Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Band 4 Nursing
Associate to join our Gynaecology Acute Treatment Unit at St James
University Hospital. On ward J24, we are committed to delivering high standards
of patient care and are seeking dynamic, motivated, and resourceful individuals
to support the nursing team in providing a high-quality service. Our ward provides dedicated inpatient care for women requiring
emergency gynaecology assessment, treatment, and management of acute surgical conditions. With a diverse caseload and rapid patient turnover, this post
offers an excellent opportunity to develop clinical, organisational, and team
support skills within a busy and rewarding specialist setting. As a Band 4 Nursing Associate, you will deliver safe, effective,
and compassionate nursing care as part of the ward team. You will work alongside the Senior Sister, Junior Sister, and Registered Nurses, supporting
clinical care and helping maintain high standards. You will take part in direct patient care and contribute to service development where appropriate. Good
communication, organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively as
part of a multidisciplinary team are essential. Experience in gynaecology,
womens health, or acute surgical care is desirable. If you are
enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent patient care and keen to
develop your skills, we would welcome your
application. For further information, please contact Sinead Fitzgerald at Sinead.Fitzgerald3@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 4, you will deliver safe, effective,
and compassionate nursing care as part of the ward team. You will work
alongside the Senior Sister/Junior Sister and Registered Nurses, supporting
clinical care and helping maintain high standards. You will also take part indirect
patient care and contribute to service development where appropriate.
You
will be expected to demonstrate good communication, organisational skills and
the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience
working within a gynaecology, womens health or acute surgical care setting is
desirable. You will be supported to continue your professional development and
develop additional clinical and non-clinical skills relevant to the role.
If
you are enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent patient care and
keen to develop your skills within a specialist environment, we would welcome
your application.
Please contact Sinead.Fitzgerald3@nhs.net for further
information
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our
process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new
roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve
the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If
you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle,
please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named
contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the
fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for
people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works
independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the
sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Nursing
associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes
and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to
the NMC code of conduct.
The
following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities
and accountabilities of nursing associates. They identify what nursing
associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service
users, and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these
is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and
to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where
necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the
fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for
people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works
independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the
sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Nursing
associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes
and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to
the NMC code of conduct.
The
following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities
and accountabilities of nursing associates. They identify what nursing
associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service
users, and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these
is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and
to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where
necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Educated to a minimum of Level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice. If completed the Nursing Associate apprenticeship must have completed and passed the End Point Assessment
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
Other criteria
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the Nursing Associate role
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered health care professional
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development.
- An understanding of research and evidence based practice.
- An understanding of the organisation and working practices of the area.
- An understanding of the process and philosophy of preceptorship
- An understanding of the training and development needs of other staff.
- Following a preceptorship programme, or orientation, a structured appraisal will identify further development needs in line with the clinical area, personal and CSU objectives.
- Current issues in health care
- Ability to perform accurate drug calculations
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
- Commitment to own development and the development of other staff
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Committed to working with people.
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development.
- Compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated.
- Flexible and adaptable
- Professional and patient focussed.
- Ability to act professionally at all times.
- Recognise and work within the limits of their competence
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Educated to a minimum of Level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice. If completed the Nursing Associate apprenticeship must have completed and passed the End Point Assessment
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
Other criteria
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the Nursing Associate role
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered health care professional
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development.
- An understanding of research and evidence based practice.
- An understanding of the organisation and working practices of the area.
- An understanding of the process and philosophy of preceptorship
- An understanding of the training and development needs of other staff.
- Following a preceptorship programme, or orientation, a structured appraisal will identify further development needs in line with the clinical area, personal and CSU objectives.
- Current issues in health care
- Ability to perform accurate drug calculations
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
- Commitment to own development and the development of other staff
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Committed to working with people.
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development.
- Compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated.
- Flexible and adaptable
- Professional and patient focussed.
- Ability to act professionally at all times.
- Recognise and work within the limits of their competence
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
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).
