Nursing Associate
Job overview
Deene B is a 24 bedded acute surgical ward. We care for a range of acute general surgical patients and support them pre and post operatively. The ward is very fast paced and requires someone who enjoys this type of nursing. The Nursing Associate (NA) will assist the nursing team in the delivery of direct care to Patients within Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The NA will be required to provide care independently providing a holistic, high quality, patient focused, comprehensive, efficient and safe service for the patients cared for at Kettering General Hospital acting with responsibility, accountability and integrity as directed and delegated by the nurse in charge, including the delivery of care to meet a cohort of patients; admission and discharge processes, meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of patients; and will be included within the registered staff numbers.
This post works within a multidisciplinary team with registered and non-registered staff. There will be opportunities for further professional development. Apply now if you would love to join our hard working, friendly team.
There will be potential opportunities for career progression to the Band 5 staff nurse role in the future
Main duties of the job- To work alongside the Multi disciplinary team to provide holistic care to our patients.
- To deliver a high standard of patient care, supported by the registered nurses.
- A clinical practitioner who is developing their expertise within their speciality
- An effective role model who emulates good practice and professional standards
- A motivated, dynamic practitioner who supports the ward team in striving for improvements in care and practice
- To gain knowledge and skills in caring for acute surgical patients
Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people.We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- To work alongside the Multi disciplinary team to provide holistic care to our patients.
- To deliver a high standard of patient care, supported by the registered nurses.
- A clinical practitioner who is developing their expertise within their speciality
- An effective role model who emulates good practice and professional standards
- A motivated, dynamic practitioner who supports the ward team in striving for improvements in care and practice
- To gain knowledge and skills in caring for acute surgical patients
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Nursing Associate with an active NMC pin
- Practice supervisor qualification or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- 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 NMC Code of Conduct and Nursing Associate proficiency’s
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Skills
Essential criteria- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Important Information
Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16.New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced.Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
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We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
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