Main area: Paediatrics
Grade Band: 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mixture of nights and days - 13 shifts per rota)
Job ref: 220-WHT-2877
Employer: Whittington Health NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Whittington Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £31,081 - £33,665 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59
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Job overview
The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works 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 as a nursing associate and will work to the NMC Code and Standards for Nursing Associates. The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities of nursing associates. They identify what nursing associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary. They will work with the team delivering care, they will be aware of the different roles in the team and understand their role within it. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the hospital and may also be required to work within a community setting. Main duties of the job
The ward is a busy 15 bedded paediatric unit with children from 0-18 years providing a service for children who require acute medical and surgical care. We care for children with a varied range of conditions including haematology, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory, surgical, orthopaedic, complex care, mental health & social problems. You will have the opportunity to develop oncology and haematological skills as we are a Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit (POSCU). We have a dedicated paediatric mental health team including two nurse specialists, who work closely with the ward to ensure safe and seamless care for our mental health patients. Working for our organisation
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works 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 as a nursing associate and will work to the NMC Code and Standards for Nursing Associates. The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities of nursing associates. They identify what nursing associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary. They will work with the team delivering care, they will be aware of the different roles in the team and understand their role within it. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the hospital and may also be required to work within a community setting. Key Result Areas: Act in the best interests of the people they care for Put people first and provide nursing care that is person centred, safe and compassionate Act professionally at all times Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems Recognise and work within the limits of their competence Be accountable for their actions. Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health Provide and Monitor Care Demonstrate ability to deliver safe care, contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer and escalate to others for reassessment Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to people in a range of care settings. Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with people, families, and carers Record all care delivered appropriately and contemporaneously. Documentation must be clear, concise and legible. Any documentation must also be signed, stamped and dated. Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes Administer medication (oral, topical, inhalation, SC, IM and PR) according to the standards set out by the NMC. Be second checker for controlled drugs. Following appropriate training and competency assessment carry out the following clinical skills: Support blood transfusion (carry out observations, observing for reactions and escalate concerns) Perform electrocardiograph (ECG) procedures, record and report to Registered staff Able to carry out a range of risk assessments eg. Pressure risk management Insertion of and removal of Peripheral Venous Cannula Venepuncture and have knowledge of normal and abnormal readings of standard blood tests. MUST Undertake wound care management using aseptic technique within scope of knowledge and with appropriate support from RN and or TVN Use of naso-gastric tubes; ensuring this is checked by a registered nurse to confirm the correct location of the tube prior to utilisation. Carry out observations including neurological observations, height and weight, urinalysis Support management of delivery and management food challenges with supervision from the RN Able to recognise reactions to allergy and anaphylaxis Support patients with asthma and follow the plan of care and knowledge of inhaler techniques as indicated by the RN This is not an exhaustive list; any additional competency-based skills relevant to clinical area/speciality can be attained. Person specification
Qualifications
Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Knowledge and expertise
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation Experience
Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Skills
Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS To comply with the Trust’s
Safeguarding Children and Adults policies , procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This will require you to: Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. Ensure you are familiar and comply with the London Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures. Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing. Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines. Participate in required training and supervision. Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct. Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your application form
Provide only business email address for your referees – we are unable to request references from yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail accounts. Make sure you include all evidence of where you meet the essential requirement on the jobs description as this forms the base of our shortlisting criteria. Our processes
Closing dates are given as a guide; we are within our right to close adverts early so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid delay. If you do not hear from us up to 3 weeks after the closing date of the job unfortunately this means you have not been successfully shortlisted for interview. If you require feedback on your application please contact the appointing manager detailed in the body of the advert. Please check your emails regularly as all correspondence from us will be via trac.systems – occasionally these emails will go into your Junk folder. Employment at Whittington Health is offered subject to successful completion of a 6 month probationary period for all staff with the exception of GMC Registered Doctors. Other important information
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system. Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities. In submitting an application form, you authorise Whittington Health NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post. If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your
identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely
(in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk. Please note that during the recruitment process your Identity Documentation (i.e. passport, driving licence, visa, etc.) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, Infrared and Machine Readable Zone security features of the documents provided. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. We would welcome applications from individuals who are from underrepresented groups in the organisation. 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. Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Name: Shadi Saramad Job title: Ward Manager Email address: shadi.saramad@nhs.net Telephone number: 02072885442 If you have problems applying, contact
