Job summary
We are seeking a Registered Nursing Associate to work within Rudham Ward/PAU to cover upcoming maternity leave.
You will be responsible for the provision of high quality, family centred care as a member of the nursing team.
Nursing Associates will adhere to Nursing and Midwifery code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives, and nursing associates including the standards of proficiency.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nursing Associate on Rudham Ward/PAU, you will:
- Act in the best interest of the patients and their families
- Put people first and provide nursing care that is family centred, safe and compassionate
- Act professionally at all times and in line with organisations trust values and behaviours
- Use knowledge and and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems
- Recognise and work within limits of their competence as defined by the NMC standards of proficiency
- Be able to identify own role boundaries
- Be responsible for own actions and omissions and escalate concerns appropriately
- Maintain a level of continuing professional development
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
We love working here and think you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification
Desirable
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or skills level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing 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
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understands the requirements for NMC professional revalidation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional, courteous and respectful at all times
- Motivated and enthusiastic showing initiative
- Compassionate care giver
- Punctual, reliable and effective team worker
- Willingness to work flexibly in all clinical areas
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification
Desirable
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or skills level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing 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
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understands the requirements for NMC professional revalidation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional, courteous and respectful at all times
- Motivated and enthusiastic showing initiative
- Compassionate care giver
- Punctual, reliable and effective team worker
- Willingness to work flexibly in all clinical areas
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).
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