organisation's values
Desirable
- Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles IT skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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).
