Neonatal Nursing Associate
confidential Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Nottingham |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Band 4
- Full time
- Part time
37.5 hours per week (37.5 hrs per week)
Job overview
Both of our Neonatal units are involved in teaching and clinical research with strong links with the University of Nottingham, and Nottingham Trent university. We are also the lead Neonatal Unit for the North Hub of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network which allows us to link with other Neonatal Units in the East Midlands such as Derby, Mansfield, Lincoln and Boston. Working closely with these units allows all babies in the network to receive the care they require and, should the need arise; they can be transferred between hospitals.
Main duties of the job
Your role would be to support the registered nurse in the contribution to on-going assessment, treatment and care planning for patients. To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency.
Working for our organisation
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a small group of enthusiastic and motivated band 4 Nurse Associate’s to join the Neonatal team at Nottingham University Hospital.
This is an exciting time to join the neonatal team with the planned Neonatal and Midwifery expansion which will create a new and vibrant unit, this will see our current cot capacity expand.
The post holders will be joining a well-integrated and established multi-disciplinary team providing tertiary level neonatal care, over two hospital sites Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital Nottingham.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and the four 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 supervision 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. Nursing Associates will adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency for nursing Associates.
The Nursing Associate will contribute to the health and wellbeing of our patients and service users and this can apply across all healthcare settings. Integral to this role is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Educated to a minimum level 5 foundation degree level specific to Nursing Associate practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation and how the role contributes to service development
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust »s « We are here for you » behavioural standards
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service – I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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