Address: WHT If you have any queries, please contact NLPSS Recruitment Helpdesk tel. 020 3758 2060
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The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works 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 as a nursing associate and will work to the NMC Code and Standards for Nursing Associates. The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities of nursing associates. They identify what nursing associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary. They will work with the team delivering care, they will be aware of the different roles in the team and understand their role within it. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the hospital and may also be required to work within a community setting. Main duties of the job
The ward is a busy 15 bedded paediatric unit with children from 0-18 years providing a service for children who require acute medical and surgical care. We care for children with a varied range of conditions including haematology, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory, surgical, orthopaedic, complex care, mental health & social problems. You will have the opportunity to develop oncology and haematological skills as we are a Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit (POSCU). We have a dedicated paediatric mental health team including two nurse specialists, who work closely with the ward to ensure safe and seamless care for our mental health patients. Working for our organisation
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works 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 as a nursing associate and will work to the NMC Code and Standards for Nursing Associates. The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities of nursing associates. They identify what nursing associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary. They will work with the team delivering care, they will be aware of the different roles in the team and understand their role within it. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the hospital and may also be required to work within a community setting. Key Result Areas: Act in the best interests of the people they care for Put people first and provide nursing care that is person centred, safe and compassionate Act professionally at all times Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems Recognise and work within the limits of their competence Be accountable for their actions. Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health Provide and Monitor Care Demonstrate ability to deliver safe care, contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer and escalate to others for reassessment Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to people in a range of care settings. Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with people, families, and carers Record all care delivered appropriately and contemporaneously. Documentation must be clear, concise and legible. Any documentation must also be signed, stamped and dated. Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes Administer medication (oral, topical, inhalation, SC, IM and PR) according to the standards set out by the NMC. Be second checker for controlled drugs. Following appropriate training and competency assessment carry out the following clinical skills: Support blood transfusion (carry out observations, observing for reactions and escalate concerns) Perform electrocardiograph (ECG) procedures, record and report to Registered staff Able to carry out a range of risk assessments eg. Pressure risk management Insertion of and removal of Peripheral Venous Cannula Venepuncture and have knowledge of normal and abnormal readings of standard blood tests. MUST Undertake wound care management using aseptic technique within scope of knowledge and with appropriate support from RN and or TVN Use of naso-gastric tubes; ensuring this is checked by a registered nurse to confirm the correct location of the tube prior to utilisation. Carry out observations including neurological observations, height and weight, urinalysis Support management of delivery and management food challenges with supervision from the RN Able to recognise reactions to allergy and anaphylaxis Support patients with asthma and follow the plan of care and knowledge of inhaler techniques as indicated by the RN This is not an exhaustive list; any additional competency-based skills relevant to clinical area/speciality can be attained. Person specification
Qualifications
Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Knowledge and expertise
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation Experience
Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Skills
Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS To comply with the Trust’s
Safeguarding Children and Adults policies , procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This will require you to: Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. Ensure you are familiar and comply with the London Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures. Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing. Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines. Participate in required training and supervision. Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct. Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your application form
Provide only business email address for your referees – we are unable to request references from yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail accounts. Make sure you include all evidence of where you meet the essential requirement on the jobs description as this forms the base of our shortlisting criteria. Our processes
Closing dates are given as a guide; we are within our right to close adverts early so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid delay. If you do not hear from us up to 3 weeks after the closing date of the job unfortunately this means you have not been successfully shortlisted for interview. If you require feedback on your application please contact the appointing manager detailed in the body of the advert. Please check your emails regularly as all correspondence from us will be via trac.systems – occasionally these emails will go into your Junk folder. Employment at Whittington Health is offered subject to successful completion of a 6 month probationary period for all staff with the exception of GMC Registered Doctors. Other important information
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system. Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities. In submitting an application form, you authorise Whittington Health NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post. If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your
identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely
(in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk. Please note that during the recruitment process your Identity Documentation (i.e. passport, driving licence, visa, etc.) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, Infrared and Machine Readable Zone security features of the documents provided. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. We would welcome applications from individuals who are from underrepresented groups in the organisation. 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. Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Name: Shadi Saramad Job title: Ward Manager Email address: shadi.saramad@nhs.net Telephone number: 02072885442 If you have problems applying, contact
Address: WHT If you have any queries, please contact NLPSS Recruitment Helpdesk tel. 020 3758 2060
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