Job summary
Are you a newly qualified Nursing Associate who is completing study in the next 6 month?
We are recruiting newly qualified ADULT nursing associates across the following divisions-
Medicine
Surgery
Cancer and Associated Specialties
Achieve your potential at Nottingham University Hospitals ( NUH ) NHS Trust, rated 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC, and the only organisation in Europe with ANCC Pathway to Excellence and Magnet recognised Hospitals.
Here at NUH, there are so many opportunities to find the right career for you. We're a busy, acute Trust, with a huge breadth of clinical areas, offering the opportunity for our nursing associates, newly qualified nurses, midwives and operating department practitioners to develop new skills and care for a variety of patients.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
You should have excellent interpersonal & communication skills, a passion for the delivery of high quality, compassionate care, and be able to demonstrate the ability to help change and motivate others. You will have the responsibility of caring for group of patients with complex needs along side the registered nurse for support and advice.
The candidates will be able to work flexibly in diverse clinical environments maintaining clinical experience. They will also have high level self-management skills, including time management, prioritisation and organisational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to build on the networks required for the role.
About us
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust provides services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities and specialist services to 3 to 4 million patients. Operating over 3 sites, we have an annual income of £824 million, 1700 beds and 13000 employees. We also have an ambition to be recognised as the country's best teaching Trust; internationally distinguished in a range of services.
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust, has been rated 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC and the only organisation in Europe with ANCC Pathway to Excellence and Magnet recognised Hospitals.
Our nursing teams are Patient Experience Network National Award winners (2023) and have opportunities to work on improvement initiatives that are co-produced with those who use our services.
We are home to the latest series of Channels 4's award-winning documentary '24 Hours in A&E', which takes a look inside one of the country's busiest emergency departments at QMC and showcases the dedication, passion and skill of our teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient/client care through personal actions and continuous improvement. The post holder will support the Registered Nurse in ensuring the delivery of high quality patient/client care upholding dignity, delivered with kindness and compassion. Provide and monitor the nursing care for a designated group of patients/clients during a care episode. Actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning. The post holder will promote a team nursing philosophy of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient/client care through personal actions and continuous improvement. The post holder will support the Registered Nurse in ensuring the delivery of high quality patient/client care upholding dignity, delivered with kindness and compassion. Provide and monitor the nursing care for a designated group of patients/clients during a care episode. Actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning. The post holder will promote a team nursing philosophy of care.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifiations and Experience
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register/awaiting PIN - completed/to complete study within 6 months
- Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
Communication & Organisation
Essential
- Demonstration of effective written and verbal communication
- Demonstrate IT skills
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to contribute to the assessment, planning and delivery of patient care, to also demonstrate the ability to prioritise and evaluate patient care.
- Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code; Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
- Can identify own learning needs; Ability to participate in reflective practice and understand the requirements for NMC Revalidation.
- Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
Physical Skills
Essential
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment.
- Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifiations and Experience
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register/awaiting PIN - completed/to complete study within 6 months
- Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
Communication & Organisation
Essential
- Demonstration of effective written and verbal communication
- Demonstrate IT skills
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to contribute to the assessment, planning and delivery of patient care, to also demonstrate the ability to prioritise and evaluate patient care.
- Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code; Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
- Can identify own learning needs; Ability to participate in reflective practice and understand the requirements for NMC Revalidation.
- Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
Physical Skills
Essential
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment.
- Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres.
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
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).