Nursing Associate

Job overview

As an NMC registered practitioner, the Nursing Associate will work in a clinical field, with minimal supervision from and report to a Registered Nurse (Level 1) They will deliver safe, compassionate and dignified patient centered health care. The Nursing Associate will be expected to prioritize their workload; implement evidence-based care; utilize relevant guidance, protocols, and policies (local and national); contribute to care planning and patient review. They will be responsible for completing any work based training and associated competency required by the role.

The post holder will undertake wound care dressing procedures for breast surgical patients and for the breast and skin patients under the oncoplastic team. These will be appropriately assessed and fit within the scope of practice, following training, competency assessment, clinical protocols and infection prevention standards. They must be competent in wound care management of our breast and skin patients and be able to assess and implement wound care treatments and be willing to go on courses to keep updated.

Main duties of the job

The Nursing Associate will be respectful, professional at all times and foster excellent communication skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Applicant requirements

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.