Nursing Associate

Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity for newly created roles as Band 4 Nursing Associates to join our team on the AMU. We currently have vacancies at Epsom Hospital on the Acute Medical Unit to work in a friendly, fast paced, exciting area.

Whether you are about to qualify, newly qualified or are looking for a change we want to meet you and offer you the best opportunity for you to progress in your career

We are currently starting the pathway for qualified Nursing Associates to progress through the Nursing Apprentice scheme to become a Band 5

YOU MUST HAVE AN NMC REGISTRATION TO APPLY FOR THIS POST.

Main duties of the job

We have vacancies for band 4 nursing associates who value team working, are enthusiastic and have both the desire and drive to provide our patients with respect and outstanding care. . In return, we can offer the opportunities for you to enhance your clinical skills as well as provide you with the right development and support from both the multi-disciplinary and clinical practice teams in order for you to achieve to your full potential. Posts are offered on a full time or part time basis however, flexible working may be considered.

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.

About us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Nursing Associate at Epsom and St Helier.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation Degree in Nursing. GCSE/Functional skills in English & Maths level 2 Trained Nursing Associate Registered with the NMC.

Desirable

Knowledge of Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Knowledge

Essential

Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation

Desirable

Professional Portfolio and Interview

Skills

Essential

Willingness to develop own practice

Desirable

Computer skills

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