Nurse Associate Gynaecology
Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
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Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
Location: | birmingham, B66 2QT |
Company: | NHS Jobs |
Job type: | Contract |
Job reference: | C9381-25-0362 |
Summary
The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the Nursing Associate is working in. The nurse associate will: Have a understanding of 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. Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate. Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse. Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs following appropriate extended training. Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and support from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable people and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate care professionals Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers Have an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes Have a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice 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 Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance as required Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a Nursing Associate Exercise judgment in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability