The closing date is 12 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-M-3059-JL-A
Job locations
South Bristol Community Hospital
Hengrove Promenade
Bristol
BS14 0DE
Job summary
Registered Nurse Associate – Outpatient Department, South Bristol Community Hospital
As a registered nurse associate in Outpatients SBCH (South Bristol Community Hospital), you will be expected to work across the various clinics, including working in our day case infusion unit where we provide infusions for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
We are a nurse led unit, and we strive to provide an exceptional level of patient care and a positive patient experience for all our patients.
Applications open to Registered Nurse Associates with current NMC registration and with evidence of level 5 foundation degree level.
Being part of our small team, you will need to work flexibly across the operational hours (currently Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm). We are looking for a motivated individual, who will work well within a team and autonomously within their scope of practice. Positive attitude and willingness to embrace change are key values within the nursing team.
Main duties of the job
Being an active and engaged member of the nursing team supporting the delivery of direct patient care across all the various outpatient clinics.
Undertaking a range of clinical skills within professional scope of practice, including being proficient at undertaking the following: nursing assessments, vital observations, ECGs, phlebotomy, medication management, administering injections, and cannulation.
The outpatient department has close working relationships with the other care providers on site and we benefit from having a bright, modern building with good facilities and parking available on site.
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to contribute towards the assessment, delivery and monitoring of clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians.
You will undertake direct patient care across all the various outpatient clinics. You will undertake a range of clinical skills within professional scope of practice, including being proficient at undertaking the following: nursing assessments, vital observations, ECGs, phlebotomy, medication management, administering injections, and cannulation.
Qualifications and Training
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Aptitudes
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).