An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Franklin Ward, which specialises in the care of the elderly, as a Band 4 Nurse Associate. The post holder will assist and support the ward's nursing staff to ensure optimal care is provided to service users and patients.
You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred, compassionate care under the direction of qualified nursing staff, with a focus on promoting health and independence. You will also be an accountable professional and have the ability to work without direct supervision within the parameters of the role, undertaking a range of duties appropriate to the level of responsibility, knowledge and skills acquired.
An interview date is yet to be confirmed.
Please note: this vacancy may close earlier than advertised, once a suitable number of applications have been received.
Responsibilities
* Provides high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
* Accepts delegated responsibility from the Nurse in Charge, for the care of a specific group of patients, working in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines and in accordance with NMC regulations.
* Works as part of a team to provide high quality, evidence‑based clinical care to patients and their carers.
* Communicates in accordance with Trust values at all times with patients, carers and other staff members.
* Undertakes opportunities to develop and expand nursing skills, acting as a supervisor for Nurse Associates in training, Health Care Support Workers or Nursing students.
* Maintains high standards of professional responsibility and accountability and has an awareness of the ethical and medico‑legal aspects of nursing in line with NMC regulations and local guidance.
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well‑being of patients and staff is paramount and the Trust is making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. Progress is being made by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, the local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated Care System, ensuring that we listen and work with the local population. Our focus is on providing high quality, safe and compassionate care while building the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 staff who are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services and providing the best care where needed.
Contact
For further details or informal visits: Name: Susu Dunn‑Lwin
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: susu.dunn-lwin@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01895 279508
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