Email: julie.kidd6@nhs.net
Previous applicants need not apply
About the Role
Gate 34 is a specialist uro‑gynaecology ward providing care for all urology, gynaecology and early pregnancy inpatients across the Trust. The ward is a 38‑bed unit delivering highly specialised care within both services.
We are seeking motivated individuals to join our established and supportive team. The successful candidate will benefit from a wide range of training and development opportunities with all necessary formal and informal training provided across both specialties.
There are two vacancies available; both full‑time and part‑time applications will be considered.
Main duties
The Nursing Associate will:
* Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient‑centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional), focusing on promoting health and independence.
* Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
* Be an accountable professional.
* Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
* Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals.
* Be able to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, and access clinical and care advice when needed.
Qualifications
Essential person specification requirements:
* Foundation Level Degree: Nursing Associate Qualification
* NMC Registered Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
* Completion of End Point Assessment for applicants who have undertaken an apprenticeship route
* GCSE Grade A‑C English and Maths or Level 2 in Maths and English
* When English is spoken as a second language, must have an IELTS score of 7.0
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Completion of end point assessment if undertaken NA training as an apprentice
Experience
* Demonstrate ability to work in the area for which an application is made.
* Good experience of working in a team.
* Experience of working with the public, demonstrating good customer care skills.
* Experience of health coaching and promoting independent living.
Knowledge and Awareness
* Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
* Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
* Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional.
* Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count).
* Awareness of own limitations.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan.
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service.
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services.
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme.
* Home electronics scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme – subject to eligibility criteria.
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme – subject to eligibility criteria.
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport.
* Flexible working options and family and carer‑friendly policies.
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality.
* Career progression, training and support.
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