Nursing Associate

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 December 2024

Job summary

There is a fantastic opportunity to join the Ward 1 team.

There is an opportunity for a band 4 on Ward 1, we are an elective Spinal Orthopaedic ward at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, if you believe you have all the skills to join our team, then please apply.

We are a 24 bedded ward. We are a specialist unit providing excellent care for patients who come from all over the country for our specialist consultants and the surgery's they perform. We work alongside many members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide our patients with the most successful journey in their care we can give them.

Main duties of the job

o Practice independently under the leadership of a registered nurse and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate, person centred care.o Ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner, reflecting the values and ethos of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.o Be responsible for assessing care needs of patients. Planning, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.o 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 Codeand Standards for Nursing Associates

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Date posted

28 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum (Pro-rata )

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

303-6795104

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description and list of main responsibilities, please see the attached job description document

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description and list of main responsibilities, please see the attached job description document

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Current or pending NMC Registration in the case of newly qualified nursing associates.
  • Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Grade A-C or Skills Level 2 Maths and English Equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Recent clinical experience with in a healthcare setting.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Orthopaedic experience
  • Recent acute hospital experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the following: Time Management
  • Role modelling.
  • Knowledge of the changing NHS, clinical governance.
  • Audits and research
  • Supervision of the care of a group of patients.
  • Ability to use own initiative and make sound clinical judgements.
  • Clinical competence
  • Basic IT Skills.
  • Have or willing to undertake core skills.
  • Able to communicate calmly with patients/relatives/carers with empathy and tact.

Desirable

  • Core skills: ECG
  • Cannulation
  • Venepuncture
  • Care of Urethral catheter

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and listening.
  • Works well in a team.
  • Uses own initiative
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Self-motivated to develop personal learning and skills.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Able to prioritise workload.
  • Appropriate professional appearance

Other Job Requirements

Essential

  • Prepared to learn how to motivate others.
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Willing to undertake further learning and education.
  • Willing to support and develop other members of the team.
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Current or pending NMC Registration in the case of newly qualified nursing associates.
  • Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Grade A-C or Skills Level 2 Maths and English Equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Recent clinical experience with in a healthcare setting.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Orthopaedic experience
  • Recent acute hospital experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the following: Time Management
  • Role modelling.
  • Knowledge of the changing NHS, clinical governance.
  • Audits and research
  • Supervision of the care of a group of patients.
  • Ability to use own initiative and make sound clinical judgements.
  • Clinical competence
  • Basic IT Skills.
  • Have or willing to undertake core skills.
  • Able to communicate calmly with patients/relatives/carers with empathy and tact.

Desirable

  • Core skills: ECG
  • Cannulation
  • Venepuncture
  • Care of Urethral catheter

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and listening.
  • Works well in a team.
  • Uses own initiative
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Self-motivated to develop personal learning and skills.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Able to prioritise workload.
  • Appropriate professional appearance

Other Job Requirements

Essential

  • Prepared to learn how to motivate others.
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Willing to undertake further learning and education.
  • Willing to support and develop other members of the team.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

katie painting

katie.painting1@nhs.net

01216854282

Date posted

28 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum (Pro-rata )

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

303-6795104

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Supporting documents

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