Registered Nurse Associate
Job Description
Job title: Registered Nurse Associate
Company: NHS
Job description: This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nursing Associate to join Kings B ward. The Registered Nursing Associate is an essential role to support the nursing team to provide patient centered, safe and high-quality care.As a compassionate and committed Nurse, you will provide safe and effective care to patients in one of a number of highlyskilled areas. You will become part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the Trust delivers good patient outcomesThe role includes working within the nursing team to Acute surgical, busy and fast paced clinical environment. Kings B is 24 bedded wards for general and colorectal surgery patients, however you will be expected to care for patients with other specialities i.e. medical, Gastroenterology, Ear Nose Throat, Trauma and orthopaedic, Gynaecology, End of life etc.The role requires specialised training and competency on Stoma care, special would management i.e. Negative wound Therapy, Naso-gastric tube insertion for drainage, Care of PICC line, Parental nutrition, enteral feed, specialised pain management i.e. Patient controlled analgesics (PCA), Epidural infusion, Perineural infusion.Main duties of the jobAs a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA), you will be an essential part of the healthcare team, supporting registered nurses and healthcare assistants to deliver high-quality care. You will play a crucial role in our acute care settings, providing holistic and person-centred care to patients. Under the supervision of registered nurses, you will work within your scope of practice, applying your knowledge and skills to care for patients across various clinical settings. You will support the nursing process and adhere to NMC standards, whilst enabling continuity of care and enhancing patient outcomes. Your role will be vital in managing patient caseloads, and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare team.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted10 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-6959WHHJob locationsKings B Ward, William Harvey HospitalKennington RoadAshfordTN24 0LZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.1 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.1Person Specificationclinical Skill and experienceEssential
- xExcellent communication and interpersonal skills showing empathy and diplomacy.
- Ability to work within a team. Demonstrate Organisational skills
- Adaptable, willing to learn and take on new projects when required.
- the team and motivate staff
- I.T skills Trust software packages or ability to work towards this
- Academic writing skills Understand the importance of respecting equality, diversity and inclusion
- Caring and compassionate behaviours
Desirable
- Understanding of Equality, diversity and inclusion
GovernanceEssential
- Knowledge of the Trust policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the NMC standards and proficiencies
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes.
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Calm under pressure, ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
- g. Motivated and enthusiastic
- Committed to team working
Desirable
- Application of emotional intelligence
Qualifications and trainingEssential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care NMC
- Registered Nursing Associate
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Person Specificationclinical Skill and experienceEssential
- xExcellent communication and interpersonal skills showing empathy and diplomacy.
- Ability to work within a team. Demonstrate Organisational skills
- Adaptable, willing to learn and take on new projects when required.
- the team and motivate staff
- I.T skills Trust software packages or ability to work towards this
- Academic writing skills Understand the importance of respecting equality, diversity and inclusion
- Caring and compassionate behaviours
Desirable
- Understanding of Equality, diversity and inclusion
GovernanceEssential
- Knowledge of the Trust policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the NMC standards and proficiencies
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes.
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Calm under pressure, ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
- g. Motivated and enthusiastic
- Committed to team working
Desirable
- Application of emotional intelligence
Qualifications and trainingEssential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care NMC
- Registered Nursing Associate
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Expected salary: £26530 – 29114 per year
Location: Ashford, Kent
