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.
The role
Nursing associates are equipped with knowledge relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will be regulated through the NMC to uphold The Code of professional standards to be registered to practise in the UK. The nursing associate’s role is integral to the nursing team and will work with direct or indirect supervision to deliver aspects of nursing care to patients and families with specialist palliative care needs, complementing and supporting the work of the registered nursing team. This role will not be expected to take charge of the clinical area in the absence of a registered nurse. The Nursing Associate will be able to work across day care and inpatient settings in the Hospice
What we are looking for
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Able to undertake the clinical skills outlined in the job description
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/ relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, nursing assistants as required within the clinical setting
- Basic IT literacy
What’s in it for you
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Working