Job summary
Nursing Associate
London - The London Bridge Hospital or The Wellington Hospital
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Rotational of Days, Nights & Weekends
Permanent Contract
Salary: Competitive
We're looking for experienced qualified Nursing Associates to join our nursing team across our London HCA Healthcare hospitals and partnerships
Main duties of the job
As a Nursing Associate you will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of safe, compassionate, and patient-centred care. Working under the guidance of Registered Nurses and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the ongoing care and monitoring of patients conditions, ensuring their needs are met with dignity and respect.
This position offers the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within the Nursing Associate scope of practice, while working closely with Registered Nurses to ensure patients receive safe and effective care.
If you are a registered nursing associate with experience of working in either Outpatients Services, Medical Ward or Surgical Ward, this opportunity may be perfect for you.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Nursing Associate youll be eligible for:
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take responsibility for a group
of allocated patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Able to understand signs of
deterioration in patients condition, monitor and escalate to appropriate
staffs in timely manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to keep
complete, clear, accurate and timely records/documentation.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills
to perform range of nursing procedures, medical devices to meet patients needs
for safe, effective and person-centred care related to medication, nutrition,
hydration, elimination, oral care, skin integrity, pain etc.
- Apply appropriate elements of
nursing care process and be able to assist the RN in on-going assessment,
planning, management and evaluation of care. Perform and record clinical
observations
- Apply
VTE prevention devices appropriately and monitor health and safety of patients. Carry
out oral medication task safely following Trust protocol once competency is
achieved.
- Position
patients safely and follow MH guidance or any other instructions given by the
therapists.
- Assess
patient's Falls Risk and input appropriate strategies recommended within the
Trust policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take responsibility for a group
of allocated patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Able to understand signs of
deterioration in patients condition, monitor and escalate to appropriate
staffs in timely manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to keep
complete, clear, accurate and timely records/documentation.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills
to perform range of nursing procedures, medical devices to meet patients needs
for safe, effective and person-centred care related to medication, nutrition,
hydration, elimination, oral care, skin integrity, pain etc.
- Apply appropriate elements of
nursing care process and be able to assist the RN in on-going assessment,
planning, management and evaluation of care. Perform and record clinical
observations
- Apply
VTE prevention devices appropriately and monitor health and safety of patients. Carry
out oral medication task safely following Trust protocol once competency is
achieved.
- Position
patients safely and follow MH guidance or any other instructions given by the
therapists.
- Assess
patient's Falls Risk and input appropriate strategies recommended within the
Trust policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered as a Nursing Associate
Experience
Essential
- Significant UK post-registration experience in either a Medical Ward, Surgical Ward or Outpatients Ward
- Ability to communicate with patients, relatives and health care providers
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Good interpersonal skills. Polite, friendly and courteous manner
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered as a Nursing Associate
Experience
Essential
- Significant UK post-registration experience in either a Medical Ward, Surgical Ward or Outpatients Ward
- Ability to communicate with patients, relatives and health care providers
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Good interpersonal skills. Polite, friendly and courteous manner
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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).
