Nursing Associate

The Nursing Associate is a key member of the Emergency Department team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergency care needs. Working under the direction of Registered Nurses and within their scope of practice, the Nursing Associate supports the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care across all areas of the Emergency Department. The post holder will contribute to the safe and effective running of the department by undertaking clinical observations, delivering delegated care, assisting with investigations and treatments, supporting patient flow, and promoting a positive patient experience. They will work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and support staff to ensure patients receive timely, compassionate and evidence-based care. The Nursing Associate will be expected to maintain high professional standards, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and contribute to patient safety, quality improvement and service development initiatives. They will act as a role model for healthcare support workers and students and support the learning and development culture within the department. Nursing Associates are recognised as part of the Emergency Department workforce development pathway alongside Registered Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers, apprentices and students., As a Nursing Associate you will:

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with agreed care plans and scope of practice.
• Undertake clinical observations and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Assist with investigations, procedures and treatments.
• Support patients with personal care, comfort and wellbeing needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Recognise and respond to signs of patient deterioration.Contribute to patient flow and timely care delivery.
• Support infection prevention, safeguarding and patient safety processes.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in education, training and continuing professional development activities.
• Support students, apprentices and new starters within the department.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement work and service development initiatives.
  
  We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.