Nursing Associate

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks an experienced Nursing Associate to support safe, patient-centred care in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, maintaining accurate documentation, and assisting registered nurses in patient care processes. Ideal candidates should have registration with NMC and significant relevant experience. The role offers competitive benefits including private health insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Insurance

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Corporate staff discounts

Qualifications

• NMC Registration as a Nursing Associate is essential.
• UK post-registration experience in Medical, Surgical, or Outpatients Wards.
• Ability to demonstrate nursing procedures and document accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
• Monitor patient conditions and escalate issues appropriately.
• Take responsibility for patient records and documentation.
• Assist in ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient care.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing procedures

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Team player

Education

NMC Registered as a Nursing Associate

Job description

London - The London Bridge Hospital or The Wellington Hospital

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Rotational of Days, Nights & Weekends

Permanent Contract

We're looking for experienced qualified Nursing Associates to join our nursing team across our London HCA Healthcare hospitals and partnerships

Main duties of the job

As a Nursing Associate you will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of safe, compassionate, and patient-centred care. Working under the guidance of Registered Nurses and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the ongoing care and monitoring of patients conditions, ensuring their needs are met with dignity and respect.

This position offers the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within the Nursing Associate scope of practice, while working closely with Registered Nurses to ensure patients receive safe and effective care.

If you are a registered nursing associate with experience of working in either Outpatients Services, Medical Ward or Surgical Ward, this opportunity may be perfect for you.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Nursing Associate youll be eligible for:

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a groupof allocated patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Able to understand signs ofdeterioration in patients condition, monitor and elevate to appropriatestaffs in timely manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to keepcomplete, clear, accurate and timely records/documentation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skillsto perform range of nursing procedures, medical devices to meet patients needsfor safe, effective and person-centred care related to medication, nutrition,hydration, elimination, oral care, skin integrity, pain etc.
• Apply appropriate elements ofnursing care process and be able to assist the RN in on-going assessment,planning, management and evaluation of care. Perform and record clinicalobservations
• ApplyVTE prevention devices appropriately and monitor health and safety of patients. Carryout oral medication task safely following Trust protocol once competency isachieved.
• Positionpatients safely and follow MH guidance or any other instructions given by thetherapists.
• Assesspatient's Falls Risk and input appropriate strategies recommended within theTrust policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered as a Nursing Associate

Experience

• Significant UK post-registration experience in either a Medical Ward, Surgical Ward or Outpatients Ward
• Ability to communicate with patients, relatives and health care providers
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• Good interpersonal skills. Polite, friendly and courteous manner
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

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.

Depending on experienceplus Shift Allowance (depending on shifts covered)