Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, safe and high-quality care which is compassionate and person-centred within the endoscopy setting. To participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of the care needs for the patient group within endoscopy. Assist the Registered General Nurse in the provision of a safe and caring environment. To act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. To contribute positively to the department and organisation. To work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, recognising at all times the boundaries to the remit of the Nursing Associate Role. Main duties of the job
Deliver a high standard of clinical and/or therapeutic care within the endoscopy setting in accordance with instructions and training received. Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, recognising at all times the boundaries to the remit of the Nursing Associate role. Communicate with patients and their carers using tact, diplomacy, empathy and reassurance during potentially difficult or stressful situations or where there may be barriers to understanding. Respect the diversity of individual service users ensuring that the maintenance of their dignity and your respect for them is an integrated part of all activities undertaken. Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, helping and assisting positional changes during the procedure using appropriate equipment with appropriate training. The post requires manual handling activities. Respect the dignity and privacy of the individuals undergoing an endoscopic procedure and involve the patient in any decision-making. Assist in therapeutic and basic endoscopy procedures within own limitations and work towards the required competence as directed by own learning portfolio with support from the Endoscopy Professional Development Team. Monitor the patient post-procedure and monitor BP, Pulse, Respirations, and maintain oxygen saturation. Maintain accurate contemporaneous documentation. Communicate clearly and effectively with the patient and ensure the patient meets the endoscopy discharge criteria. About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester. Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. Job responsibilities
Assist in the induction, supervision and training of Healthcare Support Workers and student nurses and nursing associates. Demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse/Allied Health Professional (AHP) in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. The post holder will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent. It is expected that Nursing Associates will be able to carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the job description, but their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the environment, which are not listed. Undertake specifically identified administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care which facilitate the smooth running of the ward/department. Supervise, assess and mentor Healthcare Support Workers, Trainee Nursing Associates and other unregistered staff and assist in the supervision and learning of other healthcare students with the exception of their assessment. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Professional Registration - NMC Nursing Associate. GCSE Maths grade A-C. NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care. Experience within an Acute Hospital Setting. Experience with working in a team. Ability to communicate effectively. Evidence of good Interpersonal skills. Cannulation. Trained in Basic Life Support. 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.
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To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, safe and high-quality care which is compassionate and person-centred within the endoscopy setting. To participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of the care needs for the patient group within endoscopy. Assist the Registered General Nurse in the provision of a safe and caring environment. To act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. To contribute positively to the department and organisation. To work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, recognising at all times the boundaries to the remit of the Nursing Associate Role. Main duties of the job
Deliver a high standard of clinical and/or therapeutic care within the endoscopy setting in accordance with instructions and training received. Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, recognising at all times the boundaries to the remit of the Nursing Associate role. Communicate with patients and their carers using tact, diplomacy, empathy and reassurance during potentially difficult or stressful situations or where there may be barriers to understanding. Respect the diversity of individual service users ensuring that the maintenance of their dignity and your respect for them is an integrated part of all activities undertaken. Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, helping and assisting positional changes during the procedure using appropriate equipment with appropriate training. The post requires manual handling activities. Respect the dignity and privacy of the individuals undergoing an endoscopic procedure and involve the patient in any decision-making. Assist in therapeutic and basic endoscopy procedures within own limitations and work towards the required competence as directed by own learning portfolio with support from the Endoscopy Professional Development Team. Monitor the patient post-procedure and monitor BP, Pulse, Respirations, and maintain oxygen saturation. Maintain accurate contemporaneous documentation. Communicate clearly and effectively with the patient and ensure the patient meets the endoscopy discharge criteria. About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester. Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. Job responsibilities
Assist in the induction, supervision and training of Healthcare Support Workers and student nurses and nursing associates. Demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse/Allied Health Professional (AHP) in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. The post holder will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent. It is expected that Nursing Associates will be able to carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the job description, but their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the environment, which are not listed. Undertake specifically identified administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care which facilitate the smooth running of the ward/department. Supervise, assess and mentor Healthcare Support Workers, Trainee Nursing Associates and other unregistered staff and assist in the supervision and learning of other healthcare students with the exception of their assessment. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Professional Registration - NMC Nursing Associate. GCSE Maths grade A-C. NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care. Experience within an Acute Hospital Setting. Experience with working in a team. Ability to communicate effectively. Evidence of good Interpersonal skills. Cannulation. Trained in Basic Life Support. 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.
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