Nursing Associate | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

We are recruiting for a Band 4 Nurse Associate to join our dynamic and supportive Emergency Department team. In this role, you will provide care to patients in urgent and emergency situations, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will manage patient flow and support the department's operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will receive ongoing support and professional development, with the chance to enhance your clinical expertise and advance your career. Join us and be part of a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate care while enjoying a vibrant work environment. We are proud to announce that our WHH A&E team won the Nursing Times TEAM OF THE YEAR 2024 award-be part of this award-winning team!

• Working as a registered professional, adhering to the NMC code of conduct & implementing plans of care to ensure that patient's physical, social and psychological needs are met.
• Act as the identified Nurse for acutely ill patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.
• Act as the patients' advocate
• Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Be clinically competent in all areas of practice relevant to the post
• Work to eliminate all avoidable infection by acting as a role model in infection prevention and control prevention to all staff, visitors and patients
• Minimise risk of harm to patients, staff and visitors by working according to risk management policies.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff to their duties and the ward routine.
• Work to eliminate avoidable infection by working according to infection control policies.
• Demonstrate consistent high standard of hand hygiene practice and promote standards to staff, visitors and patients.
• Promote patient independence as much as possible.
• To undertake clinical skills, ensuring procedures are explained to patients in order to gain informed consent and involvement in care decisions, including:
• Responsible for admission and discharge procedures including the correct handling of patient's property.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Are you interested in a career in emergency nursing? We have an exciting opportunity for you at East Kent! As one of the largest acute trusts in England, East Kent is renowned for exceptional healthcare services and is surrounded by beautiful beaches and the Kent countryside. With easy access to central London, East Kent offers the perfect balance between work and leisure, with something for everyone-historic cathedrals, castles, top-tier schools, and stylish restaurants.