Job summary
We are looking for an
enthusiastic team player to come and join our nursing team. If you have an
interest in elderly care and rehabilitation and want to work in a high functioning
team to support patients and their families during the most challenging of
times, this could be the post for you.
- A team that champions the
culture of inclusive and supportive teamwork
- Working in an environment that
is passionate about holistic patient focused care
- Caring for a caseload of
patients with varying needs, supporting dynamic practice and professional
experience and development
- Working collaboratively with
colleagues
- Ward environment up to date
and spacious.
- Strong community links
The Hospital is a
rural inpatient setting of 24 beds that supports patients as a step down to
receive ongoing medical treatment, rehabilitation, discharge planning or end of
life care which no longer requires acute support but cannot be managed in the
community. ANPs and GPs cover the hospital allowing for provision of care for
local residents also. You will be caring for a caseload of
patients with varying needs, requiring dynamic practice and supporting
professional experience and development. We feel passionately
about patient care, promoting a holistic and compassionate experience for those
we treat. We have strong links with community teams and resources that promotes
home first. At Tenbury, we pride ourselves on a culture that champions an
inclusive, empowering and supportive teamwork.
Main duties of the job
As a registered nursing associate you will be responsible for
providing care to people admitted to our ward for rehabilitation. We work
closely as a multi-disciplinary team. Our focusispromoting the
comfort and wellbeing of patients, enablingthemto live as independently
as possible. Malvern is a small but friendly team to work with. As a team we
encourage ongoing learning and development through reflection and clinical
supervision which we try and embed in our daily practice. Our nurses and nursing
associates are required to facilitate the day to day running of the ward,
administering medications, working alongside all members of the MDT as well as
patients, their families and carers to provided 24/7 rehabilitation to enable
the highest level of independence and quality of life. Our nurses are required
to attend meetings as needed such as MDT and CHC or Discharge Planning.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS
Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health
services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning
disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people
of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from
over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working
options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and
empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we
were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022
Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We
value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays,
increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced
pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working
opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and
adoption support
- Wide range of staff networks such
as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
- Health service discounts and
online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice
schemes
- Health and wellbeing
opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- 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.
- Work within clearly defined accountability
frameworks, recognising at all times the boundaries to the remit of the Nursing
Associate role.
- Communicate with patients and their carers using
tact, diplomacy, empathy and reassurance during potentially difficult or
stressful situations or where there may be barriers to understanding, i.e.
confusion, physical impairment, cognitive failure or language barrier.
- Act as an effective resource of information for
patients and their carers.
- Assist with and undertake patient assessment in
accordance with programme of care, communicating findings to the registered
Nurse or AHP and taking appropriate actions.
- Administer medication in a safe and timely manner
as prescribed, in accordance with Trust policies and training.
For full
details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- 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.
- Work within clearly defined accountability
frameworks, recognising at all times the boundaries to the remit of the Nursing
Associate role.
- Communicate with patients and their carers using
tact, diplomacy, empathy and reassurance during potentially difficult or
stressful situations or where there may be barriers to understanding, i.e.
confusion, physical impairment, cognitive failure or language barrier.
- Act as an effective resource of information for
patients and their carers.
- Assist with and undertake patient assessment in
accordance with programme of care, communicating findings to the registered
Nurse or AHP and taking appropriate actions.
- Administer medication in a safe and timely manner
as prescribed, in accordance with Trust policies and training.
For full
details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to carry out physical requirements of the role e.g. using mechanical hoists to move patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding 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
- Understands and acts in line with 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
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree Nursing Associate qualification
- NMC Nursing Associate registration
- GCSE English (grade A-C) or equivalent
- GCSE Maths (grade A-C) or equivalent
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in prioritising own workload
- Experience in working without direct supervision
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker involved in direct patient care in a care environment
- Experience in supervising others
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to work competently without supervision
- Reflective practitioner
- Compassion and empathy skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to motivate others
- Versatile and adaptable
- Self-motivated
- Able to cope under pressure
- Team player
- Basic IT skills
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to carry out physical requirements of the role e.g. using mechanical hoists to move patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding 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
- Understands and acts in line with 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
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree Nursing Associate qualification
- NMC Nursing Associate registration
- GCSE English (grade A-C) or equivalent
- GCSE Maths (grade A-C) or equivalent
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in prioritising own workload
- Experience in working without direct supervision
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker involved in direct patient care in a care environment
- Experience in supervising others
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to work competently without supervision
- Reflective practitioner
- Compassion and empathy skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to motivate others
- Versatile and adaptable
- Self-motivated
- Able to cope under pressure
- Team player
- Basic IT skills
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).
