Job summary We are looking to recruit a knowledgeable, motivated and skilled Band 4 Nursing Associate who is ready to work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care for patients presenting with peri operative surgical needs. You will practice under indirect supervision in all areas of the Day Surgery Unit wards reflecting the values and principles of teamwork such as proper communication and escalation as a team member. Following a period of development and assessment, you will contribute to the assessment, planning and implementation of individual care for assigned patients under agreed pathways ensuring safe practice and maintaining high standards of care. We are looking for those who can do full time(37.5 hours a week). The main base will be in Ashford Hospital with a requirement to work across in the St Peter's Hospital site to fulfil the role as required. You will be responsible to the Nurse in charge, matrons and Chief Nurse. Internally, you will develop key working relationships within the nursing team, the multi-disciplinary team, the different departments, specialist nurses and teams. Externally, this includes the community teams, care homes, and ambulance services. Main duties of the job To implement and monitor patient care following nursing care plans and patient pathways, and reporting progress to registered practitioner/s. To ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment of patients and visitors to the department. Carrying out regular observations, proper documentation, identification of a deteriorating patient and following escalation procedures as identified in the patient pathways. Initiate basic life support for a collapsed patient until medical help arrives. Assist with safe transfers of patients within the wards and other departments. Perform hospital transfer and handover of patient care for agreed patients. Provide clinical skills such as recording of 12 lead ECG, insertion of peripheral cannulation and venepuncture, female and male urinary catheterisation, minor wound dressings and wound closure, oral medications About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum inc. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 323-NM7430-MH Job locations Ashford Hospital London Road Ashford TW15 3AA Job description Job responsibilities The Nursing Associate will: NAs who had their training based within theatres will have practical skills and knowledge prior to gaining registration. These skills can continue to be practised following robust assessment. The Trust will provide a robust Preceptorship programme to support the newly registered NA. Department Practice Educator will provide detailed programme to support NAs development within the theatre setting whilst, offering guidance and support to ensure learning can occur. Theatre Coordinator will allocate NA to areas where they are able to work within their scope of practice. The NA is responsible for working within the agreed scope of practice at all times and being accountable for their actions as set out in the NMC Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. The Registered nurse retains professional accountability for the appropriateness of the delegation of care when they delegate care to others including the Nurse Associate. Professional accountability is clearly outlined in the guidance from the Health Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of conduct, performance and ethics and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) The Code. Ensure excellent standards of care for the patient is always maintained. Provide compassionate, safe and effective evidence-based care and support to people in a range of care settings. Understand all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse. Be prepared to undertake additional skills including but not exhaustive; cannulation, venepuncture, catheterisation, ECGs as per training and competency. Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times. Escalate and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals. Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management and reduction of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered. Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes. Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given. Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures. Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals. Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans. Administer medicines safety and in a timely manner; (NB nursing associates will only administer medicines, if suitably trained and competent, in settings where it is deemed appropriate and where this is guided by organisational medicines management policies). Job description Job responsibilities The Nursing Associate will: NAs who had their training based within theatres will have practical skills and knowledge prior to gaining registration. These skills can continue to be practised following robust assessment. The Trust will provide a robust Preceptorship programme to support the newly registered NA. Department Practice Educator will provide detailed programme to support NAs development within the theatre setting whilst, offering guidance and support to ensure learning can occur. Theatre Coordinator will allocate NA to areas where they are able to work within their scope of practice. The NA is responsible for working within the agreed scope of practice at all times and being accountable for their actions as set out in the NMC Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. The Registered nurse retains professional accountability for the appropriateness of the delegation of care when they delegate care to others including the Nurse Associate. Professional accountability is clearly outlined in the guidance from the Health Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of conduct, performance and ethics and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) The Code. Ensure excellent standards of care for the patient is always maintained. Provide compassionate, safe and effective evidence-based care and support to people in a range of care settings. Understand all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse. Be prepared to undertake additional skills including but not exhaustive; cannulation, venepuncture, catheterisation, ECGs as per training and competency. Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times. Escalate and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals. Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management and reduction of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered. Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes. Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given. Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures. Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals. Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans. Administer medicines safety and in a timely manner; (NB nursing associates will only administer medicines, if suitably trained and competent, in settings where it is deemed appropriate and where this is guided by organisational medicines management policies). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register with Foundation Degree Desirable Evidence of further training Experience Essential Must have passed through the post foundation gateway Managing discharge planning Managing groups of patients in the ward areas Desirable Previous NHS acute hospital experience Knowledge Essential NMC Code of Conduct NMC Record Keeping Guidance NHS Constitution Trust vision and values, strategic objectives and key work programmes Skills Essential Teaching and assessing skills Evidence of leadership skills Organising & planning skills Ability to effectively manage discharge planning Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change. Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Evidence of basic numeracy skills (for example, in order to measure fluids and carry out drug calculations) Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision or as part the team Other Requirements Essential Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills Able to deal with conflict in a non-confrontational manner Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register with Foundation Degree Desirable Evidence of further training Experience Essential Must have passed through the post foundation gateway Managing discharge planning Managing groups of patients in the ward areas Desirable Previous NHS acute hospital experience Knowledge Essential NMC Code of Conduct NMC Record Keeping Guidance NHS Constitution Trust vision and values, strategic objectives and key work programmes Skills Essential Teaching and assessing skills Evidence of leadership skills Organising & planning skills Ability to effectively manage discharge planning Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change. Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Evidence of basic numeracy skills (for example, in order to measure fluids and carry out drug calculations) Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision or as part the team Other Requirements Essential Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills Able to deal with conflict in a non-confrontational manner Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Ashford Hospital London Road Ashford TW15 3AA Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)