Job summary
The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing.
Nursing associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct. Nursing associates will be registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Nursing associates contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users, and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of this is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people.
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance 'Understanding the new NHS'.
Main duties of the job
KEY DUTIES:
To act in the best interests of the people they care for delivering quality care and working effectively within the nursing team
To put people first and provide nursing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate
To act professionally at all times
Use knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions and solve problems
Recognise and work within limits of their competence
Be accountable for their actions, working within line with NMC Standards.
Adhere to Trust policies, procedures and guidelines of Airedale NHS Trust.
To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures
Clinical Duties;
To recognise changes in patient's condition which require the intervention of others and understand when to refer to the supervising registered nurse and other senior colleagues for re assessment of patient care.
To have the willingness to undertake additional skills and training depending on ward requirements.
To be involved in Trust initiative to improve patient care.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level English and Maths Grade C or equivalent
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree/Higher Apprenticeship
- Registered with the NMC
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in health care
- Experience of working as part of a team
Skills
Essential
- Able to recognise when escalation to a registered nurse in required
- Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to write accurate and legible patient notes
- Must be resilient and quick to adapt
- Experience to work across a range of IT systems including System One
Desirable
- Cannulation skills, phlebotomy skills, able to catheterise.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD