Registered Nursing Associate Whitley Ward - Reading, United Kingdom - Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Whitley Ward is looking for a enthusiastic Band 4 Nursing Associate Nurse who is interested in a career in cardiology and general medicine.

We are a 28 bedded ward, looking after acute medical patients and those with cardiac conditions.


We are closely supported by the cardiac care unit and you will be able to spend a couple of days on there if you would like during your induction.


You will be supported in your development and actively encouraged to further your career through undertaking courses and in house study sessions.


If you have an interest in caring for acute medical patients who also have cardiac conditions then please do call for an informal chat or to arrange a visit to the ward.


If you have any further questions or would like to meet the team and have a look at the care we deliver, please get in touch and we can arrange an informal meeting / walk around.


The post-holder is responsible for undertaking and recording a comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced based nursing care to a diverse group of patients.

Is expected to deliver care without direct supervision. Is accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care.

Is expected to teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the non registered nursing workforce.

Is accountable for care or any omissions of care that he/she delegates to others

Is expected to act as role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.


At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide.

The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.

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Royal Berkshire Hospital has been rated 'Good' following our recent CQC inspection and is committed to delivering high quality care to our patients, which is driven through our core values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent.

Assesses the needs of patients/families and carers; plans, delivers and evaluates high standards of evidenced based nursing care. Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping, including both written and electronic records. Displays excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations.


Practices in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives and Trust policies, protocols and guidelines.

Is accountable for own practice and for appropriate delegation of care he/she gives to colleagues, nursing support workers and students.


Recognises deterioration in the physical or mental condition of the patient and takes timely action, appropriately referring to others or working with other agencies as required.

Recognises, responds to and appropriately manages emergency situations.

Develops competences and practices relevant clinical skills required to deliver care to the patient/client group e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, male catheterization.

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