Registered Nursing Associate- Stamford unit

The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate will help to bridge the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by working independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment; and will act in accordance with the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates., + Under the supervision and working in partnership with a registered nurse provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary
+ Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care on a continual basis in partnership with patients, families and carers, ensuring appropriate escalation to a registered nurse when required.
+ Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and well- being.
+ Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring that patients' personal and social needs are met.
+ To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patient's nursing needs to include; undertaking routine procedures including venepuncture, ECG recording, measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs, continence care, bladder and bowel care, pressure area care, wound care, nutrition, hydration, foot care, skin integrity, mood identification (as outlined in the NMC Nursing Associate Skills Annex). Identify and report changes in a patient's condition.
+ Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family
+ Work with the registered nurse and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of Patients.
+ Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with Trust policy and the NMC Code.
+ Provide effective evidence based care for service users under the supervision of registered nurses in order to perform non-complex activities, in line with clinical governance and professional
COMMUNICATION
+ Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives and others giving consideration to potential barriers to
+ Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for
+ Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.
+ Report accidents, incidents, near misses or complaints following Trust policies/procedures.
+ Contribute to a culture where all staff feel safe to raise their concerns [and that] speaking up about what these are is a normal part of their
MEDICINES MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
+ Recognise the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivity, side effects, contraindications and adverse
+ Undertake safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with Trust policy and the NMC standards of proficiency for nursing
+ Administer medicines via the following routes, oral, topical, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular in line with NMC Standards and Trust
+ Comply with Trust policy in relation to any safety critical medicines to be administered by Nursing
+ Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care following administration of medication.
+ Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes related to medicines, + To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency
+ Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development
+ Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive
+ Contribute to the maintenance of the learning
+ Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually
+ Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying out any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
+ Identify relevant sources of evidence to inform
+ Critically consider and analyse their own practice in light of best available
+ Contribute to surveys, audits, research activity as required to own role, supporting recommended changes in
PROFESSIONAL
+ Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC
+ Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMC Standards for Nursing
+ Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and
+ Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings
New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

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Permanent contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the ITS division for Registered Nursing Associate.
The Stamford Unit Intermediate Centre comprises of 96 beds which are located on the Tameside Hospital site in Ashton-under-Lyne.
The unit offers a multidisciplinary approach to the rehabilitation of patients who have a wide range of medical conditions and different levels of need. The focus is to offer excellent care and rehabilitation in preparation for returning home safely.
If you are committed to excellent patient centred care in a busy environment and are enthusiastic about working as part of a multidisciplinary team building new skills and competencies, then this could be the role for you., Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
+ Safety
+ Care
+ Respect
+ Communication
+ Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more., For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions.