Registered Nursing Associate

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate for a brand new Planned Surgical Unit in the region. The post supports admission and discharge of patients, works under the supervision of the nurse in charge, and focuses on high quality, patient-centred peri-operative care.

The role requires initiative, enthusiasm, and a commitment to health promotion and independence for patients along the entire peri-operative journey.

Qualifications

• Must be a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate or equivalent.
• Ability to admit and discharge patients per surgical care plan under supervision.
• Deliver high quality, patient-centred care across the peri-operative journey.
• Able to work with the Nurse in Charge and Clinical Support staff to maintain patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Admit and discharge patients per the care plan and organisational standards.
• Provide and monitor care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse.
• Coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge of patients across theatres.
• Develop knowledge and skills throughout the Nursing Associate role.

Skills

Team player

Initiative

Patient-centered care

Effective communication

Peri-operative awareness

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate to join the team in a brand new Planned Surgical Unit.

Patients undergoing surgical procedures will be admitted in The Planned Surgical Unit and patients having day case procedures will then be discharged later from the same unit. There are 14 theatres in total for the unit, meaning a consistent and steady flow of patients throughout. The Registered Nursing Associate will be responsible for admitting and discharging patients as per their surgical care plan and under the supervision of the nurse in charge.

We are looking for a good team player and someone with initiative and enthusiasm for the role. We are also looking for someone who puts patients first and provides excellent care throughout the entire peri-operative journey.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence. They will be an accountable professional and have the ability to work without direct supervision,at times delivering care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care,within the parameters of practice of the Registered Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.

The Registered Nursing Associate will admit and discharge patients and ensure that all information is given to the patients and their relatives to aide their recovery. The Nurse Associate will work closely with their Registered Nurse and Clinical Support Worker colleagues to ensure consistent patient flow through theatres.

• Provide and monitor care
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
• Implement and evaluate individual care/treatment plans. Ensure care is documented accurately and in a timely manner
• Coordinate and undertake the safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with the Organisation's standards, protocols and policies
• Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout the Nursing Associate Role and maintain all evidence required
• Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services
• Demonstrate inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

See attached Job Description for full list.

• Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
• Provide and monitor care
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
• Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse
• Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
• Implement and evaluate individual care/treatment plans. Ensure care is documented accurately and in a timely manner
• Coordinate and undertake the safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with the Organisation's standards, protocols and policies
• Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout the Nursing Associate Role and maintain all evidence required
• Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
• Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services
• Demonstrate inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust