Job summary
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An exciting opportunity has opened up in our busy Short Stay Surgical Unit (SSSSU) for Band 4 Nursing Associates.
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and motivated NA's ideally with Surgical ward experience but those working in Medicine/DME will also be considered.
The Band 4 will be responsible for admitting patients and preparing them for Surgery, carrying out of clinical tasks such as taking ECGs and blood as necessary, caring for them post-operatively and discharging them to go home with the support of SSSU team.
The role involves working very closely with our Theatre and Recovery Room teams, communicating with the wider MDT and aspiring towards providing safe and effective care for patients requiring surgery.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated individual who is keen to expand their Nursing Associate experience within a Day Surgery Unit.
You will need to be able to organise and prioritise effectively, demonstrate sound clinical skills and excellent communication;
To lead, supervise, support and work within the existing team;
To work independently (with RN support) to prepare patients for surgery, care for them post-operatively and discharge them home safely. following discharge protocols.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide skilled nursing care , undertaking routine and specifically identified tasks. This will include but is not limited to admitting patients for surgery, taking patient observations, phlebotomy, urinalysis, ECGs, caring patients for following anaesthesia and surgery and safely discharging them home or transferring to a ward if overnight stay is required. .
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide skilled nursing care , undertaking routine and specifically identified tasks. This will include but is not limited to admitting patients for surgery, taking patient observations, phlebotomy, urinalysis, ECGs, caring patients for following anaesthesia and surgery and safely discharging them home or transferring to a ward if overnight stay is required. .
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Level Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate
- Foundation Degree
- GCSE Grade A-C English and Maths or Level 2 in Maths and English
- Completion of End Point Assessment for applicants who have undertaken an apprenticeship route
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Level 3 Health related qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
- Surgical ward experience including preparing patients for Theatre and post-operative care
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within an Acute health / care setting
- Completion of an HCA development programme
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Understanding of evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills
- IT skills- iPM, Evolve, Nerve Centre, ICE, Microsoft etc
- taking baseline and post-op obs, venipuncture, ECGs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Level Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate
- Foundation Degree
- GCSE Grade A-C English and Maths or Level 2 in Maths and English
- Completion of End Point Assessment for applicants who have undertaken an apprenticeship route
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Level 3 Health related qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
- Surgical ward experience including preparing patients for Theatre and post-operative care
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within an Acute health / care setting
- Completion of an HCA development programme
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Understanding of evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills
- IT skills- iPM, Evolve, Nerve Centre, ICE, Microsoft etc
- taking baseline and post-op obs, venipuncture, ECGs
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).
