Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 nursing associate within our caring and friendly team on Ribblesdale ward at Clitheroe. The successful applicant will become an essential part of our team providing direct and indirect care to our patients. You will be supported by a well established team and a full induction process will commence to ensure you are supported and achieve your potential. During and following your preceptorship you will have an annual personal development review - ensuring all your development needs are supported. Ribblesdale ward is a 32 bedded rehabilitation ward, and you will work alongside the GP's, therapy and discharge teams ensuring the patient and families receive the care needed and achieve their potential and are successfully discharged. Ribblesdale ward also cares for patients who are reaching the end of their life and pride themselves on their end-of-life care - supporting the patient and family during this difficult time. Putting the patient at the heart of our care, acting with integrity, respecting the individual (patients and colleagues), is our standard. Ribblesdale ward is a ward which embraces change which enhance the care we are able to deliver
Main duties of the job
If you would like to work for a forward thinking organisation who puts patients first, has safety and quality at the heart of everything they do, invests and develops their workforce, encourages innovation and supports positive change then you're ready to join us at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are offering you the opportunity to join our nursing team as a Band 4 Nursing Associate on our 32 bedded Rehabilitation ward at Clitheroe Community Hospital. You will be given a structured orientation program and preceptorship from our dedicated team of Practice Educators to further develop your skills, confidence and competencies in patient care. We look forward to meeting you and supporting you in your new role.
Please note this post is for a qualified position.
About us
The Community and Integrated Care Division was formed in 2019 and is part of the wider East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. Ribblesdale ward is committed to providing you with the experience and knowledge you need to continue your professional career
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Nurse Associate you will work with minimal supervision (following a structured preceptorship programme) assessing the needs of the patient and providing direct and indirect care. You will need to be flexible in your approach and to the changing needs of the service and be able to prioritise your care accordingly
You will need to be flexible in your approach and be willing to work days, nights which include bank holidays. The successful applicant must be able to maintain confidentiality and professional in their approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Nurse Associate you will work with minimal supervision (following a structured preceptorship programme) assessing the needs of the patient and providing direct and indirect care. You will need to be flexible in your approach and to the changing needs of the service and be able to prioritise your care accordingly
You will need to be flexible in your approach and be willing to work days, nights which include bank holidays. The successful applicant must be able to maintain confidentiality and professional in their approach.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- To have knowledge of current research and evidence based practice applicable to the post's specialist area
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE
Essential
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
- Ability to problem solve
SPECIAL APTITUDES
Essential
- Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
- Able to write basic reports.
- Understand the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies
- Be proficient at calculating drug dose
- Able to teach/ support less qualified carers/learners.
- understanding of customer awareness
- Basic Computer/keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Able to present reasoned discussion.
- Evidence of continuous development
DISPOSITION
Essential
- Able to work in a team.
- Be supportive of team members.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues.
- Able to listen actively.
- Able to reflect on one's own work.
- Have effective interpersonal skills.
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Be able to fulfil; various shift patterns on the ward/Department including nights.
- Able to adapt to change. Proven ability to keep information confidential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- To have knowledge of current research and evidence based practice applicable to the post's specialist area
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE
Essential
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
- Ability to problem solve
SPECIAL APTITUDES
Essential
- Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
- Able to write basic reports.
- Understand the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies
- Be proficient at calculating drug dose
- Able to teach/ support less qualified carers/learners.
- understanding of customer awareness
- Basic Computer/keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Able to present reasoned discussion.
- Evidence of continuous development
DISPOSITION
Essential
- Able to work in a team.
- Be supportive of team members.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues.
- Able to listen actively.
- Able to reflect on one's own work.
- Have effective interpersonal skills.
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Be able to fulfil; various shift patterns on the ward/Department including nights.
- Able to adapt to change. Proven ability to keep information confidential
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).
