Nursing Associate in Critical Care, Band 4

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Department of Critical Care is calling all Nursing Associates!
We are excited to invite enthusiastic and proactive Nursing Associates to join our Critical Care team for the first time at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive team of critical care nurses who will help you develop and thrive in this challenging, fascinating, and rewarding specialty. Successful applicants will benefit from a workplace that prioritises training and education, including an initial 8-week supernumerary period, induction study days, and clinical mentorship within the National Competency Framework for Registered Nursing Associates. Your professional growth will be further supported by our dedicated clinical education team.
The Department of Critical Care (DCC) spans two hospital sites: Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals. The role requires working across both locations. We are proud to announce that DCC recently received a Gold rating during an Accredited Clinical Environments (ACE) inspection.
If you are a caring and compassionate Nursing Associate and wish to join a motivated, friendly, and supportive team, we are eager to hear from you.
All individuals who are interested in a post are welcome to contact; Amanda Estherby, DCC Project Nurse or Deborah Elliott, Matron for further information or to arrange an informal visit. Tel GRH 0300 422 6176
The proposed interview date is: 18th July
The Critical Care Nursing Associate will be responsible for monitoring and contributing to the care of critically ill patients under the indirect supervision of registered nurses. With training and support, you will provide both general and specialised direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols. You will play a vital role in monitoring and managing patients with life-threatening conditions.

• Providing high-quality nursing care to patients admitted to critical care and offering support to their loved ones, ensuring safe and effective practice
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to provide continuous care to a specific group of patients from admission to discharge
• Supervising and mentoring other staff members and learners as appropriate
• Maintaining and developing your personal skills with ongoing support
  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
  Provision of compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients in the critical care setting
  Monitor the condition and health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with patients, families and carers, ensuring appropriate escalation to a registered nurse
  Provide effective evidence based care under the supervision of registered nurses in order to perform complex and non-complex activities
  Recognise the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivity, side effects, contraindications and adverse reactions
  Undertake safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with Trust policy and the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates
  Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care following administration of medications
  Comply with Trust policy in relation to any safety critical medicines to be administered by Nursing Associates.
  Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback
  Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team
  To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency framework
  Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan
  Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve
  Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying out any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures
  Develop knowledge and practice in any area of work required by the role
  Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area
  Maintain clear and accurate written records relevant to practic