About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and competent Nursing Associateto join our Specialist Nursing Bladder and Bowel Team.
Working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, you will deliver high-quality patient care with minimal direct supervision, supporting registered nurses. You will provide both general and specific care for patients, contribute to care planning, and refer to AHPs and other agencies as required. This role will have a specific emphasis on providing clinical support to the Continence Assessment and Treatment Service.
You will work independently within defined pathways, protocols and competency frameworks, ensuring safe and effective care at all times. The role also involves supervising, teaching and assessing junior staff.
As an Nursing Associate, you will continue to develop your skills, knowledge and competencies in line with patient and service needs.
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate will function at a higher competency level than that of Health Care Support Workers and will actively participate as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, providing a seamless service to patients with minimal supervision from a Registered Practitioner.They will undertake triage, assessment and treatment plans for patients on the Continence Assessment and Treatment pathway.They will provide general and specific care for patients and will be competent to work with professional disciplines, referring patients for Allied Health Professional assessments and treatment and referring to other agencies as required.They will be required to play an integral role in the delivery of safe and high quality care, as delegated by the Registered Practitioner.They will contribute to the planning of care for patients and work in support of qualified nurses, doctors and allied health professionals.They will be expected to work independently, without direct supervision but will seek support and guidance as necessary from nursing, allied health professionals and medical staff.They will adhere at all times to defined pathways of care, competency frameworks and protocolsThey will be expected to provide supervision, teaching and assessment of junior staffThere is an expectation that the role will continue to develop, through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies, to be determined within the clinical teams, with a focus on patient and service needs.
About us
To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:
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Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
If you are an internal applicant applying for a secondment opportunity, please ensure you have the permission of your current line manager before applying.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training Essential
Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care or working towards. Or Registered as a nurse in another country Or Willing to work towards a level 5 apprenticeship in health & social care over a 24 month period under annex 21 of agenda for change terms and conditions. A minimum of C grade GSCE in English & mathematics or equivalent e.g. level 2 functional skills in numeracy & literacy
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Two years previous experience working and communicating with the public in a health/social setting
Desirable
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team in health/social care or education
Skills and Attributes Essential
Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to overcome barriers to communication Ability to follow protocols and able to use own initiative to problem solve Able to work independently without direct supervision
Desirable
Advanced IT skills e.g. spreadsheets, PowerPoint or ECDL qualification (Willing to undertake further training)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Clementhorpe Health Centre
Cherry Street
York
YO23 1AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)