Job summary
- Main area
- Children's Nursing
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 203-FH1042
- Employer
- South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Orchard Centre
- Town
- Rugby
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Nursing Associate with Children & Young People
Band 4
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS. Our staff think this is a great place to work and we hope you will agree. We have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following our most recent inspection.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the whole county. This includes our Community Teams in North Warwickshire.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Over 6000 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don’t need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The first thing you will notice about us is how we take our values seriously. We believe that our values underpin everything we do. If you are interested in a role with us you need to make sure our values match your own.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide inclusive, safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Probationary Period
All new staff to the Trust will be subject to a standard 6 month probationary period, the details of which will duly follow in your contract of employment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – we value our employees, job applicants, students, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our values of being Inclusive, Safe, Effective, Compassionate and Trusted.
Agile and Flexible Working
All our staff will have a work base. However the Trust operates as an Agile Working Team therefore staff may be working from home on a regular basis as required by the service. However, occasionally travel around Warwickshire and into your base will be required so access to your own transport would be helpful.
The Trust also welcome staff to work flexibly and we would welcome the conversation at interview regarding flexible working.
Staff Benefits
The Trust offer a wide range of additional benefits to staff. Anyone who joins us on a substantive basis can assess things such as the Lease Car Scheme, Electronics Scheme, Discounted Leisure and Travel, Cycle to work scheme amongst many others available.
Car Parking
The Trust have recently completed the construction of a multi-storey car park at our Warwick Hospital site which has allowed us to reduce waiting times for car parking passes.
To keep up to date on our latest recruitment activity follow us on twitter @swftrecruit or look us up on Facebook (Recruitment - South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust).
Job overview
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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 the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct. The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of Nursing Associates. They identify what Nursing Associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.
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Main duties of the job
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 the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.
The following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of Nursing Associates. They identify what Nursing Associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.
Nursing Associates will be required to advocate for Children and Young People (CYP) referred to Children’s Community Nursing Team (CCNT). The post holder will be required to support at times with Clinical Education, Palliative Care, Generic CCN work and to support with caseload management of Children known to Continuing Care
Working for our organisation
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Act in the best interests of the people they care for Put people first and provide nursing care that is person centred, safe and compassionate Act professionally at all times Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems Recognise and work within the limits of their competence Be accountable for their actions. To work in partnership with multi-disciplinary colleagues in health, social care and education to ensure all holistic needs of the CYP are being met. To work in partnership with the CYP and their family delivering holistic care with the support of a named nurse. Participate in the review of individual healthcare plans in association with the named nurse, CYP and family. To work flexibly over a 24-hour period, 365 days a year, including to work nights/ weekends/ bank holiday shifts. The post holder must meet travel requirements of the post. To work within a wide range of locations and across the County of Warwickshire. The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across Warwickshire county and to other agencies. Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health Support CYP to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing where possible dependent on the trajectory of the CYP’s condition. Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities Support health and social care colleagues with completing assessment of CYP.
Provide and Monitor Care Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to CYP in a range of care settings. Undertake training and complete competencies for specific nursing skills in order to facilitate care provision and assessment. Monitor the condition and health needs of CYP within their care on a continual basis in partnership with people, families, and carers Contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes The post holder will be required to use a computer, either stand alone or as part of a networked system and will be responsible for the quality of the information. The amount of time spent on this type of work will depend on the job. All staff has a duty to ensure that all relevant manual and computerised data is collected and entered in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring all activity undertaken is accounted for. To comply at all times with South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust Policies including the Lone working policy.
Working in Teams Play an active role as members of interdisciplinary teams Collaborate and communicate effectively with nurses and the wider MDT, including professionals from social care and education. Support in the supervision of Nursing Associate students on placement with the CCNT.
Improving Safety and Quality of Care Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of CYP and families experience of care. Identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of CYP first. To participate in effective and comprehensive audits and measure against benchmarked targets set within the framework. Be aware of and maintain the medical equipment database to ensure all equipment is serviced as per SWFT policy. To contribute to policy reviews.
Contributing to Integrated Care Contribute to the provision of care for CYP, including those with complex needs Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a CYP and their family Understand responsibilities in relation to communication and collaboration.
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Person specification
Application
Essential criteria
- GCSE level A – C English and Maths or equivalent
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree/Higher Apprenticeship
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in healthcare
- Experience as part of a team
- Minimum 6 months experience supporting Children and Young People
Desirable criteria
- Experience of community palliative care
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to implement and evaluate treatment, contributing to or completing assessments as required
- Experience supporting Children and Young People with complex healthcare and technological needs.
- Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required
- Sound understanding of Child protection and safeguarding processes
- Able to delegate work appropriately
- Able to manage time effectively
- Demonstrates knowledge of research-based practices
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
- Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Competent IT skills
- Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
- Able to write reports about an assessment of an individual
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to write accurate and legible patient notes
- Good spoken and written English
Personal
Essential criteria
- Able to work as a team member
- Compassionate
- Reliable
- Motivated
Desirable criteria
- Inspirational
Other
Essential criteria
- Passes Occupational Health clearance and DBS
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment
- To be a role model and representative for SWFT CCNT at all times.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dionne Rolfe
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07342075304
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