Registered nurse associate

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital; Walsall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Registered Nurse Associate in Walsall, delivering high-quality neonatal care. This role offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment, ideal for both new practitioners and those looking to enhance their neonatal skills. The Trust emphasizes teamwork and professional development.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice scheme

Car leasing scheme

On-site staff accommodation (subject to availability)

Opportunity to retain NHS pension

Qualifications

• Compliant with NMC Code of Professional standards for nurses.
• Clinical skills for caring for special care and high dependency babies.
• Experience working in a clinical setting, preferably in neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the condition and health needs of neonates continuously.
• Provide holistic, family-centered care to infants and their families.
• Work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team in a 24/7 neonatal unit.

Skills

Effective time management

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to problem solve

Teamwork

Education

Foundation degree in Nursing Associate Practice or equivalent

UK NMC pin

Job description

Main area Neonatal care Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent: 2 posts available - 1 full time 37.5 hours and 1 part time 23 hours Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Working long days and nights) Job ref 407-WCCSS-7200381

Employer Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Town Walsall Salary £26,530 - £29,114 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/07/2025 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 4

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk ) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

We are very excited to be looking for a motivated Registered Nurse Associate to join our friendly Neonatal team in Walsall. Whether you are looking for a friendly, supportive environment to start you neonatal career or an experienced nurse associate looking to develop, this is the job for you!

We want an enthusiastic practitioner who is eager to develop their assessment and communication skills, and increase their knowledge and clinical skills in neonatal care. In return you will be supported by our skilled senior nursing and medical team. Further training will be provide via BCU/Keele university inFoundations in Neonatal care.

You will be passionate about improving neonatal care and improving the experience of babies and their families in the neonatal unit.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

THIS DEPARTMENT IS NOT IN THE POSITION TO SPONSOR, PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE APPROPRIATE RIGHTS TO WORK IN THE UK.

Main duties of the job

This post requires flexibility as the unit operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The service provides Transitional Care, Special care, High Dependency and Intensive care to Neonates.

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work predominantly with the team of Registered Nurses, Medics and AHPs, contributing to the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of babies and their families in line with the service and as agreed. They will monitor the condition and health needs of children within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.

The nurse associate will ensure effective communication is always maintained whilst providing support for junior staff. The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge and will provide holistic, family centered and person-centered care to the infant and their families. They will help to bridge the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by working independently under the leadership 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; and will act in accordance with the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Able to demonstrate effective clinical skills of a high quality, looking after special care and high dependency babies.

Able to progress clinical skills and knowledge that will be acquired through post registration academic study.

Work with families to empower them to become partners in care for their baby.

Competent in administrating medications.

Maintaining high standards of Infection control and prevention.

Supervision of student nurses and midwives

Maintaining BFI standards

Cross cover for transitional care and paediatrics.

Person specification

Knowledge

Qualifications

• UK NMC pin
• Foundation degree (FdSc) in Nursing Associate Practice or equivalent

Experience

• Experience working in a clinical setting.
• Experience of delivering patient care
• Experience of supervision others.

Skills

• Effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively and proactively with a team.
• Ability to problem solve and utilise own initiative.

Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

** Please Note that this post may be identified as suitable and a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees**

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM

References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements.

Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process.


Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form.

Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful.

We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible.

If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied.

We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Emma Hackwood Job title Senior Sister Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07708806587

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
West Midlands
WS2 9PS
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