Registered Nursing Associate - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description

Band 4

Main area

Outpatients

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Grade

Band 4

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Contract

Permanent

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Hours

Part time hours per week (Maybe required to work evening and weekends)

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Job ref

Site

Main Outpatients Department, Queens Medical Centre Campus

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Town

Nottingham

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Salary
- £23,949 - £26,282 per annum
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Salary period

Yearly

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Closing

12/03/2023 23:59Job overview

This is a unique opportunity to work within the Outpatients Department within Ambulatory Care.

You will be based at the Queens Medical Hospital Campus but may be required to work on both Campuses (City/QMC).

We are looking for a dedicated, patient focused and Registered Nursing Associate who is committed to providing the highest standards of nursing care for our patients.

You will work closely with all members of the nursing team including, Nurse Consultants, Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and other Allied Health Professionals, contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce and multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The taking and recording patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. Also patients height, weight and Body Mass Index. Ensure that patients are helped to retain and maintain their dignity and individuality. Participate in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients as required. Direct and escort patients and visitors around the clinic/ward and to other departments. Be aware of the need for confidentiality both in the written and spoken word.

Working for our organisation

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) was established in 2006 and we are one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country and provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham.

NUH are, by any measure, a large, complex, person-centred organisation. With over 17,000 employees from a wide range of professional backgrounds, they are one of the region's largest employers.

NUH has an excellent national and international reputation for the quality of their patient care and for their research, education and innovation.

They have strong links to the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.

This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for their students, as well as being a major research organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will support the Registered Nurse in ensuring the delivery of high quality patient/client care upholding dignity, delivered with kindness and compassion.

Carry out nursing procedures following verification of competency and assist with the care and treatment of patients.

This may include:

assisting with and meeting the comfort and hygiene needs of patients, escorting patients to and from the toilet, dealing with dirty linen in accordance with Infection Prevention and Control Polices.

Actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning.

Person specification

Qualification and training

Essential criteria

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to Nursing Associate Practice

Desirable criteria

Has or willing to undertake supervisor training
Demonstrate involvement in link, nurse, or project work

Experience

Essential criteria

Undertake the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment

Desirable criteria

Experience of working within an Outpatient environment
Evidence of ability to mentor, Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work

Communication and relationships skills

Essential criteria

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate basic IT skills.
Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

Ability to identify own learning needs
Demonstrate an understanding of the Nursing Associate role.
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.
Ability to participate in reflective practice and understand the requirements for NMC revalidation.
Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.

Desirable criteria

Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

Recognises own role within the team.
Shows willingness to assist others.
Ability to recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situation.

Desirable criteria