Nursing Associate

Overview

Teign Ward have an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Associate who has a passion for providing the highest standard of care for our patients. Teign Ward is a 30 bedded in-patient ward within Newton Abbot community Hospital providing care, rehabilitation and end of life care to patients following an acute illness and treatment in the acute hospital or admitted directly via their GP.

One of the most rewarding aspects of the role is getting to know some of the patients over a long period of time. You get to be part of a treatment plan bespoke to them and sometimes part of their return to a level of life-enhancing functionality. With specialist treatments, the department also plays a huge part in preventing hospital admissions.

You will be supported with your development needs both from in-house training and external courses whilst having regular supervision and appraisal to help you reach your maximum potential and development.

• The Nurse Associate works within the sphere of nursing to provide a high quality of nursing care across the lifespan and fields of nursing.
• Working under the leadership and delegation of the Registered Nurse, they will assume responsibility for their workload.
• They will work as part of a team, delivering health and social care that focuses on the holistic needs of service users.
• They will carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by registered practitioners.
• Supervision and teaching of junior staff will be part of the role.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Childcare at our day nursery
• Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
• Staff Discounts
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline

You will be supported within a friendly and dynamic environment to develop your clinical skills so that you feel confident working alongside the MDT to manage your own caseload of patients. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.

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