Nursing Associate - Brighton, United Kingdom - 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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Brighton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Level 9A West Acute Abdominal Surgery are a dedicated, diverse and committed team caring for patients with acute abdominal conditions requiring surgical management.

We care for a wide range of surgical emergencies, including trauma patients. The majority of our patients are emergency admissions or step down patients from ICU & HDU. We also have Enhanced Recovery Pathways for Esophageal and Colorectal surgery. Level 9A West is a 35 bedded unit.

It is not just a great place to progress your career; it is also a great place if you are looking for a new challenge or a change in direction.

The Nursing associate will have successfully completed the Nursing Associate training programme which includes attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification.

They will have developed and will be expected to maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.

The Nurse Associate will:

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS.

As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:

We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.

Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.

From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Develop an understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.
Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing personcentred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.
Perform and record clinical observations as per NEWS2 and Trust policy and escalating as appropriate
Administer oral medications safely and in a timely manner following successful completion of the medications administration competency (excluding controlled drugs)
Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture, cannulation,, ECGs, tracheostomy care etc.
Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
Ensure the privacy and dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
Demonstrated the ability to recognise changing priorities. Seeking advice from the registered nurse or other registered care professional as appropriate
Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and response of individuals
Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children and report any problems or concerns to the appropriate registers care professionals
Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered.
Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural and spiritua