Job summary Deene B is a 24 bedded acute surgical ward. We care for a range of acute general surgical patients and support them pre and post operatively. The ward is very fast paced and requires someone who enjoys this type of nursing. 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. There will be opportunities for further professional development. Apply now if you would love to join our hard working, friendly team. There will be potential opportunities for career progression to the Band 5 staff nurse role in the future Main duties of the job To work alongside the Multi disciplinary team to provide holistic care to our patients. To deliver a high standard of patient care, supported by the registered nurses. A clinical practitioner who is developing their expertise within their speciality An effective role model who emulates good practice and professional standards A motivated, dynamic practitioner who supports the ward team in striving for improvements in care and practice To gain knowledge and skills in caring for acute surgical patients 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 neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 264-6953543-SUR Job locations Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ Job description Job responsibilities To work alongside the Multi disciplinary team to provide holistic care to our patients. To deliver a high standard of patient care, supported by the registered nurses. A clinical practitioner who is developing their expertise within their speciality An effective role model who emulates good practice and professional standards A motivated, dynamic practitioner who supports the ward team in striving for improvements in care and practice To gain knowledge and skills in caring for acute surgical patients 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 To work alongside the Multi disciplinary team to provide holistic care to our patients. To deliver a high standard of patient care, supported by the registered nurses. A clinical practitioner who is developing their expertise within their speciality An effective role model who emulates good practice and professional standards A motivated, dynamic practitioner who supports the ward team in striving for improvements in care and practice To gain knowledge and skills in caring for acute surgical patients 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 Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate with an active NMC pin Desirable Practice supervisor qualification or equivalent Knowledge & 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 Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate with an active NMC pin Desirable Practice supervisor qualification or equivalent Knowledge & 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 Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities 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)