Nursing Associate

We are excited to be opening our Elective Treatment suite and are seeking enthusiastic and dynamic Nursing Associates to work with our team

The duties will involve assisting with gynae and Urology procedures, The Admission ands Discharge process for patients. Also working within main Outpatient s as necessary. There is lots of opportunity to enhance knowledge and be supported with Personal Development.

The Nursing Associate will provide holistic and person-centred care and support for people across the sphere of nursing and always communicating effectively within the team, with other health care professionals and with the patient family, carers/ visitors.

The Nursing Associate will work independently but with the support and leadership of registered nurses,working within aspects of the nursing process to ensure high standards and a safe environment are maintained.

37.5 Hours per week
- Undertake clinical tasks agreed within competence to the specific clinical area
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centered care and promoting health and independence
- To implement a plan of care which is in accordance with the patient’s individual care needs and the predicted date of patient discharge
- To support and maintain patient safety by undertaking clinical risk assessments and utilising the clinical incident reporting system.
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is always maintained.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the RegisteredNurseor other registered care professionals as appropriate.
- Work within the principles of informed consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
- Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of people’s experience of care.
- To recognise situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care/ outcomes and report to manager/trained nurse any untoward incidences (e.g., complaints, accidents, defective equipment) and take appropriate action to ensure safety of patients, staff and relatives
- To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.