Nursing Associate

3 weeks ago

Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

Job summary

Applicants must hold the Nursing Associate qualification or be soon to qualify.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed and motivated Registered Nursing Associate to join our excellent nursing team.

Level 11 West is an 18 bedded mixed trauma and orthopaedic ward. The ward provides care for a variety of injuries including fractures, soft tissue trauma and spinal injuries.

This is an outstanding opportunity if you are looking for a new challenge and would like to continue your professional development journey.

You will be working with a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team, providing patient centered and evidence based care. You will be accountable for your own practice while supporting the registered nurse by caring for patients and delivering high standards of care

To succeed, you'll need to be committed to delivering high quality, patient focused care with pride and respect, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development.

In return for your skills, enthusiasm and commitment, you can expect a truly excellent comprehensive induction programme whilst being part of a fantastic and dedicated team that supports each other and operates with consideration and dignity at all times.

Main duties of the job

For newly qualified nursing associates, the trust has a robust preceptorship programme and you will receive excellent opportunities for development. There is the opportunity to undertake the Trusts accredited orthopaedic module as part of your development . Along the way, you will be supported by the in-house Practice Development Nurse and a named mentor who will oversee your training needs, supported by the wider divisional education team.

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace

About us

t UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care

2. 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

3. Perform and record clinical observations as per NEWS2 and Trust policyescalating as appropriate

4. Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs

5. Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake

6. Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times

7. Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate

8. Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified Nurse Associate or Soon to Qualify

Desirable

Experience of working in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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