Registered Nursing Associate
Job Description
Job title: Registered Nursing Associate
Company: NHS
Job description: This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nursing Associate to join our team on Kings A2 Ward at the WHH. The Registered Nursing Associate is an essential role to support the nursing team to provide patient centred, safe and high quality care.We are a 20 bedded acute surgical ward specialising in colo-rectal surgery and stoma care. It is essential to maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform your role effectively and ensure evidence of competence is provided to the line manager .There are opportunities for development, to learn new skills, especially within the vascular patients care. It is essential to recognise your own limitations and seek advice when appropriate, identifying own learning needs to discuss with line manager / appraiser.Main duties of the jobMaintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform your role effectively and ensure evidence of competence is provided to line managerRecognise own limitations and seek advice when appropriate, identifying own learning needs to discuss with line manager / appraiser.Participate in an annual appraisal with relevant reviews and to follow your personal development plan as agreed with your line manager.Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy environment at all timesReport any concerns or problems to line managerUndertake all mandatory trainingParticipate in ward meetings and be involved in the decision making process when changes take place.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 posted24 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata if applicableContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-9240WHHJob locationsWilliam 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. 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.Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Clinical skills and experienceEssential
- Excellent 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
- 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
- Knowledge of the Trust policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the NMC standards and proficiencies Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Understanding of Equality, diversity and inclusion
GovernanceEssential
- Have good communication skills
- Committed to team working.
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes
Personal & Professional AttributesEssential
- Upholds and models the Trust values.
Desirable
- Application of emotional intelligence
Other RequirementsEssential
- Ongoing personal and professional development
- Demonstrate personal and professional pride in the Trust and the NHS
Desirable
- Ability to respond positively to changes within Nursing team and Health Service
Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
- NMC Registered Nursing Associate
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Clinical skills and experienceEssential
- Excellent 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
- 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
- Knowledge of the Trust policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the NMC standards and proficiencies Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Understanding of Equality, diversity and inclusion
GovernanceEssential
- Have good communication skills
- Committed to team working.
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes
Personal & Professional AttributesEssential
- Upholds and models the Trust values.
Desirable
- Application of emotional intelligence
Other RequirementsEssential
- Ongoing personal and professional development
- Demonstrate personal and professional pride in the Trust and the NHS
Desirable
- Ability to respond positively to changes within Nursing team and Health Service
Expected salary: £26530 – 29114 per year
Location: Ashford, Kent
