Band 4 Nursing Associate - Trauma & Orthopaedics Birmingham, England
Job description
Job overview
The trauma unit at the Queen Elizabeth hospital consists of 2 wards 410 and 412 is one of the largest Major Trauma Centres in the UK and we are recruiting. We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated band 4 and band 5 staff. There are new and exciting opportunities for both newly qualified and experienced nurses alike.
Both wards take direct admissions from A&E, outpatients and from other hospitals across the region for major trauma injuries, Ward 412 is also supported by members of the Royal College of Defence Medicine working collaboratively to provide the highest standard of evidence based care.
We aim to provide highly specialised care for a variety of patients with Traumatic injuries, while also working closely with a wide variety of teams and specialities which include; Major Trauma Team, Hands and Plastics, Neurosurgery and Cardio Thoracic.
Our trauma department stands out because of what we do so why not join us? Skills and learning opportunities available to you include specialised trauma care, pre and post-operative management, complex wounds and fractures requiring external fixation and flap reconstruction. We manage pain with the use of PCAs, epidurals and blocks. We will teach and support you on your journey to learn and acquire these skills. Our trauma clinical educator based on our ward is always on hand to help and support you. While the enthusiastic, supportive staff will ensure a smooth transition into our ward environments.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
We are a friendly and diverse team looking for enthusiastic nurses to join us, experience of trauma is not necessary as we can support you with our wonderful clinical nurse specialists and clinical nurse educator.
The successful candidate will be able to manage their time and patients effectively by working on their own initiative as well as working a part of the wider team. Our aim is to deliver excellent nursing care, prioritising safety while being able to communicate the needs of the patient with a wider MDT.
The ideal candidate will utilise up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the patient centred care. Also achieve and maintain competence in mandatory and statutory training, while developing new clinical skills, to take on responsibilities such as acting as a link nurse and apply skills learned to the clinical area to provide the best care to our patients. Working in accordance to the NMC professional standards of practice and be accountable for your own professional actions.
With any role within the Queen Elizabeth hospital Birmingham this post come with the support of our trauma team and specialist nurses who are there to offer help and support. While we will ensure you have the relevant skills by providing you with opportunities to progress and develop your future aspirations within trauma.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
GCSE or equivalent to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English
NMC registered Nursing Associate
Level 5 Foundation Degree In Health & Care associated with Nursing Associate training
Experience
Essential
Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary and cross agency work environment under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information
Experience of managing / prioritising own case load / workload, using initiative
Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required
Experience in delegating duties to others
Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Understanding and acts within NMC professional standards of practice contained within the NMC code of conduct
Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity Awareness of health and safety issues
Has knowledge in relation to the parameters and scope of practice in which the post holder should work and when to seek advice and support/ escalate of others for expert help and advice
Willingness to take on new skills and develop scope of practice
Can articulate and understanding of the importance of following Policy / Procedure , guidelines and care and treatment plans
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
