Job description
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Nursing associate is a new role being introduced into the health and care workforce in England from 2019. Nursing associates are intended to bridge a gap between health and care assistants, and registered nurses · Nursing associates act in the best interests of people, putting them first and providing nursing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate · Nursing associates play an active role as members of interdisciplinary teams, collaborating and communicating effectively with nurses, a range of other health and care professionals and lay carers · Nursing associates contribute to the provision of care for people, including those with complex needs.
Scampton is an elderly care ward with 20 beds. Scampton specializes in the care of those elderly patients that have complex care needs and those that have also been diagnosed with a cognitive impairment such as Dementia or Alzheimer’s. We also have a special interest in those patients that have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
Scampton prides itself in taking a holistic approach to each individual patient and their care needs. With having our Occupational and Physiotherapists on the ward means that we are able to work very closely with them to ensure that the patients are referred and assessed in a timely manner ensuring the patients stay in hospital is kept to a minimum.
What’s the hospital like?
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!
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Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!