Nursing Associate - Oncology & Haematology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Norwich is seeking a Nursing Associate. You will provide and monitor safe, person-centered care under the direction of a registered nurse. The ideal candidate should be registered on the NMC register, possess some healthcare experience, and embody the organization's PRIDE values. This role offers a salary of £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible staff bank

Qualifications

• Some experience of working within a health/care setting.
• Experience working in teams under appropriate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and prevent ill health in patients.
• Monitor the condition and health needs of patients continuously.
• Contribute to an effective learning environment.

Skills

Understanding of nursing associate role

Effective role modeling

Education

Registered nursing associate on the NMC register

Job description

The Weybourne Day Unit provides a nurse-led Oncology and Haematology service. Specially trained Chemotherapy Nurses administer outpatient chemotherapy regimens, which are supported by the Oncology and Haematology consultants and a team of doctors specially trained in Chemotherapy.

We are looking for new Nursing Associates to join or team.

Main duties of the job

As post holder you will provide and monitor safe, person centred care to a designated group of patients, service users and families in a range of care settings under the direction of a registered nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care

You will support the registered nurse by contributing to integrated care of on-going assessment and care planning for patients

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

• To promote health and prevent ill health in patients and service users and contribute to integrated care
• To monitor the condition and health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when required
• The nursing associate will actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning
• Nursing associates will adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of conduct for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC, 2018) 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.
• To be accountable for own actions and omissions
• To improve safety and quality of care by monitoring patient outcomes and reporting concerns to a registered nurse.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered nursing associate on the NMC register

Experience

• Some experience of working within a health / care setting
• Some experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team

Skills

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the nursing associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

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.

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum, pro rata