Job summary
This is an
exciting opportunity to join our team at Halton Pre op department. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Band
4 Nursing Associate to work within the Pre op unit.
We aim to create and maintain an
environment in which all members of the ward /department team can contribute to
the maximum.
This includes assisting the Band 6 nurses with
patient outcomes, investigation results and patient triage. Taking patient
history is also an integral part of the role.
The
successful candidate would ideally have some experience within a surgical
setting
Main duties of the job
This role is an exceptional opportunity for a
committed professional with excellent interpersonal skills to further develop
their experience in a supportive environment within a forward thinking Trust.
The post
holder will work clinically as a valued member of the Team and ensure a
positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient
care.
We provide high quality care and would like motivated nurses with excellent
communication skills/time management skills to join this growing and changing
team.
Pre-operative Assessment is a very busy unit and committed to developing
and supporting staff with their career.
About us
As a registered and accountable nursing associate,
you will always act in the best interests of patients and take responsibility
for own actions and decisions. Be
responsible for planning, delivering and supervising safe and compassionate
care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care, without supervision. You will
be required to demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be open, transparent
and trustworthy. To participate in audit and research
within the Clinical Business Unit.
We encourage you to come and talk to us to understand a
bit more about our organisation. For an informal discussion please contact Ward
Manager Sr Jane Kingsley on 01928 753282.
Interview Date: 21/08/2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will actively support
Nursing and other multi-disciplinary staff in delivering care based on
appropriate patient assessments, treatment planning and discharge planning.
To support staff in the development of
clinical procedures, protocols, and practice to ensure the effective delivery
of service to patients within the Trust.
To undertake all relevant forms of
care with minimal supervision and delegate work appropriately to other members
of the ward team.
To identify and initiate processes and
procedures for the effective management of housekeeping and administration
duties.
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will actively support
Nursing and other multi-disciplinary staff in delivering care based on
appropriate patient assessments, treatment planning and discharge planning.
To support staff in the development of
clinical procedures, protocols, and practice to ensure the effective delivery
of service to patients within the Trust.
To undertake all relevant forms of
care with minimal supervision and delegate work appropriately to other members
of the ward team.
To identify and initiate processes and
procedures for the effective management of housekeeping and administration
duties.
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of attending and contributing to professional meetings. Application of skills and knowledge in varied settings.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 or equivalent.
- Assistant Practitioner Qualification.
- Key skills level 2 in English and Maths.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and
- verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication.
- Act as a facilitator and enabler with patients / carers.
- Good organisational skills and able to prioritise.
- Confident in dealing with difficult situations.
- Able to motivate and encourage others.
- Willing to undertake clinical skills required for the speciality.
- Understanding of local and national drivers for service delivery.
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of personal.
- development.
- IT skills.
- Audit skills.
- Proven experience in advising, teaching.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Able to perform all aspects of role including moving and handling of patients. Able to assist with all aspects of personal care for patients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of attending and contributing to professional meetings. Application of skills and knowledge in varied settings.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 or equivalent.
- Assistant Practitioner Qualification.
- Key skills level 2 in English and Maths.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and
- verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication.
- Act as a facilitator and enabler with patients / carers.
- Good organisational skills and able to prioritise.
- Confident in dealing with difficult situations.
- Able to motivate and encourage others.
- Willing to undertake clinical skills required for the speciality.
- Understanding of local and national drivers for service delivery.
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of personal.
- development.
- IT skills.
- Audit skills.
- Proven experience in advising, teaching.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Able to perform all aspects of role including moving and handling of patients. Able to assist with all aspects of personal care for patients.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Halton General Hospital
Hospital Way
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 2DA
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
