Job summary
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MOTIVATED, ENTUASTIC AND INSPIRINGG paediatrics Nursing Associate. We are a vibrant and energic Nursing team and we are looking for you to COME AND join our nursing team.
You will be managing the care of sick children who present to our newly purpose-built department, ensuring the department is safe and escalating any concerns to the Nurse in charge.
Working independently but as a part of a close-knit team, maintaining excellent communication skills at all times.
We work closely with the multi-Disciplinary team and the Safe Guarding Team ensuring we mitigate and escalate any safe guarding concerns.
We have an exciting opportunity to develop your own career and have will be working closely with the Clinical Educator to enhance and develop your skills.
Main duties of the job
*Take personal responsibility for delivering high standards of person centred care
*Ensure all patients and colleagues are treated with dignity, respect and compassion at all times, being mindful of issues of culture, religion etc.
*Assist in the identification of hazards and risks to actively promote the health and safety of patients and staff within the clinical area.
*Develop skills, knowledge and competence in the ongoing holistic assessment and recording of patient's health and wellbeing. Perform patient assessments, plan and deliver excellent standards of care under supervision and after appropriate delegation from a registered
practitioner.
*Measure, monitor and record patient's vital signs. Reporting adverse signs/result immediately to a registered practitioner or Doctor.
*Assist in checking pain levels and request pain relieving medication on the patient's behalf.
*Ensure the safe transfer and movement of patients through the clinical area. Escorting patients in line with Trust Escort policy.
*Use and promote a range of techniques to support infection, prevention and control in line with Trust policy.
*Receive and process specimens as requested. These may include; urine, swabs, blood and tissue.
*Under supervision, provide a comprehensive and concise handover to other members of the multi-professional team.
*Assist with emergency situations including basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in accordance with policy.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Maths and English Level 2 Qualification ( Equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above )
- *Care certificate completion or evidence of training related to health care support worker role
- *Foundation Degree or Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care undertaken whilst training to be an Assistant Practitioner
- *NMC Registered Nursing Associate
Experience
Essential
- *Can evidence a range of clinical competencies achieved during training related to the speciality / practice setting
- * Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- *Insight into how to evaluate own strengths & development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- *Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- *Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- *Understanding of the scope of the role of the Theatre 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 basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, etc.
Desirable
- *Understanding of evidence based practice
- *Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
- *Previously employed in a theatre environment in a complex health care environment undertaking the role of a trainee nursing associate
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- *Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- *Can supervise / delegate appropriately to others
- *Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- *Ability to work on own initiative
- *Ability to undertake a range of shift patterns including on call across a range of practice settings associated with the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Maths and English Level 2 Qualification ( Equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above )
- *Care certificate completion or evidence of training related to health care support worker role
- *Foundation Degree or Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care undertaken whilst training to be an Assistant Practitioner
- *NMC Registered Nursing Associate
Experience
Essential
- *Can evidence a range of clinical competencies achieved during training related to the speciality / practice setting
- * Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- *Insight into how to evaluate own strengths & development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- *Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- *Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- *Understanding of the scope of the role of the Theatre 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 basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, etc.
Desirable
- *Understanding of evidence based practice
- *Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
- *Previously employed in a theatre environment in a complex health care environment undertaking the role of a trainee nursing associate
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- *Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- *Can supervise / delegate appropriately to others
- *Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- *Ability to work on own initiative
- *Ability to undertake a range of shift patterns including on call across a range of practice settings associated with the role
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
