registered nurse London, England
Job description
We are looking for a new team member to join the dynamic team in Hampstead Hospice as a Nurse Associate. Please apply now if you are interested!
Job title: Nurse Associate
Hours/Contract: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: Hampstead Hospice
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 4 - £25,147- £27,596 (depending on candidate experience)
Closing date: 9th August 2023
Interview date: TBC
The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works 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 knowledge relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will be regulated through the NMC to uphold The Code of professional standards to be registered to practise in the UK. The nursing associate’s role is integral to the nursing team and will work with direct or indirect supervision to deliver aspects of nursing care to patients and families with specialist palliative care needs, complementing and supporting the work of the registered nursing team. This role will not be expected to take charge of the clinical area in the absence of a registered nurse. The Nursing Associate will be able to work across day care and inpatient settings in the Hospice
What we are looking for:
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Able to undertake the clinical skills outlined in the job description
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/ relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, nursing assistants as required within the clinical setting
- Basic IT literacy
What’s in it for you:
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Working
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For further information or an informal chat please contact our Ward Manager, Claire Hutchinson at [email protected]
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Enhanced criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
