- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
- NMC registration
- Previous experience of working within a health/care setting
- Demonstrates a committment to further learning and development
- Previous experience working within a Nursing Team
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload; recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, digitial, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Have effective time management skils and the ability to prioritise
- Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping; ensuring information is always recorded accurately and kept up to date
- 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
- Understand the requirements for NMC professional revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Nursing Associate - Helston, United Kingdom - Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
HELSTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - NURSING ASSOCIATE - BAND 4
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) are excited to offer an opportunity for a qualified Nursing Associate within our in-patient ward at Helston Community Hospital.
This is a full-time post working hours per week and will involve Early, Late and Night duties, on a rotational basis, to support 24-hour nursing care over a 7-day service.
You should possess commitment to team working and innovative delivery of excellent standards of care. You will need to be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for nursing as well as a desire for on-going professional development.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Nurses and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi professional team.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
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