Job summary
WORCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL
AVON 4 FRAILTY
REGISTERED NURSING ASSOCIATE - BAND 4
FULL TIME - 37.5 HRS
PERMANENT
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Nursing Associate
to come and work on Avon 4.
Avon 4 is a busy acute medical ward that specializes in frailty care.
Avon 4 is a 21
bedded ward including 2 dedicated 4 bedded high visible areas for patients who
need enhanced observation
The successful
candidate will be highly motivated, dynamic and resilient striving for
excellence in patient care and support colleagues in practice.
If you feel you
have the necessary skills and wish to be part of a friendly professional team
we would be glad to receive your application, informal visits are welcomed.
For an informal visit or further
information please contact :
Matron Georgina Darby on 01905 733883 or
bleep 662 via switchboard 01905 763333.
Main duties of the job
Nursing Associates support the provision of holistic, person-centred care and support for patients on the ward.The nursing associate works independently to assess, plan, implement and evaluate; undertaking aspects of care delegated by registered nurses and registered health professionals.
Nursing Associates will promote the health and wellbeing of patients/service users across all health and care settings making every contact count. Integral to all of this is the ability to communicate effectively adopting the Trusts 4WARD values with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with the
wider nursing and health care team to:-
- Participate
in the delivery of patient care
- Contribute towards ward/department organisation
- Give support to registered nurses in the provision of
a safe and caring environment.
- Assist
in the induction, supervision and training of Healthcare Support Workers and
student nurses and nursing associates.
- Demonstrate a
level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks
delegated by the nurse in charge and in
accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. The post holder
will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have
been trained and assessed as competent.
It is expected
that Nursing Associates will be able to carry out all of the core competencies
outlined in the job description but their duties and competencies will vary
according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties
may be undertaken in support of the environment, which are not listed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with the
wider nursing and health care team to:-
- Participate
in the delivery of patient care
- Contribute towards ward/department organisation
- Give support to registered nurses in the provision of
a safe and caring environment.
- Assist
in the induction, supervision and training of Healthcare Support Workers and
student nurses and nursing associates.
- Demonstrate a
level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks
delegated by the nurse in charge and in
accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. The post holder
will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have
been trained and assessed as competent.
It is expected
that Nursing Associates will be able to carry out all of the core competencies
outlined in the job description but their duties and competencies will vary
according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties
may be undertaken in support of the environment, which are not listed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration - NMC Nursing Associate.
- Completion of Foundation Degree Nursing Associate qualification.
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development.
- Evidence of full time education achievements
- GCSE English (grade A-C) or equivalent
- GCSE Maths (grade A-C) or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and/or BTEC/ HND in health and social care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience within an acute hospital setting
- Experience of prioritising workload and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to communicate sensitive information to Patients/carers in an empathetic and understandable manner.
- Intermediate keyboard skills.
- Organisational skills.
- The post holder will be required to work a full range of shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration - NMC Nursing Associate.
- Completion of Foundation Degree Nursing Associate qualification.
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development.
- Evidence of full time education achievements
- GCSE English (grade A-C) or equivalent
- GCSE Maths (grade A-C) or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and/or BTEC/ HND in health and social care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience within an acute hospital setting
- Experience of prioritising workload and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to communicate sensitive information to Patients/carers in an empathetic and understandable manner.
- Intermediate keyboard skills.
- Organisational skills.
- The post holder will be required to work a full range of shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
