Nursing Associate

Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis. Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients. Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care within the Ward/unit, working in accordance with the philosophy of patient centred care and to NSF and other Trust standards.

Practice as a member of the Community Hospital Nursing team, to support and work in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team. Planning and Delivery of Individual Nursing Care under Direction of Senior Staff Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Assess, plan, and, implement and evaluate patient focused nursing care. Document care given and maintain contemporaneous records.

Maintain records in accordance with the Trusts policy and that of NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Assist in implementation of health promotion strategies, as agreed by Ward Manager. In consultation with senior qualified staff, provide and monitor patient centred care within Trust agreed standards. In collaboration with other team members organise the reception and discharge of patients ensuring effective communication in transfer of information.

Carry out delegated nursing care. Use and participate in research / audit in care delivery. Adhere to and promote all clinical practice, health and safety and corporate Trust Policies and Guidelines. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.