Job Title: Nursing Associate
Hours per week: 37.5 Hour per week
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Closing Date: 27th November 2024
Interview Date: 6th December 2024 (maybe subject to change )
We are looking for a qualified Nursing Associate who is interested in working within the Surgical Directorate for Mary Seacole Elective Surgical ward
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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The Nursing Associate will provide general/specific care to surgical patients will be competent to work across professional disciplines, referring patients for Allied Health Professional assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required. The post holder will work in support of qualified nurses, doctors and allied health professionals within an out-patient setting. Supervision and teaching of junior staff will be part of the role.
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘ excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Purpose
The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Nursing associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct (NMC).
The following criteria identify the core components of the role, responsibilities and accountabilities of nursing associates. They identify what nursing associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users, and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.
The nursing associate will work with the multi-disciplinary team delivering care; they will have knowledge and understanding of the different roles within the team and how these roles influence and contribute to patient care
Main duties and Responsibilities
Act in the best interests of the people they care for
Put people first and provide nursing care that is person centered, safe and Compassionate
Contributes to the provision of care for people, including those with complex needs
Acts professionally at all times
Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve
Problems
Recognise and work within the limits of their competence
Be accountable for their actions
Promoting health and preventing ill health
Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and well-being
Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health
Provide and monitor care
Nursing Associates act in the best interest of people, putting them first and providing nursing care that is person centred, safe and compassionate. The Nursing associate acts professionally at all times and use their knowledge and experience to make evidenced based decisions and solve problems. The Nursing Associate recognises and works within the limits of their competence and is responsible and accountable for their actions.

PERFORM AND RECORD CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS INCLUDING: -

Use manual techniques and automated devices to take, record and interpret vital signs including, blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse and oximetry in order to identify signs of improvement, deterioration or concern
Undertake, interpret, record and escalate neurological observations
Accurately measure weight and height, calculate BMI and recognise healthy ranges and clinically significant low/height readings
Undertake venepuncture
Insertion of and removal of peripheral venous catheters
Support blood transfusions (complete observations, observing for reactions and escalate concerns)
Perform electrocardiograph (ECG) procedures
Perform wound drainage care and removal of wound drains
Removal of clips and sutures
Insertion and removal of catheters according to local practice and guidelines
Catheter care including management of blocked catheters
Measure and interpret blood glucose levels
Recognise and escalate signs of all forms of abuse
Recognise and escalate signs of self-harm and or suicidal ideations
Recognise and react to signs of mental and emotional distress
Tissue viability risk assessments and wound dressings within scope of knowledge and with appropriate support from RN and or TVN
Use of naso-gastric tubes; ensuring policy & procedure is followed to confirm the correct location of the tube prior to utilisation
Management of enteral feeding tube
Recognise emergency situations and commence basic life support as required
Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse / clinician
Demonstrates good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice
Record all care delivered appropriately and contemporaneously, documentation must be clear, concise and legible; any documentation must also be signed, stamped and dated.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care
Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes
Recognise the different ways by which medicines can be prescribed
Administer medication (oral, topical, inhaled, SC, IM, PR and enteral feeding tube) according to the standards set out by the NMC (after being assessed as competent)
Demonstrates the ability to recognize the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivity, side effects, contraindications and adverse reactions
Be second checker and recorder for controlled drugs
Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)
This is not an exhaustive list; any additional competency-based skills relevant to clinical area / speciality can be attained
Working in teams
Play an active role as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
Work collaboratively with the nursing team
Collaborate and communicate effectively with nurses, a range of other health and care professionals and lay carers
Act appropriately to supervision and direction from more senior nurses
Support and supervise the learning development of other members of the team including: - healthcare assistants, students nurses, trainee nursing associates, trainee assistant practitioners, apprentice nurses, and volunteers
Provide concise handovers to other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Improving safety and quality of care
Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of people’s experience of care
Identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first
Reporting / escalating any safety, safeguarding or risk concerns to the appropriate member of staff and ensuring that action is taken post reporting. Participate in audit and review of patients care
Exercise judgment in assessing patient condition, comfort and well-being using analysis of a range of possible factors
Delegate appropriately to other members of the clinical team
Contributing to integrated care
Contribute to the provision of care for people; including those with complex needs
Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a person and their family
Understand responsibilities in relation to communication and collaboration across the full range of healthcare settings
Professional
Abide by The Code (NMC) and uphold the reputation of the profession
Adhere to the professional standards set out by the NMC for nursing associates
Maintain and strive to improve your knowledge, ensure that all Statutory and mandatory training is completed
Follow the policies and procedures of the Trust
Maintains own work profile to ensure revalidation standards are met
Contribute and participate in the development of colleague’s professional practice across the Trust through leading ward and/or department projects, and supporting training
Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace, challenging any poor practice observed
Engage in reflective practice including management of self-reflection on own reactions, and difficult situation
Relationships
Internal: Ward Managers, Ward Sisters, Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants,
Director and Deputy Director of Nursing, Consultants, Doctors, All
Members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, Practice Facilitators, Porters,
Security, Specialist Nurses, Ward Clerks, Patients
External: Carers, Relatives, Visitors, Other NHS Trusts, Social Services
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached

Please refer the Job description for details