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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 Hours per week)
Job ref
343-5319483-RB-SK-F
Employer
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Epsom Hospital
Town
Epsom
Salary
£29,460 - £31,909 pa Inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/05/2024 23:59

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Nursing Associate

Band 4

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

 

Job overview

There is an exciting opportunity for newly created roles as Band 4 Nursing Associates to join our team on the AMU. We currently have vacancies at Epsom Hospital on the Acute Medical Unit to work in a friendly, fast paced, exciting area. 

Whether you are about to qualify, newly qualified or are looking for a change we want to meet you and offer you the best opportunity for you to progress in your career!

We are currently starting the pathway for qualified Nursing Associates to progress through the Nursing Apprentice scheme to become a Band 5! 

YOU MUST HAVE AN NMC REGISTRATION TO APPLY FOR THIS POST.

Main duties of the job

We have vacancies for band 4 nursing associates  who value team working, are enthusiastic and have both the desire and drive to provide our patients with respect and outstanding care. . In return, we can offer the opportunities for you to enhance your clinical skills as well as provide you with the right development and support from both the multi-disciplinary and clinical practice teams in order for you to achieve to your full potential. Posts are offered on a full time or part time basis however, flexible working may be considered.          

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.

Working for our organisation

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Nursing Associate at Epsom and St Helier.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Foundation Degree in Nursing.
  • GCSE/Functional skills in English & Maths level 2
  • Trained Nursing Associate
  • Registered with the NMC.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
Desirable criteria
  • Professional Portfolio and Interview

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Willingness to develop own practice
Desirable criteria
  • Computer skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardTrust IDNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingNational Preceptorship Quality Mark

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jinny Veeren
Job title
Ward Sister/Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01372 735735