Nurse Associate inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED 30 JUL 2024

Are you a Nursing Associate (or soon to qualify Nurse Associate) with a drive for acute and emergency care?

Brighton & Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust have opportunities for Nursing Associates to join our Emergency Department team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. We are a Major Trauma Centre, receiving patients from throughout Surrey, Sussex and surrounding areas.

The post will suit a dynamic and energetic individual able to work as part of a team.

The post holder will be offered education, mandatory training and staff development within a positive learning environment.

A nursing associate in the emergency department will be expected to:

  • Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
  • Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
  • Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
  • Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting


Duties



We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Duties will include:

  • Document nursing care in a comprehensive, timely, logical, accurate, clear and concise manner using appropriate terminologies (counter-signed by a registered practitioner, as appropriate)
  • Assist in the safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with Trust policies
  • May supervise clinical support workers (e.g. Health Care Assistants, Trainee Assistant Practitioners, Trainee Nursing Associates and 1st, 2nd year student nurses) in own area; may assist in assessment and learning/development of clinical support workers
  • Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
  • Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace
  • Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence

Specific duties and responsibilities are subject to specific training, adherence to protocols/policies and formal assessment of competency.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Georgia Budd Job title: Senior Sister Email address: Telephone number:

Contact telephone number - extension 62283
Are you a Nursing Associate (or soon to qualify Nurse Associate) with a drive for acute and emergency care?

Brighton & Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust have opportunities for Nursing Associates to join our Emergency Department team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. We are a Major Trauma Centre, receiving patients from throughout Surrey, Sussex and surrounding areas.

The post will suit a dynamic and energetic individual able to work as part of a team.

The post holder will be offered education, mandatory training and staff development within a positive learning environment.

A nursing associate in the emergency department will be expected to:

  • Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
  • Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
  • Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
  • Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting


Duties


We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Duties will include:

  • Document nursing care in a comprehensive, timely, logical, accurate, clear and concise manner using appropriate terminologies (counter-signed by a registered practitioner, as appropriate)
  • Assist in the safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with Trust policies
  • May supervise clinical support workers (e.g. Health Care Assistants, Trainee Assistant Practitioners, Trainee Nursing Associates and 1st, 2nd year student nurses) in own area; may assist in assessment and learning/development of clinical support workers
  • Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
  • Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace
  • Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence

Specific duties and responsibilities are subject to specific training, adherence to protocols/policies and formal assessment of competency.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Georgia Budd Job title: Senior Sister Email address: Telephone number:

Contact telephone number - extension 62283


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