Nursing Associate - Neurorehabilitation

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly  motivated Nursing Associates to join our supportive, professional team within the Acute Neurology Unit, bleasdale ward at Royal Preston Hospital. This will be a challenging and rewarding  opportunity for anyone wishing to further develop their nursing skills and  knowledge within acute Neurology. The team on Bleasdale are very   friendly, motivated and committed to providing high quality, expert specialist neurology care.

Our staff strive to provide the highest quality of service for our patients and their families and carers, through a collaborative team approach.    37.5 hours FT, 22.5- 30 hours PT

The role covers a 24-hour, 7-day service and will therefore include weekends and  rotation to night duty.    Long day shifts and night shifts would be expected.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will support patients with complex neurological needs and provide hands-on, person-centred care.

• Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
• Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

-Contribute to the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines under supervision.

-Support and provide patient education and health promotion.

-Support the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice.

-Contribute to the management of risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

-Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.

-Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.

-Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation.

-Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.

-Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.

-Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.

-Maintain and develop own professional competence and skills within scope of role.

-Actively participates in the appraisal and Personal development planning process as reviewee.

-Proactively supports Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g intentional rounding

-Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.