Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic person to join the healthy bowel team at Aintree hospital.
The role will be supporting the healthy bowel team to deliver care to the patients who are referred to the service.
Delivering treatments and care under the support and guidance of registered clinicians.
providing specific treatments.
Supporting education for patients referred to the healthy bowel service.
Training and education to update skills and competencies
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a band 4 Nurse Associate who is committed to delivering high quality care for patients with bowel dysfunction. The role will involve supporting the team to deliver care and education for people who are referred to the healthy bowel service.
The successful candidate will deliver care to the patients who attend clinic. This will include assessment and treatment for patients, this incudes Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (a procedure used to treat bowel dysfunction) to enhance treatment and delivery of care. You will be delivering care under the support and guidance of the registered clinician in the team. you will be providing education and support to both patients and their families/carers.
We are looking for a person with a passion for providing high quality care that makes a difference to our patient and their families/carers. We are looking for a person who is looking to develop new skills and competencies and embrace change .
The successful candidate will be given training to support their development. We will offer training through a practical based competency training. We will also encourage and support your development through formal study where possible.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing education. Excellent communication skills. Applicants should have completed formal education and training for health and social care.
The applicant must be willing to complete training and education that will enable the successful applicant to deliver the care and treatment to patients who attend the healthy bowel service.
The postholder will work with the team to develop care plans and deliver care under the supervision of the registered clinicians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing education. Excellent communication skills. Applicants should have completed formal education and training for health and social care.
The applicant must be willing to complete training and education that will enable the successful applicant to deliver the care and treatment to patients who attend the healthy bowel service.
The postholder will work with the team to develop care plans and deliver care under the supervision of the registered clinicians.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of the 2-year Nursing Associate trainee programme
- Successful attainment of the Foundation Degree equivalent component
- Relevant NMC registration - Nursing Associate
- Demonstrate commitment to Continued Professional Development through further study
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience whilst completing the Nursing Associate trainee programme
Knowledge
Essential
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs seeking advice where appropriate
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how therole may contribute to service development
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Able to evaluate, act upon & report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patient's vital signs
Skills
Essential
- Able to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Able to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Able to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Able to provide portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge & experience acquired whilst completing Nursing Associate trainee programme
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise workload according to patient need
- Evidence of IT skills, including use of PC, IPads & other associated IT equipment
Other
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in supporting & developing less experienced staff
- Able to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of the 2-year Nursing Associate trainee programme
- Successful attainment of the Foundation Degree equivalent component
- Relevant NMC registration - Nursing Associate
- Demonstrate commitment to Continued Professional Development through further study
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience whilst completing the Nursing Associate trainee programme
Knowledge
Essential
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs seeking advice where appropriate
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how therole may contribute to service development
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Able to evaluate, act upon & report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patient's vital signs
Skills
Essential
- Able to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Able to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Able to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Able to provide portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge & experience acquired whilst completing Nursing Associate trainee programme
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise workload according to patient need
- Evidence of IT skills, including use of PC, IPads & other associated IT equipment
Other
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in supporting & developing less experienced staff
- Able to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
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).
