Nursing Associate in Truro

We are proud to share this fantastic opportunity for a Band 4 Nursing Associate to join the Phoenix ward team. We are seeking applications from Nursing Associates who have the ability and determination to learn, to gain new skills and competencies, who are motivated to develop the highest standards of care and who are committed to continuous improvement.

The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care, and support people of all ages in a variety of settings. Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to their area of employment and will work to the NMC Code of Conduct.

• Work as a member of the multi-professional team providing clinical care to patients in the home and community clinic settings as delegated by the registered nurse or registered health care professional.
• Ensure a high standard of patient-centred care.
• Promote self-management of health needs and adopt a positive risk-based care approach.
• Carry out all relevant forms of care, without direct supervision, and may be required to demonstrate simple procedures to registered and/or non-registered staff undertaking training where agreed with the nursing team.
• Nursing Associates can deliver complex care, defined as patients with complex care needs following a stroke.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

• Qualifications: Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register. GCSE in English and Maths grade 9 to 4 (A* to C).
• Experience: Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate. Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information. Experience within the specialty.
• Skills: Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.