Job summary Are you looking for a change? A fantastic opportunity for a Nursing associate to join our Acute Medical Unit, this is a busy 34 bedded area alongside 2 assessment areas which will provide the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within acute medicine. You will work with other members of the MDT to both organise and facilitate care appropriate to the individual needs of the patient. There is opportunity for full and part time hours Main duties of the job Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting About us We are a very supportive team creating a positive environment for learning and progressing, enabling our staff to follow their careers paths wherever it takes them. So what's in it for you? Well, as well as being a fundamental part of helping build our team. We offer opportunities to learn and develop nursing skills to support patients admitted with acute and complex medical conditions. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 438-PB2699 Job locations Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Preston PR2 9HT Job description Job responsibilities -Contribute to the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines under supervision. -Support and provide patient education and health promotion. -Support the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice. -Contribute to the management of risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. -Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care. -Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care. -Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation. -Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation. -Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals. -Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness. -Maintain and develop own professional competence and skills within scope of role. -Actively participates in the appraisal and Personal development planning process as reviewee. -Proactively supports Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g intentional rounding, alcohol screening as directed etc. -Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager. Job description Job responsibilities -Contribute to the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines under supervision. -Support and provide patient education and health promotion. -Support the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice. -Contribute to the management of risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. -Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care. -Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care. -Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation. -Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation. -Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals. -Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness. -Maintain and develop own professional competence and skills within scope of role. -Actively participates in the appraisal and Personal development planning process as reviewee. -Proactively supports Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g intentional rounding, alcohol screening as directed etc. -Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential oCompleted Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care OR oAchieved LTHTR Assistant Practitioner Programme. OR Degree in nursing associate oMaths & English grade 4-9 or grade C or above oOR oFunctional Skills Maths & English Level 2. Competency in administration of medications. Desirable oBasic Life Support Cascade Trainer oKey Mover Cascade Trainer oANTT Assessor oCompetent IT skills o Manchester Triage experience Knowledge & Experience Essential oExperience of working as a Trainee Nursing associate within an acute hospital setting. oProven competency of performing a core range of clinical procedures e.g. Venepuncture & cannulation, ECGs Desirable oExperience of working as an assistant practitioner within an acute hospital setting Awareness of ethical, safeguarding and clinical governance issues Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential oCompleted Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care OR oAchieved LTHTR Assistant Practitioner Programme. OR Degree in nursing associate oMaths & English grade 4-9 or grade C or above oOR oFunctional Skills Maths & English Level 2. Competency in administration of medications. Desirable oBasic Life Support Cascade Trainer oKey Mover Cascade Trainer oANTT Assessor oCompetent IT skills o Manchester Triage experience Knowledge & Experience Essential oExperience of working as a Trainee Nursing associate within an acute hospital setting. oProven competency of performing a core range of clinical procedures e.g. Venepuncture & cannulation, ECGs Desirable oExperience of working as an assistant practitioner within an acute hospital setting Awareness of ethical, safeguarding and clinical governance issues 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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Preston PR2 9HT Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)