Neonatal Nursing Associate at NHS

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a Band 4 Nurse Associate in the Neonatal Services. Based at Queen’s Medical Centre and City Hospital, you will join an integrated multidisciplinary team delivering tertiary-level neonatal care to vulnerable babies and families.

You will support the registered nurse with assessment, treatment and care planning, adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code, and work within your scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Support the registered nurse with assessment, treatment and care planning.
• Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct.
• Work within scope of practice and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing assessment, treatment and care planning.
• Provide compassionate care to neonates and families.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team across two hospital sites.

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Job Advert

Band 4 Nurse Associate – Neonatal Services Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Queen’s Medical Centre & City Hospital Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to invite applications from enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Nurse Associates to join our highly respected Neonatal Service. As part of our well-established, integrated multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of tertiary-level neonatal care across both the Queen’s Medical Centre and the City Hospital Local Neonatal Unit . Our service provides specialist care to some of the most vulnerable babies and their families, and we are committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based practice.

About the Role

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. With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. 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. 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. Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.