Band 4 Qualified Nursing Associate

4 weeks ago

Uxbridge, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you Qualified Nursing Associate, registered with the NMC?

We are currently seeking Registered Nursing Associates to work within surgery and cardiology. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.

We are looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic people, appropriate training will be given dependent upon previous knowledge and experience. As part of our busy team you will play your part of delivering excellent nursing care. You must be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

You will also benefit from excellent training and developmental opportunities with support from the ward staff & our education teams. This all takes place within a lively and stimulating environment. This is your chance to join our friendly, dynamic and supportive team at Harefield Hospital.

Closing Date: 6th May 2024

Interview Date: 14th May 2024

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a registered nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence. Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with the Trust / NHS Values. Be an accountable professional. Work as part of a clinical team delivering care that focuses on individual needs. Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse. To work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the nursing associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover according to experience for any area specified.

About us

Core behaviours for all Trust staff:

All staff will commit to:

Act with honesty and integrity at all times Demonstrate respect for others and value diversity Focus on the patient and internal and external customer at all times Make an active contribution to developing the service Learn from and share experience and knowledge Keep others informed of issues of importance and relevance Consciously review mistakes and successes to improve performance Act as ambassadors for their directorate and the Trust Be aware of the impact of their own behaviour on others Be discreet and aware of issues requiring confidentiality Job description

Job responsibilities

Main tasks & responsibilities:

Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect)

Seeking advice/guidance as necessary, the nursing associate will:

Assist the registered nurse with the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care and meeting the needs of the patients. A holistic approach to caring should be planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological, pathological, spiritual, socio-economical and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within your specific speciality. Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate. Prioritise workload according to changing clinical need for shift and demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate. Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the ward/department. Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals. Collaborating with other members of the ward team to ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard. Maintain excellent clinical standards of nursing practice. Act as a patient advocate in line with the NHS plan. Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard and national guidance. (including electronic records) Participate in conducting nursing audit to achieve the agreed standards. Contribute to and participate in the process of setting goals and benchmarking standards ensuring CQUIN targets are met. In conjunction with the staff team contribute to developing and maintaining a ward/department ethos and provide a standard approach to the delivery of excellent nursing care. To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, core behaviours, the 6Cs and the Trust Nursing strategy. To be aware of the Trusts framework of clinical governance and patient safety walk rounds within the ward or department area, seeking advice or guidance where necessary. Identify and report clinical risks to the ward/departmental Sister/Charge nurse, Modern Matron so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy. To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well being of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or advice where necessary. Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required. To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff. Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Foundation Level Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification NMC Registered Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Completion of End Point Assessment for applicants who have undertaken an apprenticeship route GCSE Grade A-C English and Maths or Level 2 in Maths and English Evidence of continuing professional development Completion of end point assessment if undertaken NA training as an apprentice

Desirable

Essential induction training and experience

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Be able to demonstrate ability to work in the area for which an application is made Experience of working in a team Experience of working with the public demonstrating good customer care skills Experience of health coaching and promoting independent living

Desirable

Previous experience of working within an Acute health / care setting Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff Understanding of evidence-based practice

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing Awareness of own limitations

Desirable

Completion of an HCA development programme Understanding of basic physiology, normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc. Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

Ability to work within a team and independently Flexible Smart appearance Able to work to pressure Punctual Enthusiastic Assertive and positive attitude Pleasant disposition Positive attitude Caring, kind and compassionate Positive change agent

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