Job summary
Are you a Nursing associate looking for a new and exciting challenge, if so we would love to meet you. We are a 16 cot Local Neonatal Unit looking after babies of 27 weeks gestation and above.
We have a strong commitment to family integrated care, have Platinum Bliss accreditation and this year achieved UNICEF baby friendly initiative stage 2 accreditation.
We are looking for an enthusiastic nursing associate to join our team. You do not have to have experience of working with babies or children as extensive training and support will be provided for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
As a Nursing Associate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, family-centered, and compassionate care, working directly under the guidance of a registered neonatal nurse. Your key responsibilities will include:
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Providing expert care to families in a neonatal setting, promoting health, well-being, and independence.
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Demonstrating professional attitudes and behaviors in alignment with NHS Values, ensuring a positive impact on patient care.
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Acting as an accountable professional, ensuring that all clinical and care tasks are carried out to the highest standards.
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Collaborating effectively with the clinical and care team to meet the unique needs of each family.
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Assisting with specific clinical and care tasks under the supervision of a registered neonatal nurse, ensuring competency and skill in all aspects of care.
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Upholding patient dignity and providing compassionate, family-focused care in a sensitive and supportive manner.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families while contributing to a supportive, collaborative team environment.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
Desirable
- Level 3 Health related qualification
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor and Assessor Preparation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
Desirable
- Level 3 Health related qualification
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor and Assessor Preparation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
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).
