Qualified Nurse Associate
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
The closing date is 02 October 2024
Job summary
To provide and monitor safe, person centred care for a designated group of patients, service users and families in a range of care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care.
You will be based on Ward 11 - Childrens Medical ward. This ward specialises in caring for Children with complex medical needs and comorbidities, who require specialist care planning and treatment plans.
You may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base ward. In particular flexibility is required across the Childrens Hospital based at LRI.
Main duties of the job
To support the Registered Nurse in the contribution of ongoing assessment and care planning for patients.
To promote health and prevent ill health in a patients and service users and contribute to integrated care.
To monitor the condition and health need of patients on a continual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when required.
The Nursing Associate will actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning.
Nursing Associates will adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Date posted
18 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
358-6414112-WOM
Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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