Job summary
A Band 4 opportunity has arisen on Ward 2, Short Stay Surgical Unit within the Division of Anaesthesia, Diagnostics and Surgery
Our short stay surgical unit are looking to recruit enthusiastic and well-motivated Band 4 Nursing Associates to join the team. This is a new role and you will be working directly alongside the nursing and medical teams to deliver excellent standards of nursing care within our acute surgical pathway.
The Short Stay Surgical Unit will provide care for acute surgical patients including higher acuity monitoring of patients during their initial stay within the trust. There will be opportunities to develop new skills and further career progression.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Work within BTHFT policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure high clinical standards.
To contribute to all nursing care ,providing care for patients including those with complex needs.
Working as a member of the nursing team under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide and monitor care.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated staff with excellent communication skills to join our forward thinking and dynamic short stay surgical team .You must have a passion for delivering kind and compassionate care and be willing to learn and develop within your role. Recruiting capable and committed staff is essential to maintaining our high standards of quality, safety and patient experience.
Main duties of the job
An important aspect of the role will be promoting a positive, supportive working environment which value's and supports staff. Good communication skills are essential and this will need to be demonstrated at interview. Individuals should be flexible and be able to demonstrate they are an excellent role model with the ability to develop positive and professional interpersonal relationships.
Informal discussions can be made to Emma Watson or Sue Craven 01274 364417
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 21.07.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency environment under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team (E)
- oExperience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information (E)
- oExperience of managing/prioritising own case load/workload, using initiative (E)
- oCompetent in a range of clinical skills and practices to the scope of practice required (E)
- oExperience in delegating duties to others (E)
- oInsight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate (E)
Desirable
- oExperience of clinical audit (D
Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrate achievement of numeracy (including drug administration calculations) and literacy skills. Ability to read/write and speak, receive and understand instructions in English (E)
- oAbility to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- oGood IT skill, ability to record information electronically
- oAbility to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload (E)
- oAbility to communicate effectively (written, verbal and nonverbal communication) with patients/relatives and cares and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills
- oAbility to work under pressure across competing priorities. Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- oAbility to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Desirable
- oCompetent in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC registered Nursing Associate (E)
- oLevel 5 Foundation Degree in Health and care associated with Nursing Associate training (E)
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development (E)
- oUnderstanding and acts within NMC professional standards of practice contained within the NMC code of conduct (
- oUnderstanding of the principles of safeguarding and mental Capacity (E)
- oAwareness of health and safety issues
- oHas knowledge in relation to the parameters and scope of practice in which the post holder should work and when to seek advice and support/escalate to others for expert help and advice (
- oHas knowledge in relation to the parameters and scope of practice in which the post holder should work and when to seek advice and support/escalate to others for expert help and advice (
- oCan articulate and understanding of the importance of following Policy/Procedure, guidelines and care and treatment plans
- oUnderstanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- oUnderstanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff ( E )
- oUnderstanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff ( E )
Desirable
- oCan demonstrate an understanding of the elements associated with NMC revalidation (D)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency environment under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team (E)
- oExperience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information (E)
- oExperience of managing/prioritising own case load/workload, using initiative (E)
- oCompetent in a range of clinical skills and practices to the scope of practice required (E)
- oExperience in delegating duties to others (E)
- oInsight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate (E)
Desirable
- oExperience of clinical audit (D
Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrate achievement of numeracy (including drug administration calculations) and literacy skills. Ability to read/write and speak, receive and understand instructions in English (E)
- oAbility to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- oGood IT skill, ability to record information electronically
- oAbility to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload (E)
- oAbility to communicate effectively (written, verbal and nonverbal communication) with patients/relatives and cares and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills
- oAbility to work under pressure across competing priorities. Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- oAbility to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Desirable
- oCompetent in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC registered Nursing Associate (E)
- oLevel 5 Foundation Degree in Health and care associated with Nursing Associate training (E)
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development (E)
- oUnderstanding and acts within NMC professional standards of practice contained within the NMC code of conduct (
- oUnderstanding of the principles of safeguarding and mental Capacity (E)
- oAwareness of health and safety issues
- oHas knowledge in relation to the parameters and scope of practice in which the post holder should work and when to seek advice and support/escalate to others for expert help and advice (
- oHas knowledge in relation to the parameters and scope of practice in which the post holder should work and when to seek advice and support/escalate to others for expert help and advice (
- oCan articulate and understanding of the importance of following Policy/Procedure, guidelines and care and treatment plans
- oUnderstanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- oUnderstanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff ( E )
- oUnderstanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff ( E )
Desirable
- oCan demonstrate an understanding of the elements associated with NMC revalidation (D)
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).
