Job summary
Come and join our dynamic, friendly, supportive team in
The Rowley Bristow unit an Orthopeadic Outpatient Unit We are looking for a Full-Time (37.5) Nursing
Associate at St Peters Hospital ,
Rowley Bristow team. We have a positive
approach to development and value our staff, supporting regular training, supervision
and appraisal.
Are you motivated, a good communicator and team worker,
with Orthopedic or Outpatient experience plus organisational and prioritisation
skills? If youre enthusiastic and committed to providing high standards, do
get in touch.
We are a Monday to Friday service, however flexibility is
essential as Weekend clinics can be offered to patients at short notice. We
have extensive health and wellbeing support, including a recently opened
wellbeing hub - free staff gym and excellent catering facilities. We support
work/life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working at interview.
Please contact:
Cherie Hughes Unit
Manager RBU 0n 01932722939 or Cherie.hughes@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Assist in providing and developing
good nursing care with patients in an Outpatients setting, be the Patients
advocate when required ensure patients and the families are and feel
included in their care ensuring that said practices are in accordance
with department and hospital policy.
Assist in the establishment,
monitoring and evaluation of agreed standards of patient care and quality
service.
Establish an effective
communication system with patients, their carers, and all staff working in the
multidisciplinary team.
Assist with any appropriate
evaluation projects and in the assessment of new equipment and technology.
Assist with the clinical and housekeeping practice and
compliance with policy and procedures to prevent hospital acquired infection.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across out two hospitals,Ashford, Ashford, Surrey andSt Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the
fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for
people of all ages, they nursing associate work independently under the
leadership of registered nurses,. Nursing associates are equipped with the
knowledge, understanding, skills attitudes and behaviours relevant to
employment as a nursing associate and will work to a nationally recognised code
of conduct. Nursing associates will be registered with Nursing and Midwifery
Council (NMC). Nursing associates contribute to the health and wellbeing of
patients and service users, and apply across all health and care settings.
Integral to all of this is the ability to communicate effectively, with
sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people. In
pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS
Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance Understanding the
new NHS. Key relationships:
The nursing associate will work closely with all
nursing staff and the wider team, which includes administration staff,
surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre staff and colleagues from other departments such as Pharmacy, Radiology and Pathology. This list is not
exhaustive and it is expected that there will be other key relationships which
will develop within this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the
fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for
people of all ages, they nursing associate work independently under the
leadership of registered nurses,. Nursing associates are equipped with the
knowledge, understanding, skills attitudes and behaviours relevant to
employment as a nursing associate and will work to a nationally recognised code
of conduct. Nursing associates will be registered with Nursing and Midwifery
Council (NMC). Nursing associates contribute to the health and wellbeing of
patients and service users, and apply across all health and care settings.
Integral to all of this is the ability to communicate effectively, with
sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people. In
pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS
Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance Understanding the
new NHS. Key relationships:
The nursing associate will work closely with all
nursing staff and the wider team, which includes administration staff,
surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre staff and colleagues from other departments such as Pharmacy, Radiology and Pathology. This list is not
exhaustive and it is expected that there will be other key relationships which
will develop within this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Face to face contact with clients and other people at all levels
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience in Virtual Fracture clinic
- Experience of working in the NHS or other health industries
- Familiarity with PAS/Cerner computer systems
- Experience of audit systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level English and Maths Grade C or equivalent
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree/Higher Apprenticeship
- Registered with the NMC
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate in relation to people who use the Trust and other services:
- Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights, and the competencies appropriate to your role to support these. Good written, verbal and I.T skills. Resilient and quick to adapt. Safety handle patients in a clinical setting
- Ability to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Ability to understand an individuals communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences
- Ability to empathise and reassure patients and their carers
- Ability to provide a customer focussed service
- Effective team working
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work without direct supervision
- Ability to respond to changes in a working day
- Calm, confident and able to work well under pressure
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
Desirable
- Understanding of multidisciplinary working
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Always puts patients first
- Customer service focus
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Demonstrates passion for excellence
- Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
- Takes pride in their work and their team
- Flexible in attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Respects, values and cares for others
- Supports learning and development of self and others
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate honesty, reliability and trustworthiness
- Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with respect
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
- Willingness to undertake self-development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Face to face contact with clients and other people at all levels
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience in Virtual Fracture clinic
- Experience of working in the NHS or other health industries
- Familiarity with PAS/Cerner computer systems
- Experience of audit systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level English and Maths Grade C or equivalent
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree/Higher Apprenticeship
- Registered with the NMC
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate in relation to people who use the Trust and other services:
- Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights, and the competencies appropriate to your role to support these. Good written, verbal and I.T skills. Resilient and quick to adapt. Safety handle patients in a clinical setting
- Ability to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Ability to understand an individuals communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences
- Ability to empathise and reassure patients and their carers
- Ability to provide a customer focussed service
- Effective team working
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work without direct supervision
- Ability to respond to changes in a working day
- Calm, confident and able to work well under pressure
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
Desirable
- Understanding of multidisciplinary working
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Always puts patients first
- Customer service focus
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Demonstrates passion for excellence
- Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
- Takes pride in their work and their team
- Flexible in attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Respects, values and cares for others
- Supports learning and development of self and others
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate honesty, reliability and trustworthiness
- Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with respect
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
- Willingness to undertake self-development
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
