Job summary Interviews for this position will require face-to-face attendance at an Assessment Centre on the15th February 2025. We are not able to accomodate requests for alternative dates or remote interviews. The Nursing and Midwifery Council is the regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK. Applicants that don't currently have the required registration will not be successful. Are you passionate about providing rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness or trauma and often in life threatening situations? Would you like the opportunity to expand your skills, and be part of evolving and developing services? Do you have excellent communication and organisational skills and a commitment to continued professional development and delivering excellent patient care? We are looking for highly motivated Nursing Associates who have experience in an acute setting or previous experience working within an Emergency Department setting and wish to further develop their clinical and leadership skills. Success applicants will be invited to an assessment centre whereby attendance in person is essential. You should have a full NMC Registration as a Nursing Associate with a live pin. Main duties of the job The Nursing Associate (NA) will assist the nursing team in the delivery of direct care to patients within Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The NA will be required to provide care independently providing a holistic, high quality, patient focused, comprehensive, efficient and safe service for the patients cared for at Kettering General Hospital acting with responsibility, accountability and integrity as directed and delegated by the nurse in charge, including the delivery of care to meet a cohort of patients; admission and discharge processes, meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of patients; and will be included within the registered staff numbers. This post works within a multidisciplinary team with registered and non-registered staff. About us Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighboring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 264-5709760-MED-E Job locations Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document. Person Specification Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate with an active NMC pin Desirable Practice supervisor qualification or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and Nursing Associate proficiency's Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count) Desirable Understanding of evidence based practice Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning Skills Essential Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise Intermediate IT skills Ability to work on own initiative Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes Essential Supportive of equality and values diversity Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact Person Specification Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate with an active NMC pin Desirable Practice supervisor qualification or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and Nursing Associate proficiency's Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count) Desirable Understanding of evidence based practice Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning Skills Essential Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise Intermediate IT skills Ability to work on own initiative Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes Essential Supportive of equality and values diversity Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ Employer's website https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)