Job summary
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multidisciplinary team and the Tissue Viability Team to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians. The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan of patients and across fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and supporting people of all ages in a variety of settings. Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to their area of employment and will work to the NMC Code of Conduct.
The post holder will be based in the specialty of Tissue Viability working under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Specialist Nurse.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Support the provision of the Tissue Viability service as directed by the CNS.
Support pressure ulcer harms reduction within the trust through validation of incidents according to Trust policy, making clinical decisions of categorisation through specialist pressure ulcer knowledge and current evidence base.
Work closely with ward staff to support pressure ulcer prevention acting as a role model in clinical practice.
Support pressure ulcer and wound care education needs within the trust.
Contribute to follow up assessments of wounds as directed by the Tissue Viability CNS and Specialist Nurse.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulationWe reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulationWe reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree
- GCSE in English and Maths grade 9 to 4 (A* to C)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable
- Experience of basic wound care and dressing selection
- Experience of prevention, management and categorisation of pressure ulcers
- Tissue Viability Link Practitioner
Practical and intellectual skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication)
Desirable
- Completed VAC/PICO training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree
- GCSE in English and Maths grade 9 to 4 (A* to C)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable
- Experience of basic wound care and dressing selection
- Experience of prevention, management and categorisation of pressure ulcers
- Tissue Viability Link Practitioner
Practical and intellectual skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication)
Desirable
- Completed VAC/PICO training
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).
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